Ethereum News
Winklevoss Bitcoin Exchange Gemini to Launch Ether Trading
New York bitcoin exchange Gemini has officially added its second digital currency, ether, the token that powers the Ethereum network.
Blockchain Energy Project Wins Consensus 2016 Hackathon
CoinDesk's ‘Building Blocks’ Hackathon at Consensus 2016 concluded today. Here's our recap of the event's big winners.
Bitcoin's Messy Push for Innovation is Winning Over Payments Developers
Despite criticism of bitcoin's approach to payments innovation, its development process may have advantages over existing methods, observers argue.
Vitalik Buterin Pitches Hyperledger Project on Ethereum Integration
Ethereum inventor Vitalik Buterin addressed the Hyperledger blockchain project technical steering committee earlier today.
Ethcore Raises $750,000 to Help Ethereum Go Enterprise
An Ethereum startup founded by one of the blockchain project’s founders has raised $750,000.
For Blockchain VCs, the Time for Ethereum Investments Has Come
Weeks after the launch of the first "production version" of Ethereum, blockchain investors are taking a deeper look at the ecosystem's startups.
Insurance Giant John Hancock Begins Blockchain Tech Tests
Insurance provider John Hancock has begun work on proofs-of-concept using blockchain in partnership with ConsenSys Enterprise and BlockApps.
Why Many Smart Contract Use Cases Are Simply Impossible
Coin Sciences CEO Gideon Greenspan attacks common misconceptions that he argues are contributing to outlandish expectations for smart contracts.
Who Will Pay for Turing-Complete Smart Contracts?
Who needs turing complete smart contracts? The answer, says Counterparty community director Chris DeRose, may very well turn out to be "No one".
Ether Prices Plunge 50% as Bitcoin Stays in Holding Pattern
Bitcoin prices fluctuated largely within a tight range, while the value of ether, the token on the ethereum blockchain, saw a sharp price reduction.
