China
China Merchants Bank Joins R3 Blockchain Consortium
That's another Asia-based bank for R3's growing roster.
Bitmain to Release New Bitcoin Miner in Bid to Attract Hobbyists
One ambitious bitcoin company is seeking to make mining a hobbyist activity again.
Alibaba Affiliate Taps Blockchain for Charity Payments
Alibaba affiliate Ant Financial has created a private blockchain that seeks to help make charities more transparent and accountable.
Bitcoin Miner Bitmain Acquires Data Startup Blocktrail
Bitmain has acquired a bitcoin data and analytics startup Blocktrail for an undisclosed amount.
Donald Trump Presidency Could Be a Boost to Bitcoin
Juniper Research has concluded a Donald Trump presidency could lead to a massive jump in bitcoin transactions, and in the price of bitcoin.
Chinese Yuan Devaluation Fails to Fuel Bitcoin Price Rally
The price of bitcoin failed to increase despite the fact the yuan-dollar exchange rate was close to its lowest point since 2010 this week.
Bitcoin Impact Unlikely as Chinese Legislators Draft 'Virtual Property' Law
Reports that a new Chinese draft bill would cover digital currencies appear exaggerated, according to local sources.
31 Chinese Firms Form Financial Blockchain Consortium
A group of technology and finance companies in Shenzhen, China, have launched a new blockchain consortium.
Blockchain Startup Circle Raises $60 Million Amid China Expansion
Blockchain-based social payments app Circle has raised $60m in new funding as it expands to China.
5 Factors Experts Say Drove Bitcoin's Rise to $700
Market observers weigh in on bitcoin's latest price increase, voicing their opinions on what drove the value of the digital currency over $700.
