Blockchain Technology
How the Blockchain Could Stop Firms Cooking the Books
Financial fraud is easy to hide, as several large companies have shown us. Could blockchain technology make firms more financially accountable?
How Bitcoin's Block Chain Could Stop History Being Rewritten
Bitcoin's block chain can store more than transactions. According to Julian Assange, it provides a way to preserve history.
IMF and World Bank Panel: Bitcoin Block Chain Could Boost Financial Inclusion
An International Monetary Fund and World Bank panel looked at bitcoin's potential role in financial inclusion this week.
IBM Executive Highlights Block Chain's Utility for Internet of Things
IBM internet of things guru Paul Brody discusses how the block chain could revolutionize large-scale device networks.
University of Nicosia Issues Block-Chain Verified Certificates
Students completing the University of Nicosia's digital currency course have had their certificates preserved on the block chain.
IBM Sees Role for Block Chain in Internet of Things
IBM researchers are looking into the possibility of using block chain technology to underpin the Internet of Things.
Why New Forms of Spam Could Bloat Bitcoin's Block Chain
The block chain has potential uses beyond storing transactions, but could they pose a risk to bitcoin?
BlockSign Utilises Block Chain to Verify Signed Contracts
BlockSign allows documents to be digitally signed online and preserves a verifiable record in the bitcoin block chain.
The Case for Merging Mexico's Peso With Block Chain Technology
In Mexico, a team of bitcoin enthusiasts are developing plans for a digital peso.
Keybase Project Plans to Make Cryptography as Easy as Twitter
Cryptographic keys are confusing to use and proving ownership is tricky, but a solution is in the pipeline.
