How Washington State Became a Battleground for Bitcoin Mining -
Washington State has played host to a long-running debate over power costs between bitcoin mining companies and a local power utility. CoinDesk spoke with several bitcoin miners in the region, as well as the Chelan County Public Utility District, offering a glimpse at the dynamics shaping this ongoing conflict.
Stan Higgins / Mar 19, 2016 02:30 pm
Bitcoin Prices Stable As Volatile Ethereum Draws Trader Interest -
Bitcoin traded largely between $410 and $420 during the week, as volatile digital asset ether drew attention from market observers. Ether, the token that powers the Ethereum network, is seeing increased adoption and volume following a key milestone for the platform and acceptance at major digital currency exchanges.
Charles Bovaird / Mar 18, 2016 09:10 pm
Why Fragmentation Threatens the Promise of Blockchain Identity -
The vision of blockchain-based identity promises to empower users to be in complete control of their identity. However, key questions remain according to industry investor William Mougayar. In this opinion piece, he discusses the consumer, business and ethical challenges facing this blockchain. application.
William Mougayar / Mar 18, 2016 06:06 pm
