Decentralized exchanges could unlock the potential of blockchains, but they face pragmatic issues today in gaining the marketshare of alternatives.
Meetup’s Crypto Secret? Blockchain Scams Are Running Rampant
Long-running groups using the popular social network are finding that separating education from financial advice isn’t as easy as it sounds.
Arizona Lawmakers Strip Crypto Mentions From Tax Payments Bill
Arizona Senate Bill 1091 has been passed by the House and Senate – but no longer mentions cryptocurrencies anywhere.
Ethiopia Explores Blockchain Role in Tracking Coffee Exports
Ethiopia is exploring the use of blockchain technology to track the supply chain for its largest export, coffee.
12 Chinese Banks Say They Deployed Blockchain in 2017
Nearly half of the 26 publicly listed banks in China said they deployed blockchain applications in 2017.
12 Chinese Banks Say They Deployed Blockchain in 2017
Nearly half of the 26 publicly listed banks in China said they deployed blockchain applications in 2017.
Fraudsters Take Aim at Investors in Controversial KodakCoin ICO
KODAKCoin’s backers are calling a crypto exchange’s ICO launch claims “fraudulent.”
These ICO Investors Are Getting Their Money Back – And It’s Not Clear Why
Seattle-based Dragonchain appears to be catching up with the rest of the blockchain industry as it pivots to cautiousness over U.S. regulation.
California City’s Blockchain Token Is Definitely Maybe Happening
The “labyrinth” of city politics defies easy interpretation, but it seems that Berkeley is actually on its way to issue on a bond on the blockchain.
JPMorgan Seeks Patent for Blockchain-Powered Interbank Payments
A patent application by JPMorgan Chase suggests putting financial transaction information on a distributed ledger.
Bitmain’s Latest Crypto ASIC Can Mine Zcash
The company announced that it has developed hardware to mine the Equihash algorithm, spelling big changes for zcash and other coins.
Square Books Small Profit for First Quarter of Bitcoin Sales
Square made $34.1 million in Q1 revenue through bitcoin sales, according to an SEC filing.
Majority of Businesses Have No Plans for Blockchain, Gartner Finds
A survey by research firm Gartner, shows that 77 percent of CIOs from companies are not interested in deploying blockchain within their organization.
Inclusive Insurance? Businesses See Blockchain As Change-Enabler
A perfect storm of new tech including blockchain, the internet of things and big data analytics is changing the outlook for microinsurance.
Reddit Aims to Relaunch Bitcoin Payments with ETH and LTC Too
Reddit is looking to bring back cryptocurrencies as a payment option – and this time bitcoin won’t be the only option.
Mastercard: Crypto Card Bans A Factor in Q1 Volume Decline
During its quarterly earnings call, Mastercard CFO Martina Hund-Majean said cross-border volume is down due in part to bans on crypto purchases.
BlackRock Staffers Depart to Start Blockchain Investment Fund
Wall Street and the City are seeing a steady drumbeat of departures for blockchain and cryptocurrency ventures.
Enterprise Ethereum Alliance Is Back – And It’s Got a Roadmap to Prove It
Nearly 18 months since forming, the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance has published a guide to the building blocks that will make up its open standards.
BMW, Ford, GM: World’s Largest Automakers Form Blockchain Coalition
BMW, Ford, GM and Renault have joined with tech providers to form the biggest-ever consortium focused on blockchain for the automotive industry.
Not Just Bitcoin: OpenBazaar Is Gearing Up for a Radical Redesign
Now that the likes of Etsy are jumping on the crypto train, decentralized marketplace OpenBazaar is gearing up for its biggest overhaul since launch.