Research
IBM Teams With Columbia to Launch Blockchain Research Center
Tech giant IBM is seeking to its widen blockchain research, development and education efforts through a partnership with Columbia University.
Report: More Than Three-Quarters of ICOs Were Scams
In a report by an advisory firm on initial coin offering (ICO) investments, data shows close to 80% of all ICOs in 2017 were scams.
Shanghai Stock Exchange: New Regulation 'Crucial' to Clear Way for DLT
Shanghai Stock Exchange sees potential for DLT in the securities market, but says the lack of a regulatory framework is a hurdle to be addressed.
Crypto Market Downturn Puts Drag on High-End GPU Prices
New research suggests that prices for high-end graphics cards – coveted by both cryptocurrency miners and gamers alike – are falling.
Summer Blues or Crypto Moon? Take CoinDesk's State of Blockchain Survey
This past quarter saw price declines, hacks, regulatory clarity, and many more.
China's Crypto Ratings Index Puts EOS in Top Slot, Drops Bitcoin
China's Global Public Chain Assessment Index has released its second monthly evaluation of blockchain networks – with perhaps surprising results.
Stanford University Launches New Blockchain Research Center
Stanford University launches the Center for Blockchain Research and Vitalik Buterin, the creator of Ethereum, is one of the sponsors.
Halt the Internet? BIS Report Critiques Blockchain and DLT Claims
The Bank of International Settlements harshly reviewed the idea of cryptocurrencies, though it was more accepting of the idea of distributed ledgers.
Ripple to Invest $2 Million in Texas University's Blockchain Research
Ripple is funding a blockchain research initiative at the University of Texas at Austin's McCombs School of Business.
Banks' Blockchain Budgets Spiked 67% in 2017, Survey Finds
Blockchain budgets at global banks' increased sharply in 2017, pushing combined annual spending to $1.7 billion, according to a new survey.
