Research
HP Survey: 79% of US Organisations Plan to Adopt Digital Currencies
A new report found that 79% of US companies plan to support digital currencies like bitcoin in the future.
Think Tank: Blockchain Could be 'Economic Layer' for the Web
The Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies (IEET) has published a brief article advocating the use blockchain technology.
Bitcoin Could Transform Internet of Things into Vast Data Marketplace
Researchers anticipate a future where sensors transmit money alongside data, as they are paid in bitcoin for their information.
Study: Illicit Goods Use, Age and Politics Predict Bitcoin Holdings
Researchers at the University of Illinois have analysed a survey to explore the identity of bitcoiners.
International Megabank Santander Commissions Study on Bitcoin
Santander has commissioned a study investigating the potential impact of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies on the banking sector.
DNA Block Chain Project Boosts Research, Preserves Patient Anonymity
Publishing genetic records on a block chain could help researchers design better drugs, while still maintaining patients' privacy.
US Government Bans Researcher for Supercomputer Bitcoin Mining
A National Science Foundation (NSF) researcher has been blacklisted after mining bitcoin without authorization.
Study: Speculation Isn't the Sole Driver of Bitcoin Prices
The newly released academic paper found evidence that the bitcoin market is maturing and building fundamentals.
Study: Silk Road May Have Reduced Drug Violence
A new study argues that online drug bazaars, such as Silk Road, can actually reduce drug-related violence.
New Paper Explores Cooling Challenges in Bitcoin Mining Industry
A new white paper provides an in-depth look at the cooling challenges experienced by large-scale bitcoin mines.
