Roberto Abraham Scaruffi

Thursday 5 May 2016


Craig Wright Won't Provide More Proof He Created Bitcoin - 

In a stunning reversal, Craig Wright – the Australian academic who on Monday sparked a media frenzy with his efforts to prove that he is the pseudonymous creator of bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto – now says he will not provide any more proof as previously indicated.
Stan Higgins / May 05, 2016 02:22 pm

Bitcoin Markets Hold Steady, But Brace for More Craig Wright Details - 

Bitcoin markets experienced little change on 2nd May in response to Craig Wright’s claim that he is the digital currency’s creator. However, a number of market observers believe that, should he be able to validate his assertion, markets could fluctuate for fear he may sell his holdings.
Charles Bovaird / May 04, 2016 09:40 pm

Lawyers Argue Bitcoin Needs Change in Money-Transmitting Laws - 

Brian Klein, a lawyer involved with a case concerning now-defunct exchange Coin.mx, has said why he thinks one money transmitting regulation needs to be changed. Klein was speaking on a panel at Consensus 2016 with six other legal experts, who all helped paint a picture of the ever-changing regulatory landscape.
Michael del Castillo / May 04, 2016 07:48 pm

Educating Regulators a Priority, Say Blockchain Policy Experts - 

During the second day of Consensus 2016, a representative of the Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis, a former member of the White House communications team and multiple startup founders took turns discussing the future regulatory climate for digital currencies.
Michael del Castillo / May 04, 2016 06:00 pm

Implementing Blockchain: Who Are You Going to Call? - 

If you are an enterprise organization pondering your blockchain implementation options, what choices do you have in order to get going? Investor William Mougayar breaks down the ecosystem and its various tech options, describing how each might meet the needs of different institutions.
William Mougayar / May 04, 2016 05:00 pm

Blockchain Employment Startup Wins $10,000 at Consensus 2016 - 

Decentralized employment company Colony, which helps connect employers with freelancers all over the world, has become the unanimous winner of the 2016 Consensus Proof of Work contest and the attached $10,000 prize. Five startups pitched their ideas at the contest, covering a wide range of business concepts.
Jacob Donnelly / May 04, 2016 03:27 pm