Craig Wright Attempts to Copyright the Satoshi White Paper and Bitcoin Code

Craig Wright has filed copyright registrations for the original Satoshi white paper and bitcoin code with the U.S. Copyright Office.

Baidu’s Blockchain Photo App Launches With Its Own Token

Chinese internet search giant Baidu has created a proprietary token to power its new blockchain-based photo validating and sharing service. 

Intel Thinks Blockchain Could Power a Next-Gen Media Rights Manager

Tech giant Intel has moved to protect a custom system for digital rights management built on a blockchain.

Coders Beware: Licensing Issues Abound for Ether Apps

Lawyers take a look at the challenges involved in using ethereum's open-source code, and what they claim are its potential pitfalls.

Fight for Your Right: Universal Music Veteran Launches Ethereum IP Platform

A newly funded startup called Blokur aims to use the ethereum blockchain to better manage rights within the music industry.

US Commerce Department Weighs Blockchain at Washington Event

An event held in Washington, DC, today saw the US Commerce Department speak with blockchain startup executives and technology enthusiasts.

US Commerce Department to Discuss Blockchain Copyright

US officials to discuss using blockchain for copyright management.

How Ascribe Uses Bitcoin Tech to Help Underserved Artists

CoinDesk speaks with Ascribe CTO Trent McConaghy, who co-founded a startup behind a blockchain-powered IP ownership platform.

How Monegraph Uses the Block Chain to Verify Digital Assets

A collaboration between an NYU professor and a technologist has resulted in a new way to secure digital property.