Technology
BNP Paribas Taps Blockchain for Fund Distribution Platform
A subsidiary of banking giant BNP Paribas has revealed it is utilizing blockchain tech for a fund-distribution platform currently in development.

Cisco, Bosch Reveal New Details on IoT-Blockchain Projects
A blockchain-IoT consortium is moving forward on standardizing the technology its participants use with the launch of a new API.

Primavera de Filippi on Blockchain and the Quest to Decentralize Society
The Harvard researcher talks blockchain governance and her novel alternative to proof-of-work.

Ethereum Developers Eye Proof-of-Stake Shift with New Geth Update
The team behind ethereum’s most popular user client have released a new update that includes support for alternative consensus systems.

CME Patent Sees Derivatives Opportunity in Bitcoin Mining
Derivatives giant CME Group is looking to patent a way for bitcoin miners to hedge against the risks they face.

The DAO Ethereum Classic Refund Effort Has Been Extended
More than $4m worth of classic ether remains in a DAO refund smart contract.

Zcash Releases Software Fix After Denial-of-Service Bug Discovery
The development team behind the zcash project has released a new software update following the discovery of a denial-of-service vulnerability.

Inside TrueBit: Ethereum's Lesser-Known Scalability Effort
TrueBit, an under-the-radar effort to supercharge ethereum smart contracts, is gaining momentum, with some dapps already planning an integration.

Investors Buy Firm Linked to Alleged Bitcoin Creator Craig Wright
A startup tied to Australian academic and businessman Craig Wright, who last year claimed to be the inventor of bitcoin, has been sold.

Alibaba Affiliate to Expand Blockchain Charity Project
Ant Financial, the payments affiliate of e-commerce giant Alibaba, is moving to expand the scope of its blockchain-powered charity project.
