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Microsoft Looks to Trusted Computing for Blockchain Security Boost
The phrase "trusted execution environment" is identified in two Microsoft patent applications to be a key component in future blockchain projects.
Microsoft Rolls Out 'Proof-of-Authority' Ethereum Consensus on Azure
Microsoft has rolled out an additional consensus mechanism for clients building ethereum-based apps on Azure that does away with mining.
Microsoft Unveils New Blockchain Tools for Azure
Microsoft announced a new "scaffolding" toolkit through its Azure Blockchain Workbench, which can help developers quickly build applications.
Microsoft Eyes Role for Bitcoin, Ethereum in Decentralized ID
Software giant Microsoft has said it will trial decentralized identities built on public blockchains within its Microsoft Authenticator application.
Microsoft, Hyperledger, UN Join Blockchain Identity Initiative
Tech giant Microsoft and blockchain alliance Hyperledger and others have joined blockchain-based digital identity initiative, the ID2020 Alliance.
Microsoft Resumes Bitcoin Payments After Halt Over 'Instability'
Tech giant Microsoft is once more accepting bitcoin payments after it halted transactions in the cryptocurrency last week.
Microsoft CEO Challenges Swift: Build 'Useful' Blockchain Applications
The CEO of Microsoft believes blockchain can have "massive implications," a comment that helped close Swift's annual Sibos conference this year.
Top Secret? Microsoft Opens Door to Government Blockchain Use
Government secrets on a blockchain? Following recent security upgrades, Microsoft has launched a platform specifically for that purpose.
Bitcoin in the Browser: Google, Apple and More Adopting Crypto-Ready API
With the help of Google, Facebook, Microsoft and Apple, the W3C is deploying a browser API that could extend cryptocurrency's payments potential.
Corda 1.0: R3 Sets Target Date for Production Distributed Ledger Tech
Fresh off a member meeting, distributed ledger consortium R3 is gearing up to cross a major technology milestone by the year's end.
