New York Business Journal Veteran Joins CoinDesk Editorial Staff -
New York Business Journal technology and innovation reporter Michael del Castillo has officially joined CoinDesk as a full-time staff journalist.
CoinDesk / Mar 16, 2016 02:21 pm
Dubai’s Global Blockchain Council Seeks to Spur Startup Growth -
Dubai’s Global Blockchain Council (GBC) has revealed it plans to hold events this year that will seek to assist startups with job placement and investments. The announcement comes on the heels of the recently formed 32-member private and public sector coalition’s second meeting.
Pete Rizzo / Mar 16, 2016 01:13 pm
21 Inc Launches First Proof-of-Concept for Bitcoin Computer Network -
With its signature hardware product now shipping, 21 is seeking to roll out its next stage in development, a decentralized network of the smart devices. 21 CEO Balaji Srinivasan explained that 21 aims to announce further proofs-of-concept to demonstrate how its tech could be used for the Internet of Things.
Jacob Donnelly / Mar 15, 2016 11:25 pm
Study: Blockchain Tech Low on Finance Sector’s Priority List -
Many financial services executives say blockchain technology is low on their corporate priority list, according to a new survey from PricewaterhouseCoopers. PwC’s data suggests that knowledge about blockchain tech is more prevalent in banking and payments circles compared to the insurance and asset management sectors.
Stan Higgins / Mar 15, 2016 09:40 pm
US Judge Rules Mt Gox Class Action Can Continue Against Mizuho Bank -
A judge has rejected a claim by Mizuho Bank that a class action lawsuit related to its involvement in the collapse of Mt Gox should move to Japan. Mizuho was named as a defendant in March 2014 as it served as the destination for fiat funds deposited by customers and held by Mt Gox.
Pete Rizzo / Mar 15, 2016 07:19 pm
Researchers Propose Blockchain for Central Banks But Bank of England Not Involved -
Two London researchers have proposed a new kind of cryptocurrency for central banks, one that puts command of the network in control of a central authority while retaining a transparent, distributed ledger. The paper was presented last month in San Diego.
Stan Higgins / Mar 15, 2016 05:58 pm
Microsoft Adds 5 New Blockchain Partners to Azure -
Tech giant Microsoft has added five new services to its blockchain-as-a-service (BaaS) solution. New additions include decentralized prediction market Augur and Ethereum technology startup Slock.it.
Pete Rizzo / Mar 15, 2016 03:52 pm
