Blockchain Technology
MasterCard Exec Talks Cautious Approach to Blockchain Tech
A MasterCard exec has said that while the firm is interested in blockchain tech, it intends to be cautious with its strategy in this area.
Vermont Says Blockchain Record-Keeping System Too Costly
The cost of using the blockchain for a public records system would outweigh any benefits, a report prepared for Vermont’s legislature concludes.
Report Urges UK Government to Test Blockchain Tech
A new report from the UK Government Office for Science has recommended a broad government effort to explore and test blockchain technology.
The Dangers of a Blockchain Monoculture
In this in-depth article, software engineer and cybersecurity expert Tony Arcieri sets out to pin down what a blockchain really is.
Blockchain, What Art Thou? Defining an Industry Buzzword
Dave Hudson, author of the Hashingit.com blog, looks back to Satoshi's white paper to discover what a blockchain is, and what it might be...
Gem Shifts Focus With New Emphasis on Blockchain
Gem CEO Micah Winkelspecht talks his company's latest funding round and why its evolving take on bitcoin is leading it to embrace the blockchain.
Will Provenance Be the Blockchain's Break Out Use Case in 2016?
Proving provenance is becoming one of the favored use cases for firms experimenting with blockchain tech. Could it become the industry's 'killer app'?
Vermont's Blockchain Recordkeeping Report Due Next Week
A report on the use of blockchain technology for storing state records is to be delivered to Vermont’s legislature by the end of next week.
PwC's 3 Predictions for Blockchain Tech in 2016
'Big Four' professional services firm PwC offers its predictions on the year ahead for blockchain technology and outlines the likely key trends.
4 Hype-Free Predictions for Private Blockchains in 2016
To cut through the hype around blockchain tech, outspoken Eris COO Preston Byrne offers these four predictions for 2016.
