Central Banks Will Jump-Start the Decentralization of Money
While the thought may disappoint cypherpunks, the first step of a transition toward a true "money of the people" will be implemented by central banks.
While the thought may disappoint cypherpunks, the first step of a transition toward a true "money of the people" will be implemented by central banks.
A group of hackers have allegedly colluded with computer maintenance firms in China to place malware on internet cafe computers to mine cryptos.
Blockstream researcher Andrew Poelstra's efforts to create a more private bitcoin aren't about extremes, but about protecting the everyman.
The CEO of UBS Group AG endorsed blockchain technology in an interview, suggesting that it is "almost a must" for business.
Over the weekend, transactions on the live EOS blockchain came to a complete – yet temporary – halt.
A Japanese village is launching the country's first Initial Coin Offering (ICO) on the municipal level.
Those working for the executive branch of the U.S. government must disclose their cryptocurrency holdings, ethics officials said Monday.
Ukrainian authorities have arrested four individuals suspected of operating fake cryptocurrency exchanges.
The Malta Stock Exchange announced today that Binance is backing the exchange's newly launched program to support fintech startups and entrepreneurs.
South Korea's central bank has announced that it does not plan to launch its own digital currency over fears it could destabilize the economy.
Digital payments startup Square has received a BitLicense through the NY Department of Financial Services.
The Freedom of the Press Foundation has expanded its donation methods to include five cryptocurrencies, calling the move a "natural fit."
Decentralized marketplace startup Origin Protocol is looking to raise $6.6 million via a token sale with help from CoinList.
The seemingly banal enterprise applications for blockchain we're seeing, like food traceability, are actually a big deal and worth celebrating.
TrustToken, which aims to put tokenized assets on a blockchain, raised $20 million in a strategic token sale with help from Andreessen Horowitz.
Bitcoin will likely drop below $6,000 this week, with bearish indicators still littering short- and long-term charts.
The Department of Homeland Security has awarded a grant to blockchain project Factom for live testing a platform for securing camera and sensor data.
Blockchain insurance consortium B3i announced Monday it would use R3's Corda platform to develop its products.
The Bank of International Settlements harshly reviewed the idea of cryptocurrencies, though it was more accepting of the idea of distributed ledgers.
Two of Russia's largest banks are planning to launch a cryptocurrency portfolio product for their private banking clients, Kommersant reported.
To most banks in the U.S., cryptocurrency businesses are pariahs. To Metropolitan Commercial Bank in New York, they're "pioneers."
Nvidia is supporting a blockchain startup as part of its Inception Program, which seeks to support artificial intelligence development.
When Wells Fargo thinks your video game company is a money services business, it's time to start educating people in other fields about blockchain.
Digital identity is scattered and insecure. ConsenSys' uPort project wants to rework the internet to make "self-sovereign identity" a reality.
The EOS blockchain went live this week, sparking debate and commentary from cryptocurrency's avid social media users.
Token swaps are becoming common, but what do they mean for users and investors? CoinDesk explores the evolving art of blockchain migrations.
The Bank of International Settlements intends to publish two cryptocurrency-focused chapters of its annual report this weekend.
A smart contract auditing startup is trying to quell a community uproar a week after token-holders began raising concerns about the project.
A developer meeting Friday saw ethereum's developers discuss a proposal that would see two of its most anticipated upgrades update together.
One of America's most beloved Hollywood actors will be starring in a movie about cryptocurrencies.