Technology
Researchers Propose Blockchain for Central Banks But Bank of England Not Involved
Researchers have proposed a new kind of cryptocurrency that puts a central bank in control of the network but retains a transparent ledger.
Bitcoin Exchange Bitfinex Adds Ether Trading Amid Increasing Demand
Digital currency exchange Bitfinex has added ether trading prior to the release of the Ethereum's next software implementation 'Homestead'.
Blockchain Prediction Market Augur Enters Beta
Decentralized blockchain prediction market project Augur has officially entered beta following its crowdfunding effort last year.
Bitcoin and Public Blockchains Will Power the Smart Contracts Revolution
Bitcoin evangelist and journalist Chris DeRose examines both the promise and problems related to smart contracts.
How Bitcoin Brought Electricity to a South African School
A system for powering South African schools using bitcoin was demonstrated at a recent event at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
With New Releases, Competing Bitcoin Softwares Forge Long-Term Plans
As the scaling debate escalates, bitcoin's competing developer teams are laying out long-term roadmaps for the network.
Complaints Hit 'Record' Levels at Blockchain Amid Confirmation Delays
Wallet provider Blockchain has released data that indicates its users are complaining more about service disruptions amid increased network demand.
Bitcoin Faces Extinction Without Core Development Competition
CoinDesk contributor Dan Cawrey argues that the bitcoin ecosystem should embrace and encourage competition in its development community.
JPMorgan Unveils 'Juno' Project at Hyperledger Blockchain Meeting
JPMorgan has unveiled a blockchain project dubbed Juno, presented this week at a meeting of the Hyperledger Project.
Bitcoin's Capacity Issues No 'Nightmare', But Higher Fees May Be New Reality
CoinDesk analyzes the recent decrease in transaction capacity on the bitcoin network and its affect on bitcoin users.
