Ethereum Classic may have started as a protest currency against the hard fork, but it is gaining more services.
Ethereum Hard Fork Creates Competing Currencies
The Ethereum hard fork executed last week has inadvertently resulted in the creation of a competing currency, classic ether.
Digital Currency Exchange Gatecoin Offline After Loss of Funds
Hong Kong-based digital currency exchange Gatecoin has reportedly experienced a hack, resulting in losses from its connected wallets.
Libertarian Party of Texas to Store Election Results On Three Blockchains
The Libertarian Party of Texas will log the results of its ballot initiatives on three separate blockchains implemented by Blockchain Technology Corp.
Microsoft Adds Distributed Storage Blockchain to Azure
Distributed file storage startup Storj Labs is the latest blockchain service provider to join Microsoft’s blockchain offering.
Dubai Government Looks to Blockchain Amid ‘Smart Cities’ Drive
CoinDesk speaks to Noah Raford a key driver of Dubai’s Museum of the Future initiative, which recently unveiled its support for blockchain tech.
Microsoft Adds 5 New Blockchain Partners to Azure
Tech giant Microsoft has added five new services to its blockchain-as-a-service (BaaS) solution.
Why Microsoft Wants ‘Every Blockchain’ on its Azure Platform
Microsoft’s head of technology strategy opens up about the firm’s plans to carve out a market position in the blockchain space.
BitPay Among Latest to Join Microsoft Blockchain Platform
BitPay is among four new partners joining Microsoft’s forthcoming blockchain-as-a-service offering on its Azure platform.
US Prosecutors Unseal Charges Against Alleged Silk Road Advisor
The US government has unsealed charges against a former high-ranking employee of the Silk Road, the now-defunct dark market.
US Prosecutors Unseal Charges Against Alleged Silk Road Advisor
The US government has unsealed charges against a former high-ranking employee of the Silk Road, the now-defunct dark market.
Why and How Banks Should Embrace Blockchain Tech
In the second part of his three-part series, angel investor William Mougayar looks at why and how banks should start embracing blockchain technology.
Mining Malware Developer Settles with Federal Trade Commission
A cryptocurrency mining malware developer has settled with the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office.
Polish Exchanges Lose Payment Processors in Bitcoin Crackdown
Polish payment processors and at least one bank in the country have closed the accounts of local bitcoin exchanges.
Bitcoin Extortion Group DD4BC Prompts Warning from Swiss Government
Distributed denial-of-service attacks against organizations in New Zealand appear to be connected to the extortionist group DD4BC.
Bitcoin Transactions Will Double By 2017, Research Finds
A new report from Juniper Research analyzes the volume and value of past bitcoin transactions, while predicting the market’s future.
Mastercoin Seeks Second Start With Omni Reboot
Pioneering crypto 2.0 project Mastercoin has officially rebranded as Omni in a bid to solidify its messaging in the face of criticism and competition.
GAW Miners and the Disappearing $20 Paycoin Floor
CoinDesk looks into the recent controversy surrounding US-based crypto mining company GAW Miners and its recently launched digital currency, paycoin.
Digibyte Raises $250k to Develop Altcoin for Retail Payments
The development team behind alternative digital currency digibyte has raised $250,000 as part of a new strategic partnership.
UK High Court Orders Moolah to Hand Over Syscoin’s 750 BTC
A UK judge has granted a final injunction against Moolah and ex-CEO Alex Green after an emergency action Friday.