Technology
Bitcoin: Another Banking Headache
Investor William Mougayar discusses how banks dealt with the emergence of the Internet and how blockchain tech is causing them a whole new headache.
New Cracking Tool Exposes Major Flaw in Bitcoin Brainwallets
A white-hat hacker has released a new tool designed to illustrate the ease with which illicit actors can steal bitcoins from brainwallets.
Vitalik Buterin: On Public and Private Blockchains
Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin explores the differences between public and private blockchains and the pros and cons of both.
Smart Contracts Platform Symbiont Issues its First Cryptosecurity
Smart contracts platform Symbiont has announced the issuance of its first so-called smart security.
Eris COO: Private and Public Blockchains Need to Co-Exist
Eris COO Preston Byrne talks misconceptions about his firm, which is among the more notable to claim the blockchain can exitst without bitcoin.
Ethereum Launches Long-Awaited Decentralized App Network
Long one of the most ambitious projects in the industry, decentralized application platform Ethereum is set to open to the public tonight.
US Government Funds $3 Million Cryptocurrency Research Initiative
Three US universities are set to conduct research on cryptocurrencies using roughly $3m in grant funding from the National Science Foundation.
American Banker Conference: Lines Drawn in Blockchain Debate
American Banker's Digital Currencies + the Blockchain featured speakers from across the blockchain and finance sectors.
Microsoft Explores Blockchain Tech's Use for Social Good
The topic of how blockchain technology can be used to support social good was discussed at an event hosted by Microsoft last night.
New Service Finds Optimum Bitcoin Transaction Fee
A new service, CoinTape, is offering bitcoin users an answer to the burning question: what is the optimum transaction fee?
