Research
Consumers' Research: Blockchain Tech Will Boost Consumer Protection
Joe Colangelo, executive director at Consumers' Research, speaks about why he believes blockchain technology will change consumer protection.
Kaspersky Data Shows Bitcoin Malware Attacks Declining in 2015
A new report from Kaspersky Lab shows that developers continue to target users with malware geared toward illicitly generating or stealing bitcoins.
Survey: Consumers Say Bitcoin More Inconvenient Than Checks
A new survey has found that consumers believe bitcoin to be more inconvenient to use than traditional payment methods.
US Government Funds $3 Million Cryptocurrency Research Initiative
Three US universities are set to conduct research on cryptocurrencies using roughly $3m in grant funding from the National Science Foundation.
Gallup Poll Finds Few Consumers Trust Digital Wallets
New Gallup data points to a small degree of trust for digital wallets among consumers.
Survey: 47% of Finance Pros Say Firms Exploring Blockchain Tech
New data suggests that many financial professionals see their industry being reshaped by blockchain technology.
Report Highlights 'Areas of Concern' in Ripple Protocol Design
A report commissioned by secretive consulting group R3CEV and authored by bitcoin developer Peter Todd has raised questions about Ripple's technology.
SWIFT Institute Offers €15,000 for Blockchain Securities Research
A financial services research group backed by SWIFT has announced a new blockchain technology grant.
Deloitte Outlines Concept for Central Bank-Backed Cryptocurrency
Would a central bank ever take the step of issuing its own cryptocurrency? A new report by Deloitte explores how one might go about doing so.
