Ethereum Smart Contract Error Costs Cryptocurrency Exchange $14 Million
A Canada-based digital currency exchange is out as much as $14m worth of the cryptocurrency ether.
Bitcoin-Powered Marketplace OpenBazaar Raises $200k in New Funding
OB1, the startup behind the bitcoin-powered decentralized marketplace OpenBazaar, has raised new funding from investment firm DCG.
EU Commits €5 Million to Fund Blockchain Surveillance Research
A group of government agencies, law enforcement groups and academic researchers are partnering on a new digital currency surveillance project.
Bank of Russia: 'It's Time to Develop National Cryptocurrencies'
Russia's central bank believes the time is right to develop and launch its own digital currency, one of its senior officials said today.
Japan's NEC Expands Role in Hyperledger Blockchain Project
One of Japan's biggest IT corporations is expanding its role in the Hyperledger blockchain project.
USV's Fred Wilson: ICOs Won't Displace VC Investors
USV co-founder Fred Wilson isn't all that concerned about initial coin offerings, or ICOs, disrupting his line of work.
Bitcoin Miner BTCS Raises $1 Million in New Funding
Publicly traded bitcoin miner BTCS, formerly known as Bitcoin Shop, has raised $1m in new funding, public records show.
Russia's Vnesheconombank Reveals Blockchain Product Strategy
A state-owned development bank in Russia has revealed its plans for launching products built around blockchain.
The IRS is Due to Present its Digital Currency Strategy to Congress Next Week
Congress wants answers from the Internal Revenue Service about its investigation into bitcoin tax avoidance – and they’re due by next week.
UK Asset Manager Integrates Exchange-Traded Bitcoin Product
The issuer of a bitcoin exchange-traded note (ETN) based in Sweden has announced a new integration with UK investment service Hargreaves Lansdown.
