Companies

gong, loud
Why a Quiet Blockchain Consortium Could Soon Make Noise
While high-profile consortiums are progressing to big fanfare, a small blockchain effort working quietly in Luxembourg could affect the whole world.
gong, loud

deloitte
How Deloitte's Bitcoin Bistro Was Built
Consulting giant Deloitte chats to CoinDesk about how and why it started accepting bitcoin in its Toronto office complex.
deloitte

business, data
Blockchain Low Among Corporate Investment Priorities, PwC Finds
New research finds that blockchain tech is low on the list of investment priorities at major banking firms.
business, data

Emirates
Emirates NBD Enlists UAE Central Bank in Blockchain Check Trial
One of the Middle East's largest banking groups is pushing ahead on a plan to use blockchain to prevent paper cheque fraud.
Emirates

bitcoin, trade
Digital Currency Exchange ShapeShift Raises $10.4 Million Series A
Digital currency exchange startup ShapeShift has closed a new funding round, one which it hopes will fuel a suite of new products.
bitcoin, trade

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Chinese Lender CreditEase Launches Blockchain Supply Chain Service
A major peer-to-peer lender in China is seeking to promote blockchain solutions in the global supply chain.
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War of the Words: Who's Said What About a Bitcoin Fork?
CoinDesk rounds up the various announcements from industry startups in the wake of speculation the bitcoin network could see a technical split.
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dubai, green
BitOasis Expands Credit Card Bitcoin Buying to 5 New Countries
Dubai-based bitcoin startup BitOasis is expanding its presence outside the UAE with a new announcement.
dubai, green

Web
This Dark Web Market is Planning to Add Support for Ethereum
One of the most well-known dark markets is looking to add support for ethereum in the coming weeks.
Web

btcc, bitcoin
BTCC Launches Mobile Bitcoin Wallet for Android and iOS
China-based bitcoin startup BTCC is formally launching its feature-packed Mobi payments app today.
btcc, bitcoin