Cross Blockchain Trades? Lightning Gives New Life to Atomic Swaps
Opening the doors to a new form of decentralized trading, atomic swaps could replace centralized exchanges almost entirely.
Consensus 2017: Even Academics Can't Keep Pace With Blockchain Change
Universities have a role to play in developing a workforce with blockchain skills, but the rapid pace of innovation brings challenges, academics say.
Consensus 2017: The Ups and Downs of Digital Currencies
Two panels at Consensus 2017 conference focused on both the promise and pitfalls of digital currencies and blockchain assets.
Consensus 2017: CME Group, UK Royal Mint Detail Plans for Blockchain Gold
Derivatives giant CME Group and the UK's Royal Mint have revealed details about their plans to bridge the worlds of gold and blockchain.
Consensus 2017: People and Machine Problems – Solved with Blockchain?
In sessions focused on global issues and IoT at Consensus 2017 yesterday, the possibilities and hurdles for blockchain tech took centre stage.
Consensus 2017: 'The Future Is Here' For Blockchain's Cross-Border Impact
Cross-border blockchain use was up for debate during today's Consensus 2017 panels.
RSK Raises $3.5 Million, Launches Bitcoin Smart Contract Testnet
RSK Labs has received $3.5m in pre-Series A funding and opened up its production testnet to the public.
Consensus 2017: EU, India Governments See Path to Global Blockchain Adoption
Speakers during the opening panel of Consensus 2017 agreed that blockchain is set to go global – but differed on how the technology will get there.
'Spiritual Experience': Hot, Wild Ethereum Summit is Sign of the Times
Sweltering, crowded, and filled to capacity. If there were a sign that blockchain may be overhyped, or that the industry is in the midst of a massive…
SegWit Activation Complete, Litecoin Charts a Course for the Future
A new roadmap unveiled this week showcases that the team developing the litecoin blockchain has big plans ahead.
