Latest from Michael del Castillo
Settlement Experts Predict Three Fates for Blockchain at Consensus 2016
Digital Asset, itBit, Nasdaq and CME Group gathered at the Consensus 2016 conference to discuss the future of blockchain in finance.
Deloitte Unveils Five Blockchain Partnerships and 20 Prototypes
'Big Four' accounting firm Deloitte has partnered with five startups to produce 20 blockchain prototypes.
Consensus 2016 Panelists Debate Blockchain's Business Impact
Making money off blockchain is no longer just about bitcoin or financial applications. One group of leaders spent today debating that future.
Derivatives Giant CME Group Unveils Benchmarks for Bitcoin Traders
Derivatives marketplace CME Group and Crypto Facilities have unveiled two bitcoin benchmarks designed to give investors a new way to hedge.
Consensus 2016 Hackathon Pushes Blockchain Beyond Finance
The first day of the Consensus 2016 Hackathon saw over twenty blockchain entrepreneurs pitch their ideas and concepts to a wide array of developers.
Deloitte Uses Facebook to Build Warranties on Bitcoin Blockchain
Deloitte has hacked together a product that uses Facebook Messenger to upload warranties to a blockchain and buy insurance after the purchase.
Vitalik Buterin Pitches Hyperledger Project on Ethereum Integration
Ethereum inventor Vitalik Buterin addressed the Hyperledger blockchain project technical steering committee earlier today.
UK Government Awards £248k for Ethereum Prototype
The UK government has awarded £248k to a startup that is building a cross-border payments tool using Ethereum.
Microsoft Japan Among 34 Tech Firms to Launch Blockchain Consortium
A group of 34 companies from around the world has launched Japan’s first blockchain trade association.
Vote Moves Europe Closer to AML Policy for Digital Currency Exchanges
A European Parliament committee voted to adopt a report on virtual currencies today, moving Europe one step closer to an AML policy for the industry.
