How XRP’s Tech Differs from Other Crypto Assets
What is XRP? How is it different from bitcoin? CoinDesk looks at the tech behind the crypto market's third-largest asset.
What is XRP? How is it different from bitcoin? CoinDesk looks at the tech behind the crypto market's third-largest asset.
A years-long intellectual debate on bitcoin's technological roadmap has spilled over into Twitter, resulting in a wave of suspicions and shadowbans.
The early returns of the first ever presidential election tracked on a blockchain are in, but some problems not even distributed ledgers can solve.
CoinDesk has identified several websites claiming to sell Telegram's gram token, but the sale is known to be a private placement effort.
The finance minister of the Netherlands has called for new regulations around cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings.
Vitalik Buterin discussed a new idea Friday for a scaling solution that envisions how the capabilities of the ethereum blockchain might be expanded.
PBoC chairman Zhou Xiaochuan said the central bank will one day have a digital currency, though several requirements must be met first.
The Tennessee Senate Ways and Means Committee has voted to advance a bill banning public retirement trusts from investing in cryptocurrencies.
"Keeping the dogs at bay" is Rep. Tom Emmer's goal. The Congressional Blockchain Caucus member worries overzealous regulation could stifle innovation.
Crypto investment fund Multicoin Capital has announced that investors including Marc Andreessen are taking part in its $250 million flagship fund.
How bad were the crypto markets this week? Bitcoin lost nearly one-quarter of its value and it still wasn't the week's big loser.
Star Xu, the founder of Chinese crypto exchange OKCoin, is sparking controversy with remarks his firm may be open to working with the government.
New York family office Dominion Capital is launching a product for a new breed of consumer that's "crypto rich" but low on cash.
New reports indicate that crypto mining firm Bitmain is quietly preparing to open new facilities in Washington state.
Cannabis Wire, a trade publication dedicated marijuana industry coverage, is launching a newsroom on blockchain-based journalism platform Civil.
Bitcoin's 28 percent drop this week has turned the tide in favor of the bears, but a sustained break below $8,000 looks unlikely in the short-run.
The promise of private ethereum smart contracts remains undiminished, though a conference this week showcased that challenges that persisting today.
PBoC's governor Zhou Xiaochuan takes aim at cryptocurrency speculation in a press conference on Friday.
Bitcoin has reached 20-day low at $8,587 after having dropped for $500 within an hour.
The European Commission said it will host a Fintech Lab to foster emerging technologies including blockchain starting from Q2 2018.
Columnist Michael J. Casey on how men in the cryptocurrency and blockchain community can do more to advance the engagement of women in the space.
A new "light paper" says the token could face "significant restrictions" should the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) deem it a security.
A subcommittee of the House of Representatives Financial Services Committee is set to hold a hearing next week on cryptocurrencies and ICOs.
Misused office equipment gets IT staff in trouble.
Litecoin and bitcoin cash are logical candidates for inclusion this year, Tyler Winklevoss said.
Rep. David Schweikert, co-chair of the Congressional Blockchain Caucus, talked about challenges facing mainstream adoption in a speech Thursday.
Bitcoin's price dropped sharply for the second day in a row, despite recovering to past $10,000 after Wednesday's fall.
Coinbase has hired a former New York Stock Exchange executive, the startup announced Thursday.
A committee in the Arizona House of Representatives has recommended the passage of a bill allowing state residents to pay their tax bills in bitcoin.
CFTC commissioner Brian Quintenz reiterated his position on Wednesday that the crypto industry should establish a self-regulatory organization.