smart contracts
UNICEF's Venture Arm Trials Ethereum Smart Contracts
The venture arm of the United Nation's Children's Fund (UNICEF) is expanding its exploration of blockchain to include ethereum.

One of Ethereum's Earliest Smart Contract Languages Is Headed for Retirement
One of the oldest ethereum smart contracting languages is showing signs of age – and it may point to underlying weaknesses in the token economy.

'First' Ethereum Decompiler Launches With JP Morgan Quorum Integration
What could be the first-ever ethereum smart contract decompiler was demoed at a hacker event in Las Vegas on Thursday.

To the Moon? Blockchain's Hiring Crunch Could Last Years
The world may be buzzing about blockchain and its recent influx of ICO-based capital, but a lack of skilled developers threatens to hold up growth.

UK Judge: 'No Doubt' Smart Contract Law Update Should Be Considered
The leading judge in England and Wales has said U.K. law may need to be updated to account for blockchain-based smart contracts.

Smart Contracts for Bitcoin? Lightning's Tadge Dryja Is Working on It
A well-known bitcoin developer has published a new proposal for how smart contracts could be added to the blockchain network.

Swift Completes Blockchain Smart Contracts Trial
Interbank messaging platform Swift has completed a blockchain proof-of-concept built using a data oracle from startup SmartContract.

Financial Stability Board: Blockchain Could Raise Cross-Border Data Issues
The Financial Stability Board has published a new report on fintech raising questions about data privacy and smart contracts.

Are Smart Contracts Smart? A Critical Look at Basic Blockchain Questions
A lawyer breaks down the existing legislation that determines whether smart contracts are smart, legally binding or a even contract at all.

Thomson Reuters to Power Blockchain Contracts with Experimental Service
Thomson Reuters bets on new revenue for its data from firms involved in blockchain consortia efforts, R3 and the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance.
