A conference in Miami played host to evidence of a growing schism in the crypto community between passionate developers and fly-by-night traders.
<h1>India’s Tech Mahindra Pledges Large Investment In Canadian Blockchain Research</h1>
IT giant Tech Mahindra will invest almost $80 million in blockchain and AI research.
High Stakes: Ethereum’s Fight Over Lost Funds Explained
Ethereum is facing what might be its biggest tech crisis in some time, with developers split over whether software changes should recover lost funds.
<h1>With ‘FutureSkills’ Program Launch, Indian Minister Sees Catalyst In Blockchain Technology</h1>
Indian professionals trying to keep pace with an ever-changing landscape of technology may soon benefit from an initiative aimed at retraining the workforce.
<h1>France To Invest 700 Million Euros In Tech, Blockchain To Slash Bureaucracy</h1>
France will invest hundreds of millions of euros into several technologies, including blockchain.
<h1>FCC Threatens Seizure Of Brooklyn Resident’s Bitcoin Miner</h1>
On Thursday, the FCC sent a letter to Victor Rosario regarding his usage of a bitcoin mining device. The agency had received a complaint from T-Mobile about interference to its 700 MHz LTE network. In November 2017, the FCC determined that the interference stemmed from Rosario’s Antminer s5 bitcoin miner.
<h1>CFTC Technology Advisory Committee Discusses Blockchain, Distributed Ledger Technology</h1>
On Wednesday, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Technology Advisory Committee brought together FinTech leaders and regulators. They discussed how distributed ledger technology could impact capital markets infrastructure and regulatory reporting.
<h1>Ripple And Saudi Central Bank Agree To Conduct Cross-Border Payments Pilot</h1>
The central bank of Saudi Arabia has signed an agreement with Ripple, paving the way for a pilot project through which the bank will help other banks in the country send payments internationally using technology provided by the blockchain company.
<h1>South African Reserve Bank’s FinTech Programme To Pilot Quorum For Interbank Transfers</h1>
The recently created FinTech Programme at the South African Reserve Bank is testing the waters for an Ethereum-based blockchain integration.
The Litening: Will Litecoin Be the First Big Blockchain With Lightning?
A new test version of the Lightning Network launched today, marking a step toward a long-awaited live debut on a major cryptocurrency.
A (Short) Guide to Blockchain Consensus Protocols
Bitcoin’s consensus mechanism is great, but it isn’t perfect. This article looks at some of the more viable public blockchain alternatives.
Beyond Immutability: Ethereum Classic Maps a Way Forward
Apart from a commitment to immutability, ethereum classic is much like ethereum. Now, though, its supporters favor another pillar of differentiation.
Drugs, Code and ICOs: Monero’s Long Road to Blockchain Respect
CoinDesk explores the alternative digital currency monero and its long road to becoming of the industry’s most talked-about projects.
The Blockchain Created By Ethereum’s Fork is Forking Now
A blockchain that was born out of the rejection of a specific technical change is on the verge of making that specific change, some argue.
The Stolen DAO Funds Are On the Move
More than $5m worth of digital currency associated with the attack on The DAO is on the move.
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.
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.
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.
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.
All Things Alt: Sync’s Stability Bid, an Ivy League Alt and a Coin for World Domination
In this week’s roundup: SYNC adds more services to its network while a block chain-based strategy game takes shape.