Events

CES 2016
World of Bitcoin Shrinks as Startups Scale Back at CES 2016
One of the biggest events in the annual tech calendar has passed with only a minor presence from bitcoin or blockchain industry firms.
CES 2016

Paris
ESMA Event Explores Blockchain Impact on Mainstream Finance
The European Securities and Markets Authority recently held an event that focused, in part, on the use of blockchains in mainstream finance.
Paris

Finnovasia
ANX CTO: Bitcoin’s Scalability Issue is a ‘Red Herring’
During a talk at Finnovasia 2015, ANX CTO Hugh Madden said he believes concerns about the bitcoin blockchain’s ability to scale are a “red herring”.
Finnovasia

finnovasia
Blockchain Panel Draws Capacity Crowd at Finnovasia
A blockchain panel at Finnovasia drew so many interested FinTech professionals extra chairs needed to be brought into the auditorium.
finnovasia

TechCrunch blockchain panel
Blockchain Technology Explored at TechCrunch Disrupt London
Blockchain technology was discussed during a panel at TechCrunch Disrupt London, held earlier this week.
TechCrunch blockchain panel

Pindar Wong
Internet Pioneer Pindar Wong: Bitcoin Creator Shouldn't Be Penalized
Internet pioneer Pindar Wong has issued an impassioned plea to authorities amidst speculation bitcoin’s creator may have finally been identified.
Pindar Wong

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China’s Miners Heat Up Debate at Scaling Bitcoin Hong Kong
Day one of Scaling Bitcoin Hong Kong saw discussion and debate on proposals aiming to increase the processing power of the bitcoin blockchain.
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hong kong, cyberport
Expectations High For Blocksize Debate Ahead of Hong Kong Summit
Bitcoin's block size debate will be given renewed life this weekend when some of the industry’s most influential stakeholders gather in Hong Kong.
hong kong, cyberport

Sidney
Commonwealth Bank Seeks Leading Blockchain Role with Sydney Conference
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia will host a two-day blockchain conference in Sydney next month in an attempt to explore the technology's potential.
Sidney

Nick Szabo
Cryptography Pioneer Nick Szabo Touts Blockchain Tech’s Security
Smart contracts pioneer Nick Szabo spoke today at a developer conference for developers working on the public Ethereum blockchain.
Nick Szabo