Yellowing Paper: What's Delaying a Crucial Ethereum Update?
The paper that's meant to provide the rules for computers running ethereum's software is out of date, and agreeing an update may not be so easy.
View ArticleDenmark Could Tap Blockchain For Foreign Aid Delivery, Says Report
Denmark's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has released a new report on the applicability of blockchain to foreign aid.
View ArticleIntel Sees Role for 'Blockchain Mining' in Genetic Sequencing
In a newly released patent application, Intel describes how it could run genetic sequencing operations on a blockchain.
View ArticleMalaysia's Central Bank Releases Draft Rules for Cryptocurrency Exchanges
Bank Negara Malaysia published draft guidelines for cryptocurrency exchanges to report their usage statistics to prevent illicit transactions.
View ArticleCFTC Seeks Public Comment On Proposed Changes To Chicago Mercantile Exchange...
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is requesting public comment on proposed rule changes submitted by Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. (CME) under CFTC Regulation 40.10. Comments regarding...
View ArticleFIA And SIFMA Release White Paper On U.S. Access To Non-U.S. Trading Venues...
FIA and SIFMA today released a white paper setting out recommendations for improving U.S. access to international swap markets.read more...
View ArticleEBA Publishes Updated ITS Package For 2018 Benchmarking Exercise
The European Banking Authority (EBA) published today an update to its Implementing Technical Standards (ITS) on benchmarking of internal approaches, which define the benchmarking portfolios for the...
View ArticleDOJ Alleges Bitcoin Involved in Attempted ISIS Funding
Prosecutors have accused a New York woman of using credit cards to purchase bitcoin and then launder those funds to send money to ISIS.
View ArticleAs Wall Street Bids Up Bitcoin, Tactics Change for ICOs
Facing new regulation and a run-up in crypto prices, the ICO market is feeling the squeeze of maturity.
View ArticleMimblewimble's Small Step: Grin Raises Funds for New Development
Bitcoin startup BlockCypher is among those backing development for a new alternative blockchain that aims to break cryptographic ground.
View Article2018: The Year We Make Cont(r)act
2017 may have been a historic year in blockchain, but Banca IMI's Massimo Morini argues the seeds for this revolution were sown in 2016.
View ArticleSurvey: Most Bitcoin Investors Expect Even Fatter Returns in 2018
According to the survey by LendEDU, almost three-quarters of bitcoin investors in the U.S. plan to increase the size of their holdings next year.
View ArticleUS Government to Sell Off $10 Million in Seized Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash
U.S. prosecutors in the state of Utah are moving to sell millions of dollars-worth of cryptocurrencies seized in an opioid drug case.
View ArticleUK's FCA Chief Warns Bitcoin Investors: Be Prepared to Lose Your Money
The head of the UK's Financial Conduct Authority has warned that people stand to lose their funds if they invest in bitcoin.
View ArticleMore to Come? Bitcoin Sets Record High Near $18k
Having successfully defended $16,000 earlier this week, bitcoin regained bid tone today and clocked a fresh record high above $17,800.
View ArticleEthereum Browser Bug Could Put User Funds At Risk
Using ethereum browser Mist may put cryptocurrency private keys at risk, according to an Ethereum Foundation blog post.
View ArticleCrypto Collectables? Ethereum's Next Killer App Is on Its Way
The rise of CryptoKitties has called attention to ERC-721, an ethereum technical standard that could start a blockchain-based collectibles rush.
View ArticleCorporate Blockchain Brain Drain Is About More Than Money
The next-generation of financial technologists will want more from corporations and businesses, argues ex-CME digitization lead Sandra Ro.
View ArticleCFTC Adds 21 Names to Its List of Foreign Entities that Illegally Solicit...
As part of the Commodity Futures Trading Commissionâs (CFTC) ongoing efforts to help protect Americans from fraud, the CFTC added 21 new names to the Registration Deficient List (RED List).
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