Blockchain Technology
Report: Blythe Masters' Blockchain Startup Struggles to Close Funding
Digital Asset Holdings, the startup led by ex-JP Morgan exec Blythe Masters, is apparently running into hurdles closing an investment round.

Bitcoin is Entering the Age of Practicality
As the end of the year approaches, Fluent co-founder Lamar Wilson discusses what he believes should be the industry's plan of action for 2016.

What the Blockchain Means for Economic Prosperity
Authors Don and Alex Tapscott argue the Internet is entering a second era, one that gives us another shot to achieve a prosperous digital future.

2015 Was the Year of the Blockchain
Financial Services Club chairman Chris Skinner discusses why 2015 marked a turning point for global bitcoin and blockchain discussion.

Why Insurers Caught the Blockchain Bug in 2015
Z/Yen's Michael Mainelli explores how distributed ledgers could at last fully modernise an insurance industry that still over relies on paper.

How Provenance is Channeling the Blockchain for Social Good
Jessi Baker, CEO and founder of London-based startup Provenance, aims to channel the potential of distributed ledgers to bring about social good.

12 More Banks Join Blockchain Consortium R3
Twelve more banks have joined the distributed ledger consortium led by startup R3CEV.

McKinsey Report Predicts Four Stages of Blockchain Adoption
The wider adoption of blockchain technology by financial incumbents is likely to take place over four stages according to a new report by McKinsey.

SEC Approves Overstock's Plan to Issue Blockchain Securities
The SEC has approved Overstock's plans to issue stock via the blockchain through its subsidiary tØ platform, a report says.

ING Exec: ‘All Our Business Lines’ Involved in Blockchain Exploration
CoinDesk interviews ING's Mark Buitenhek to discuss the banking group's ongoing work on blockchain applications.

