Ethereum's 'Holy Trinity' Takes Shape As Swarm Testnet Arrives
One-third of ethereum's 'Holy Trinity' of protocols may soon pass a key milestone.
Swarm Targets Blockchain Governance in Platform Pivot
Swarm is pivoting toward decentralized governance, a decision that finds the project shifting away from its prior focus on distributed crowdfunding.
When is a Token a Security? Research Analyzes Blockchain Under US Law
A new working paper penned in part by Harvard and MIT professors analyzes how cryptographic tokens fit under US securities law.
Crypto 2.0 Roundup: Kickstarting Colored Coins and a Public Policy Push
In this roundup, CoinDesk examines the community's efforts to reshape crypto 2.0's public policy and to inspire new colored coins development.
Crypto 2.0 in 2015: Turning Bitcoin Theory Into Big Business
While last year saw lots of hype over crypto 2.0 projects in the making, 2015 could be the year they start to deliver.
Crypto 2.0 Roundup: SEC Rumours, Swarm's Payday and Ethereum's Expansion
Crypto 2.0 projects are gaining increased resources through funding and hiring, while rumors of regulatory action persist.
Crowdfunding Platform Swarm Announces First Class of Startups
Swarm is to launch with five startups, including the developers of smart drones, governance software and decentralized dance parties.
The Promise and Pitfalls of Crypto Crowdfunding
New initiatives by Swarm are trying to push crypto-based crowdfunding forward. But are they the solution?
How Swarm Plans to Become the Facebook of Crowdfunding
The world's first decentralized crowdfunding platform should provide a simple way to create cryptographic shares in new companies.
Who Will Protect Investors in a Cryptocurrency Crowdsale?
Crowdselling via block chains is about to become big news, say advocates – but who will protect investors?
