Technology News
The Stolen DAO Funds Are On the Move
More than $5m worth of digital currency associated with the attack on The DAO is on the move.
MIT’s First Digital Currency Director Departs Leadership Role
MIT Media Lab's first director of digital currency is transitioning out of his role to focus on academic work and a new book.
Microsoft Launches Smart Contracts Security Working Group
Microsoft is organizing a working group dedicated to improving the security of smart contracts.
Bank of Canada Paper: Bitcoin Adoption Could Stabilize Price
The Bank of Canada has published a new staff working paper on the valuation of digital currencies like bitcoin.
Hyperledger Blockchain Project Adds 17 New Members
Samsung SDS, an IT affiliate of the South Korean electronics giant, is one of 17 new members to join the Hyperledger Project.
US Health Department Selects 15 Blockchain Research Contest Winners
The US government's Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) has announced the winners of a blockchain research paper contest.
Inside 'Bitcoin Vault': Could a Technical Fix Block Hackers for Good?
A new proposal could make it easier for bitcoin exchanges to guard against hacks, but key challenges around enacting the change are slowing advances.
Building the Foundations for a Scalable Ethereum Community
Do events like The DAO collapse prove blockchains need formal governance? Blockchain analyst Josh Stark argues that it's too early to tell.
Sorry Blockchain, Any Joe Schmoe Shouldn’t Be Able to Start a Bank
Safety issues with some new, disruptive business models highlight why regulations exist. Surely the same goes for firms that hold our money.
Code is Law? Not Quite Yet
Should code be law? In this opinion piece, Lukas Abegg argues there are many scientific hurdles to cross before this is likely to be possible.
