Coinprism was arguably ahead of its time. But much has changed on the tech and regulatory fronts since its debut in 2014, and the startup is closing.
Report: Korean Insurer Denies Claim from Bankrupt Crypto Exchange
A South Korean cryptocurrency exchange has reportedly had its insurance claim denied months after it closed following a debilitating hack.
Can the Lightning Network Avoid Going Corporate?
As startups developing bitcoin’s Lightning Network start pushing the tech forward, some wonder whether it’ll be taken over by corporate interests.
West Virginia Piloting Blockchain Voting App in Senate Election
The U.S. state of West Virginia is trialing a voting system for absentee military personnel using a mobile app powered by blockchain technology.
State Digital Currency Still On Agenda, Says China Blockchain Research Lead
China is still in the process of developing a state digital currency, the chief of a government-funded blockchain research center has said.
What It’s Really Like to Talk to the SEC About Your ICO
Sweetbridge’s CEO met face-to-face with the SEC and came away with a sense the regulator is open to figuring out the best rules for the industry.
Ripple Joins Hyperledger Blockchain Consortium
Ripple has joined the Hyperledger project along with thirteen other companies and organizations.
Uphold Adds Buy and Sell Options for Ripple’s XRP
Digital payments startup Uphold announced Wednesday that it has added support for Ripple’s XRP cryptocurrency.
Luxury Car Dealer Teams with BitFlyer for Big Bitcoin Payments
A Japanese car dealership is adding bitcoin as a payment option with support from cryptocurrency exchange bitFlyer
Hyperledger Tech Heats Up Ahead of Blockchain Software Debuts
2018 is shaping up to be a watershed year for enterprise-grade blockchain, with the upcoming launch of four Hyperledger solutions into version 1.0.
AMD Bolsters Crypto Mining in Latest GPU Software Update
The latest version of AMD’s Adrenalin Edition driver for its Radeon processors fixes an issue impacting blockchain processes.
Ford Patent Envisions Car-to-Car Crypto Transactions
A patent awarded to Ford suggests the U.S. automaker is considering cryptocurrency as a way to help cars on the road communicate and reduce traffic.
Spring Labs Raises $15 Million to Build Credit Data Blockchain
Spring Labs, an identity- and credit-focused blockchain startup, has raised $14.75 million in a seed funding round.
Kakao Confirms Creation of Blockchain Platform, Denies ICO Rumor
South Korean internet giant Kakao has confirmed it is setting up a new blockchain subsidiary, but quashed rumors of a planned initial coin offering.
Child Porn On Bitcoin? Why This Doesn’t Mean What You Think
Bitcoin isn’t illegal, but SESTA-FOSTA could be used to sue miners or node operators depending on what they store in the blockchain.
Blythe Masters’ Next Move? Get FIs Hooked On Blockchain SDKs
Former JP Morgan executive Blythe Masters recently unveiled a new software suite designed to help propel the next wave of business blockchain growth.
Crypto Startup Circle Hires a Square Vet as CFO to Aid Expansion
Circle has hired Naeem Ishaq as its new chief financial officer, treasurer and executive vice president of risk as the startup expands globally.
Cboe Prods SEC on Bitcoin ETF Approval in New Letter
In a new letter, Cboe Global Markets president Chris Concannon addresses some of the SEC’s concerns about bitcoin derivatives markets.
IEX Spinoff Tradewind Launches Blockchain Platform for Gold Trading
Precious metals trading startup Tradewind announced its first blockchain project, a system meant to help trade gold, on Monday.
Waiting Game? Why Coinbase Won’t Add New Cryptos Anytime Soon
Adding new cryptocurrencies is a “top priority” for Coinbase, and it’s becoming more clear how the exchange makes decisions about which to support.