Paxos Launches Gold-Backed Cryptocurrency
A gold-backed asset from Paxos aims to lure gold bugs into the world of cryptocurrency trading.
A gold-backed asset from Paxos aims to lure gold bugs into the world of cryptocurrency trading.
A partnership between two cryptocurrency firms will bring 20 new bitcoin ATMs to cities around Colombia, with plans to expand into Peru.
Binance Labs has led a $5.7 million round for Dapix , a startup that wants to simplify crypto wallet addresses across the industry.
Factom, one of the earliest firms to pitch blockchains to businesses, is participating in a U.S.-funded trial of the tech to protect the power grid.
The LinkedIn co-founder teamed up with notable YouTubers to drop a battle rap between Alexander Hamilton and Satoshi Nakamoto. Who wins?
The real-life spin on "Ready Player One" is bringing scavenger hunts and bitcoin wallet tutorials to more than 20 universities.
Apple is "watching cryptocurrency," according to an executive at Apple Pay.
A Thai man has been arrested for alleged involvement in a crypto crime ring that fleeced investors for 500 million baht.
The driving firm behind the K-pop movement, SM Entertainment, said it's planning to launch a cryptocurrency focused on engaging fans with artists.
Samsung Electronics is launching an edition of its Galaxy Note 10 smartphone with a pre-installed cryptocurrency wallet.
Formerly a CoinDesk Contributing Editor, Daniel Cawrey is author of the upcoming “Mastering Blockchain” book to be published by O’Reilly Media. Earlier this year IBM purchased Red Hat, the oft-referred to model for how open source can thrive, for $34 billion. Long the consultant to enterprises, IBM is going through a transitional period as a […]
Executive director Suzanne Pelletier told CoinDesk old school philanthropy isn’t making the cut, necessitating new donation methods.
Despite the apparent boom in blockchain, and the extensive support for the technology, few companies are making blockchain sales
The Republic of Burundi banned all cryptocurrencies, stating the volatile, speculative and unregulated asset class presents too much risk for citizens.
As crypto becomes more widely used, Square will transition to providing a broader range of “internet services” rather than just fintech, Jack Dorsey predicted.
Hydrogen, a builder of ethereum-based blockchain tech, has scored a spot in Oracle's Cloud Marketplace, used by nearly half a million customers.
Mastercard has joined the Marco Polo trade finance consortium founded by blockchain startup R3 and fintech firm TradeIX.
A dedicated team has been developing China’s digital currency in a closed-door environment, away from central bank headquarters
Bitcoiners around the world are vowing to run this Friday in memory of the late bitcoin pioneer Hal Finney.
Blockchain payments tech provider Ripple has hired a former political adviser to assist its advocacy efforts with lawmakers in Washington, D.C.
Cryptocurrency custody provider Legacy Trust is launching one of the first digital assets-based pension plans.
Crypto wallet and data provider Blockchain is raising a VC fund to invest in industry startups and cryptocurrencies, according to a report.
The Marshall Islands is moving ahead with a plan to issue a sovereign currency built on blockchain, writes Minister David Paul.
Blockchain forensics firm Elliptic has raised $23 million in Series B round led by Tokyo-based financial institution (and XRP holder) SBI.
The Dutch Central Bank is taking a tougher stance on the cryptocurrency industry, citing new European Union anti-money laundering laws.
Asset manager Franklin Templeton plans to use the Stellar blockchain to record shares in a new money market fund.
Bitmark's Series A round also involved e-commerce powerhouse Alibaba.
A former U.S. Treasury official urged Congress to regulate cryptocurrency miners in order to fight human trafficking.
Huobi Global announced Tuesday the launch of the "Acute Angle" blockchain phone from Whole Network.
"Big Four" auditing firm PwC's Luxembourg branch will accept cryptocurrency payments from clients starting next month.