Media
Media Startup Civil Shuts Down, Team Absorbed Into Decentralized ID Efforts at ConsenSys
Blockchain media startup Civil is shutting down after three years, with its team pivoting to building decentralized identity tools at parent firm ConsenSys.
Italy's Leading Wire Service Is Using Ethereum to Thwart Copycats
Italy's ANSA newswire is trialing an ethereum-based system to track every article it publishes in an effort to prevent impersonators from publishing fake news under its banner.
The Litecoin Foundation Helped Produce a Horror Movie – Here's the Trailer
In surprising twist to its normal day-to-day duties advancing the litecoin cryptocurrency, the Litecoin Foundation has acted as executive producer for a new horror flick.
Bitcoin's Lightning Becomes Latest Protocol to Court Publishers With Micropayments
With paywall systems for a whole bevy of assets, crypto payments could revolutionize the media industry – if demand actually matched supply.
The Open Index Protocol Aims to Decentralize Media
Amy James' Open Index Protocol is taking aim at YouTube and Instagram.
The New York Times Is Planning to Experiment With Blockchain Publishing
According to a new job posting, the Times is looking for someone to help "design a blockchain-based proof of concept for news publishers."
Blockchain Media Startup CEO Steps Down for Tech Role at Washington Post
Jarrod Dicker is stepping down as CEO of media monetization startup Po.et to return to the Washington Post.
Take 2: News Startup Civil Announces Rebooted Token Sale for February
After a failed token sale in October, ConsenSys startup Civil is launching an offering in February that incorporates lessons learned.
One Big Backer Is Propping Up Media Startup Civil's Struggling ICO
The token sale for Civil has brought in $1.34 million toward its $8 million minimum goal.
Big Investors Deny Involvement In Crypto Miner Bitmain's Pre-IPO Funding
Following reports of Bitmain closing a $1 billion pre-IPO investment round, some notable investors have disputed their alleged participation.
