Security
Japan to Test Blockchain for Government Contract System
Japan is reportedly looking to integrate blockchain into its online systems for accepting government contract bids.
Indian States Look to Launch Blockchain Land Registry Efforts
New details have emerged about some of the blockchain applications being pursed by state governments in India.
Coinbase to White Hat Hacker: We Don't Want Your Bitcoin
Black hat hackers are asking for bitcoin. White hat hackers, at the behest of clients need to pay up. But Coinbase is kicking the 'good guys' out.
US Should Encourage Blockchain Investments, Says Former Defense Official
The US should promote investments in blockchain as part of a broader fight against cyberthreats, a former Defense Department official has said.
Swift Says Hackers Can Unite Banks and Blockchain Disruptors
Long a target of blockchain disruptors, the ultimate banking middleman, Swift, is looking to re-position itself as part of the fight against hackers.
Bitcoin Experts to Congress: Overseas Exchanges Are Enabling Cybercrime
A hearing at US congressional subcommittee yesterday saw discussion of the role cryptocurrencies play in cybercrime.
Andresen is Back With a One-Man Security Project Inspired by Bitcoin Mishaps
Back with a new project tangential to bitcoin, Gavin Andresen says his one-man Random Sanity Project is perfect: boring and stress-free.
Wyre’s WeChat and Facebook Bot Authenticates Invoices on Ethereum
Blockchain startup Wyre has revealed a new bot for Facebook Messenger and WeChat that authenticates invoices on a public blockchain.
Antbleed: Bitcoin's Newest New Controversy Explained
Bitcoin's latest controversy centers on a vulnerability found in mining chips, but the story only gets weirder from there.
Blockchain for IoT: Promising, But Caution Needed
While the use case for blockchain in enabling the Internet of Things holds much promise, more research and cooperation is required.
