smart contracts
Sidechains Are Bringing ICOs to Bitcoin And That Might Change Crypto Funding
By the end of the year, an initial coin offering will be launched on bitcoin. thanks to sidechains tech.
Wyre Acquires Bitcoin Smart Contract Derivatives Platform Hedgy
E-payment startup Wyre has acquired bitcoin smart contract developer Hedgy to broaden the scope of its offerings.
Ripio Rolls Out Crypto-Powered Loans Across Latin America
Ripio is driving mainstream adoption among the unbanked of South America, offering crypto loans in Argentina, Mexico, and Brazil.
Australia Poised to Create National Blockchain With IBM Tech
An Australian federal agency is developing a blockchain that will allow businesses to carry out transactions based on smart legal contracts.
A Fight Is Breaking Out Over Bitcoin Cash – And It Just Might Split the Code
Bitcoin cash devs are fighting over what code changes to make next. If no one compromises, hard-forked coin could itself split into two.
UK Begins Research on Law Reform for Use of Blockchain Smart Contracts
The U.K. Law Commission has launched research investigating reforms that would bring legal clarity to the use of blockchain-based smart contracts.
Among Blockchain-Friendly Jurisdictions, Malta Stands Out
Malta is writing laws for tomorrow's economy rather than trying to impose yesterday's rules upon it. Consider the way it is legally recognizing DAOs.
Quantstamp Defends QSP, Says Dollars, Ether Accepted Out of 'Necessity'
A smart contract auditing startup is trying to quell a community uproar a week after token-holders began raising concerns about the project.
FOAM and the Dream to Map the World on Ethereum
CryptoKitties meets Pokemon Go? That's FOAM's initial goal, but the team thinks its decentralized location-tracking tech has more serious potential.
Ripple Smart Contracts Creator Targets Ethereum with New Tech Launch
Three years after Ripple shelved Codius, Stefan Thomas is bringing the smart contract platform back to life with his eyes set on disrupting Ethereum.
