Latest from Michael del Castillo
Brave’s Bitcoin Browser ‘Full Steam Ahead’ Despite Publisher Uproar
A cease-and-desist letter hasn't stopped Brave Software from releasing ad-replacing tech or altering its bitcoin plans.
European Parliament Member: Everyone Should 'Get Some Bitcoins'
European Parliament member Antanas Guoga called blockchain a "perfect technology" when advocating for a new virtual currency task force.
Morgan Stanley Report Issues Predictions for Blockchain in 2025
Morgan Stanley has issued its predictions for how the blockchain industry could evolve over the next decade.
Digital Asset Holdings Acqui-Hires Smart Contract Startup
Digital Asset Holdings has acquired Swiss FinTech startup Elevence to build out a system of smart contracts designed to preserve privacy.
Fidor Bank Veteran Joins Kraken as Senior Legal Counsel
Kraken has hired Edward Stadum from Fidor Bank to help oversee the complicated legal work related to running a global digital currency exchange.
Insurance Giant John Hancock Begins Blockchain Tech Tests
Insurance provider John Hancock has begun work on proofs-of-concept using blockchain in partnership with ConsenSys Enterprise and BlockApps.
How MIT is Using Ripple to Push Blockchain Research Beyond Theory
MIT has moved its blockchain research from the theoretical to the real world with a project announced earlier this week with Ripple.
Hyperledger Project Explores Fighting Counterfeit Drugs with Blockchain
Hyperledger project member Accenture has proposed using blockchain tech to fight the spread of counterfeit drugs.
New York's 'Energy Czar' Talks Future of Blockchain for Energy Grids
As the state of New York works to distribute its energy grid one company, Transactive Grid, hopes to be its blockchain-based payments network.
R3 Reveals 8 Areas of Focus for Blockchain Bank Trials
R3CEV's top lawyer talks about 8 proof-of-concepts in the works. But the areas he focused on won't necessarily be replaced by the technology.
