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PwC Principal: Cryptocurrencies Could Power New Economy

A keynote speech at a New York blockchain conference today saw a notable financial executive discuss the potential benefits of cryptocurrency.

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BIP 148 + SegWit2x? A Bitcoin Scaling Compromise Might Not Be So Easy

Popular bitcoin scaling solutions BIP148 and SegWit2x aren't compatible, but should they be to avoid a network split?

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United Nations Sends Aid to 10,000 Syrian Refugees Using Ethereum Blockchain

UN food aid has been issued to thousands of Syrian refugees, signaling success for one of the largest charitable implementations of ethereum.

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Bitcoin, Ethereum and a New Direction for Cryptocurrency Investment

Could there be an asset reallocation ongoing in the crypto sector? That's one possible takeaway from CoinDesk's recent State of Blockchain report.

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3 Signs the Cryptocurrency Exchange Market Is Maturing

CoinDesk Research looks at the major shifts in the composition of bitcoin, ethereum and other exchange traded volume in Q1 and the weeks since.

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The Legal Future of Cryptocurrencies in Brazil

A legal expert argues that attempts to regulate Brazil's cryptocurrency industry at this stage are misguided.

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Striking Twice? Lightning's Joseph Poon Takes On Ethereum Exchange Project

Lightning's Joseph Poon is now building an ethereum-based decentralized exchange in an effort to eliminate third parties from trades.

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Headwinds or Tailwinds? How US Tax Reform Could Impact Bitcoin's Price

Are headwinds or tailwinds for bitcoin's price in store? That depends on Washington's ability to reform corporate tax.

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Google's Director of Engineering Won't Invest in Bitcoin

Google's director of engineering, Ray Kurzweil, says he wouldn't buy bitcoin because it's too unstable, but he has high hopes for blockchain.

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3,000% Gains in 2017: What's Next for Ether Prices?

Ether prices have surged this year, but where do leading analysts and market observers believe they will go next?

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