Consulting Firms Face Talent Shortage As Blockchain Offerings Grow -
The growing hype around blockchain technology is creating fierce competition among major consulting firms for top talent. In this feature, CoinDesk surveys industry consulting firms to understand how they're seeking to hire and attract candidates in the current competitive climate.
Pete Rizzo / Mar 11, 2016 02:51 pm
Report: Russia to Propose 7-Year Prison Sentences for Digital Currency Issuers -
The Russian Finance Ministry has reportedly beefed up penalties for the issuance of so-called money surrogates including digital currencies. News service Interfax reported that, according to an unnamed source in the Russian government, individuals who issue money surrogates could face as many as seven years in prison.
Stan Higgins / Mar 10, 2016 10:25 pm
ESMA Director: Blockchain Could Enhance Securities Trading Process -
The executive director of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the European Union’s top securities watchdog, said that it believes blockchain technology could enhance the post-trade process. Verena Ross made the comments at an event in London this month.
Stan Higgins / Mar 10, 2016 07:55 pm
Deloitte: Blockchain Systems Could Rival ACH Network By 2025 -
A new report from 'Big Four' professional services firm Deloitte suggests that blockchain-based transactions are likely to surge over the next decade. It goes on to suggest an "uber-blockchain industry utility" on the scale of the ACH network could be a reality by 2025.
Pete Rizzo / Mar 10, 2016 06:47 pm
Toronto Stock Exchange Moves Toward Blockchain With Ethereum Founder Hire -
The Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) has taken its first step toward investigating blockchain tech by appointing Ethereum founder Anthony Di Iorio as chief digital officer. In interview, Di Iorio said that TSX is working to develop its blockchain strategy.
Pete Rizzo / Mar 10, 2016 04:52 pm
