Bitcoin Startup Blockchain Adds Uber, UBS Execs to Leadership Team

Bitcoin software wallet startup Blockchain added two new executive hires this week, amid a continued buildup of expertise on its team.

Meet the 5 Finalists for CoinDesk’s Consensus 2017 Startup Contest

Ready for Consensus? Here's a sneak preview of our upcoming startup competition offering $10,000 in prize money.

Blockchain vs Fake News? Startup Userfeeds Takes Up Fight

A new startup is seeking to fight the phenomenon of fake news using an ethereum-based blockchain platform.

Polish Startups Back Blockchain Best Practices Proposal

A government agency in Poland has put in a place best practices documentation in a bid to help the blockchain industry better self-regulate.

Polish Law Enforcement Investigating Bitcoin Exchange Shutdown

Prosecutors in Łódź, Poland, have launched an investigation into the shutdown of Bitcurex, one the country's oldest and largest bitcoin exchanges.

Poland’s Financial Ombudsman Calls for Bitcoin Exchange Regulation

Poland’s Financial Ombudsman has called on the country’s Ministry of Finance to regulate the cryptocurrency exchanges.

Polish Regulator Recognizes Bitcoin Businesses

Poland's Central Statistical Office has recognized the trading and mining of virtual currencies as official economic activities.

Polish Finance Ministry: EU Should Create Bitcoin Regulation

Poland’s Ministry of Finance has said regulating bitcoin should form "part of initiatives at the EU level".

Bitcoin Foundation Ukraine: Central Bank Warning Isn’t a Ban

The Ukrainian chapter of the Bitcoin Foundation has given its opinion on a central bank statement concerning the legal status of bitcoin.