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Chinese Army’s Blockchain Provider Approved for New Hyperledger Certification Program
18.11.2019
Hyperledger green-lit a Beijing-based firm that serves the Chinese army to join its new certification program, as military blockchain use expands
Visa R&D Arm Develops a Blockchain System That Could Replace Financial Data Aggregators
18.11.2019
Visa has been quietly developing a blockchain system that could upend how banks transfer data to consumer financial apps like Mint and Credit Karma
This Tiny Crypto Startup Has Lessons for Libra’s ‘Unbanked’ Dreams
18.11.2019
If Facebook’s Libra project truly aims to serve the globe’s 1.7 billion unbanked, Hong Kong-based Bitspark might offer some insights
PODCAST: ‘Let’s Talk Bitcoin!’ Hosts Discuss Libra, China and Cargo Cults
17.11.2019
Every Sunday, CoinDesk plays host to deep, nuanced discussions about the complex issues we cover, with the cast of the Let’s Talk Bitcoin! podcast
Introducing the New CoinDesk.com
17.11.2019
We’ve done a complete rebuild of our website. Our goal is to better integrate the journalism, data streams and events into one cohesive story
An Army of Bitcoin Devs Is Battle-Testing Upgrades to Privacy and Scaling
17.11.2019
Almost 200 developers are reviewing bitcoin improvement proposals that could usher in enhanced privacy and scalability for the premier cryptocurrency
Crypto Derivatives: A Corner of the Market or the Market Itself?
16.11.2019
Emmanuel Goh, CEO of skew.com, looks at the evolution of the crypto derivatives market, and what that says about the market overall
How to Spot Bitcoin’s Golden or Death Cross Using Simple Moving Averages
16.11.2019
The golden cross and death cross have long helped traders predict and confirm long-term price trends. Here’s a primer for crypto investors
Alibaba Denies ‘Partnership’ With Lolli, Highlighting Crypto Industry Pitfalls
15.11.2019
What really constitutes a "partnership" at the intersection of e-commerce and crypto?
ConsenSys Strategy Chief Steps Down to Launch Venture Fund
15.11.2019
ConsenSys CSO Sam Cassatt is stepping down to open a new venture fund focused on "evolutionary changes in human behavior."
German Regulator Orders ‘KaratGold Coin’ Issuer to Cease Operations
15.11.2019
Two more governments have taken action against entities in the Karatbars ecosystem over sales of a purportedly gold-backed cryptocurrency
Bitcoin Falls Through Key Average as Traditional Markets Hit Record Highs
15.11.2019
Bitcoin is at risk of another sell-off after its price fell beneath a key moving average on Nov. 15, while traditional markets hit record highs
Criminal Case Against Failed WEX Crypto Exchange Points at Russian Law Enforcement
15.11.2019
The administrator of failed crypto exchange WEX has reportedly told Russian police that he was forced to hand over users' holdings to the FSB
Stablecoin Crisis Could Wreck Global Finance, Fed Warns in New Report
15.11.2019
The Fed warned that a stablecoin crisis could wreak havoc on the global economy and outlined the steps issuers must take to protect the status quo.
Tether to File Motion With NYAG to Dismiss Class Action Lawsuit
15.11.2019
The company claims that plaintiffs cannot prove Tether transactions caused bitcoin’s surge or that damages were incurred
As Bitcoin Cash Hard Forks, Unknown Mining Pool Continues Old Chain
15.11.2019
A rogue chain has developed following bitcoin cash's planned hard fork and has yet to cease production
Chainalysis Says BitForex Trading Volumes Could Be Fake
15.11.2019
BitForex exchange coiuld be faking its bitcoin trading volume, according to a report by Philip Gradwell, chief economist for Chainalysis
China Is Poised for Another Crypto Trading Crackdown as Speculation Returns
15.11.2019
China appears set to crack down on crypto trading again after President Xi Jinping's praise for blockchain tech revived speculation in the sector
Nestle, Carrefour Extend Blockchain Tracking Effort to Baby Milk
15.11.2019
Nestle and Carrefour are using IBM's Food Trust blockchain platform to track organic baby milk products "from dairy to shelf."
Ukrainian Railways Branch Caught Mining Crypto With State Power
15.11.2019
The Lviv branch of Ukrainian Railways has been caught red-handed diverting company electricity to mine bitcoin