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Credit Unions Seek to Become First to Market With Banking Blockchain
More than 50 credit unions are now laying the groundwork for what they believe could become the financial industry's first live blockchain project.
The Fight for On-Blockchain Bitcoin Scaling Soldiers On
A web conference this week found a notable selection of industry thought leaders exploring lesser-publicized solutions for bitcoin scaling.
Microsoft Launches Smart Contracts Security Working Group
Microsoft is organizing a working group dedicated to improving the security of smart contracts.
Plug and Play's Biggest Blockchain Batch Plans Big Bank Collaborations
Meet the eight blockchain startups that were recently accepted into storied Silicon Valley accelerator Plug and Play's fourth FinTech batch.
What Will Be Bitcoin's Next Big Price Event?
While bitcoin prices have enjoyed relative calm in recent weeks, analysts believe new forces could soon fuel sharp price gains.
'Settlement Coin' Is All About Banks, Not Blockchain
The design of a high-profile project should give the public pause about how banks are seeking to apply blockchain, analyst Frances Coppola argues.
Could the Blockchain End Bureaucracy?
In this OpEd, Reform researcher Alexander Hitchcock discusses how blockchain could lead to big savings in civil services.
Inside 'Bitcoin Vault': Could a Technical Fix Block Hackers for Good?
A new proposal could make it easier for bitcoin exchanges to guard against hacks, but key challenges around enacting the change are slowing advances.
Building the Foundations for a Scalable Ethereum Community
Do events like The DAO collapse prove blockchains need formal governance? Blockchain analyst Josh Stark argues that it's too early to tell.
Sorry Blockchain, Any Joe Schmoe Shouldn’t Be Able to Start a Bank
Safety issues with some new, disruptive business models highlight why regulations exist. Surely the same goes for firms that hold our money.
