This is a weird year for everything and everyone but it’s particularly weird for Ethereum – which is known for a globetrotting slate of annual events.
‘Massive Adoption’ Conference Organizer Sued After Refund Delays
A lawsuit filed by David Silver on behalf of Massive Adoption attendees alleges fraud, unjust enrichment and breach of contract on the part of organizer Jacob Kostecki after they did not receive refunds for the canceled crypto conference.
Ready Layer One: Base Layer Protocols Team Up for Virtual Developer Event
A virtual conference is being organized by a bevy of base-layer protocols – the Web3 Foundation, Near, Cosmos, Tezos, Protocol Labs and Polkadot.
Coronavirus Concerns Cause Another Crypto Event to Be Postponed
A crypto conference, planned to be held in Hong Kong in March, has now been pushed back to October over concerns about the coronavirus outbreak.
UN Warns Against Attending North Korean Crypto Conference Next Month
The United Nations says attending North Korea’s cryptocurrency conference in February would likely be a violation of sanctions.
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ShapeShift Founder Says Crypto Exchange Service Will Support Libra
Erik Voorhees thinks that Facebook’s currency will be a gateway for bitcoin adoption.
Regulators Debate Cryptocurrency Legislation Ahead of G20 Summit
The new rules for crypto businesses will be released in June 21 but many regulators are already worried about the repercussions.
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Decentralized or Nothing: Song Slams IBM Over Blockchain Hype at SXSW
An event at SXSW pitted Blockchain Capital’s Jimmy Song against IBM’s Chris Ferris in a debate over permissioned vs. permissionless blockchains.
Don’t Count on Decentralization to Rule Crypto Out as Security: VanEck Exec
VanEck’s Gabor Gurbacs has questioned whether being “sufficiently decentralized” means a crypto is not a security, as suggested by SEC execs.
NFTs Are Here. But Where Are They Headed?
The best business model for crypto collectibles is currently unclear, but some compelling ideas arose at a New York event last week.
SWIFT Chief Announces Integration With R3 At Paris Fintech Forum
Global banking payments network SWIFT intends to integrate technology from R3, its CEO said at an event today.
SF Summit Shows BitTorrent Is Boosting Tron’s Appeal
At Tron’s niTROn Summit, CEO Justin Sun sketched out his vision for how BitTorrent’s massive user base can leapfrog the crypto adoption problem.
The Giant Bitcoin Rat Is Back And This Time It’s After Alan Greenspan
The artist behind a giant, inflatable, rat-shaped piece of protest art dedicated to bitcoin is at it again – this time at the DC Fed.
Ripple Grapples With Its $21 Billion ‘Gorilla’: Crypto Asset Adoption
Ripple’s “800-pound gorilla” in the room is whether financial institutions will actually use cryptocurrencies in cross-border payments.
R3’s CordaCon Event Sees Big News, Packed Talks and Blockchain Converts
R3’s annual Corda event appeared to be in rude health this year, with packed presentations and some notable news announcements.
Chinese Blockchain Event Draws Backlash Over Chairman Mao Stunt
Chinese crypto media firms are boycotting a blockchain event after the organizer used a Chairman Mao imitator to fire up the audience.
Moral Food: A Fish’s Trek From ‘Bait to Plate’ on the Ethereum Blockchain
During Ethereal Summit, attendees were invited to track the tuna in their sushi from start to finish through the use of the ethereum blockchain.
Smart Contract Pioneer Nick Szabo: Don’t Ditch Decentralization
One of the few cypherpunks in a room full dominated by financial services, Szabo urged blockchain developers not to forget about decentralization.