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San Francisco's new software engineering school, Holberton, has announced it will tackle fake degrees using bitcoin technology. In partnership with notary startup Bitproof, Holberton will issue graduates with timestamped certificates that can be verified on bitcoin's blockchain.
Oct 23, 2015 12:13 pm | Grace Caffyn
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Dubai-based startup BitOasis has announced an expansion of its bitcoin wallet and exchange platform. The expansion – attributed to growing bitcoin demand – to Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain comes after the platform launched in May this year.
Oct 22, 2015 10:16 pm | Yessi Bello Perez
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Permissioned and permissionless blockchains are compatible and can be combined to create the best bespoke solutions, according to Bitfury's latest research. The paper, created in collaboration with Jeff Garzik, says that many permissioned blockchain applications could be layered on top of permissionless blockchains.
Oct 22, 2015 08:02 pm | Yessi Bello Perez
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A London law firm has announced plans to digitise its legal agreements using bitcoin technology. In partnership with Stash, a Texan startup formed earlier this year, Selachii will swap its paper documents for self-executing 'smart contracts' run on a layer above bitcoin's blockchain.
Oct 22, 2015 06:13 pm | Grace Caffyn
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Abra is gearing up to release its bitcoin-powered remittance app in the next few weeks. Today Abra unveiled also two previously undisclosed investors in its Series A: American Express, by way of its venture arm American Express Ventures, and Ratan Tata, a well-known Indian business magnate.
Oct 22, 2015 04:00 pm | Stan Higgins
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New York's BitLicense has blazed a trail for regulators looking to oversee bitcoin activity. CoinDesk's latest research report, available to download now, takes an in-depth look at the regulatory framework – including what it means for bitcoin's future in the state, and beyond.
Oct 22, 2015 03:41 pm | CoinDesk
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A number of digital currency groups and businesses are partnering with law enforcement agencies on a new public-private discussion forum. Dubbed the Blockchain Alliance, the initiative is being spearheaded by Coin Center and the Chamber of Digital Commerce.
Oct 22, 2015 02:31 pm | Stan Higgins
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