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.
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May 24, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. UTC
May 24, 2017
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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.
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May 23, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. UTC
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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.
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May 23, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. UTC
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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.
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May 22, 2017 at 7:32 p.m. UTC
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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.
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May 22, 2017 at 4:59 p.m. UTC
May 22, 2017
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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.
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May 22, 2017 at 3:15 p.m. UTC
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'Spiritual Experience': Hot, Wild Ethereal Summit Is Sign of the Times
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May 20, 2017 at 1:40 p.m. UTC
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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.
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May 19, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. UTC
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The World Is Watching: Can WannaCry's Creators Cash Out Their Bitcoin Ransom?
Bitcoins amassed by those behind the huge malware attack are being watched by the authorities. Can they retrieve the funds and not get caught?
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May 18, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. UTC
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Trust Your Oracle? Cornell Launches Tool for Confidential Blockchain Queries
A new tool from Cornell's famed IC3 lab allows ethereum smart contracts to obtain and send information more securely.
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May 17, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. UTC
May 17, 2017