Denis Pitcher, chief fintech advisor to the Premier of Bermuda, talks about the island nation’s blockchain plans.
Hyperledger’s Brian Behlendorf Says Blockchain’s Potential Is “Hitting a Tipping Point”
Hyperledger’s Brian Behlendorf talks with Michael Casey about blockchain’s “tipping point.”
Crypto News Roundup for Jan. 27, 2020
Today’s daily podcast features trouble at TRON and an attack on Bitcoin Gold. It’s CoinDesk’s Crypto News Roundup.
Cypherpunk Harry Halpin Takes on Davos
Nym Technologies CEO Harry Halpin speaks to CoinDesk’s Leigh Cuen about the waning power of the Davos elite.
Ex-CFTC Chair Christopher Giancarlo on Why He Launched Digital Dollar Project
In this video from WEF 2020, former Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman J. Christopher Giancarlo, also known as “Crypto Dad,” discusses his push to digitize the U.S. dollar and the future of global currencies.
‘Fluffypony’ Weighs In on CBDC Trend at Davos 2020
Companies are mainstreaming privacy, says Riccardo Spagni, better known as “Fluffypony.”
Watch Civic’s CEO Talk About His New Cross-Border Payment System
The Civic Wallet is a noncustodial money transfer system that uses your face instead of complex keys.
Decred’s Akin Sawyerr Says Blockchain Is Part of Africa’s Political Future
Blockchain-based governance could lead the way towards better business and political practices around the world, says investor Akin Sawyerr.
The Open Index Protocol Aims to Decentralize Media
Amy James’ Open Index Protocol is taking aim at YouTube and Instagram.
IBM and Chef Aarón Sánchez Bring Food to the Blockchain
Chef Aarón Sánchez showed us how food can hit the blockchain and our bellies.
Overstock CEO: Crypto Investments Are Ready for Prime Time
Overstock CEO and Medici Ventures President Jonathan Johnson believes crypto investments are finally ready to enter the real world.
WatchSkins Is Creating Digital Collectibles for Your Wrist
A company called WatchSkins wants to turn digital wearables into new ways to express yourself – and let you own a piece of unique digital property too.
Join CoinDesk Tonight in Las Vegas
Hey, Las Vegas crypto lovers, see you tonight at G.O.A.T. for our first On Tap meetup in Las Vegas. Join us for an evening of brews, bitcoin and blockchain. The event will be held at G.O.A.T. Sports Bar in Las Vegas and starts at 6 p.m. on Jan. 8. We’ll close up at around 8 p.m. but […]
Sony’s Car Points to a Future of Machine-to-Machine Crypto Payments
Could Sony’s sensor-laden car be the future of blockchain-based mobility?
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AuthenTrend’s At.Wallet Offers Fingerprint Security in Ultrathin Package
The AT.Wallet is a thin hardware wallet with an e-ink screen and fingerprint sensor.
BusKill Is a DIY Tool to Lock Down Your Laptop
Operational security, or opsec, is key if you’re using crypto exchanges. This new trick can make you a bit safer in a crowded cafe.
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Twitter Bug Exposed Millions of User Phone Numbers
A bug in Twitter’s Android app let users connect random phone numbers to real Twitter handles.
Holiday Spending up 14.6% as E-Commerce Beats Brick-and-Mortar
Holiday spending rose this year as e-commerce overtook brick-and-mortar sales again this year.