Why the Blockchain Needs More Failures to Succeed
Tired of scams? Entrepreneur William Mougayar argues that more failures are needed to take the blockchain industry to the next level.
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.
Interoperability Boost: Ripple Sends Blockchain Transaction Across 7 Ledgers
Ripple has open-sourced a bitcoin plug-in, making the biggest cryptocurrency interoperable with other ledgers. Litecoin could be next.
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.
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.
OKCoin and Huobi Move to End China's Bitcoin Withdrawal Freeze
China's major bitcoin exchanges are bringing withdrawals back online.
Judges Shoot Down Silk Road Operator's Appeal Bid
Ross Ulbricht, who was sentenced to life in prison in 2015 for operating the now-defunct dark market Silk Road, has lost his appeal.
