Technology News
Ripple Labs Unveils Proposal for New Smart Contract System
The company's proposed system could reinvigorate the movement to build smart contract mechanisms.
Computer Giant Dell Now Accepts Bitcoin
Computer giant Dell has become the largest e-commerce company to accept bitcoin, the firm's founder has confirmed.
7 Charts That Show a Year of Growth for Bitcoin ATMs
An analysis of the CoinDesk Bitcoin ATM Map shows an evolving landscape for cryptocurrency teller machines.
Chain’s iOS API Provides Fingerprint Authorisation for Bitcoin Apps
The developer has demoed an open-source API that uses Apple's Touch ID sensor to secure bitcoin transactions.
Report: Mobile Industry Should Embrace Bitcoin or Get Left Behind
Mobile operators should prepare for the digital currency revolution if they want to remain competitive, a consultancy firm says.
Andreessen Horowitz Leads Bitcoin Startup TradeBlock's $2.8 Million Funding
Big data analytics firm TradeBlock has raised $2.8m in new funding led by Andreessen Horowitz and Barry Silbert.
Keybase Project Plans to Make Cryptography as Easy as Twitter
Cryptographic keys are confusing to use and proving ownership is tricky, but a solution is in the pipeline.
Hackers Offer Stolen CNET Database for Bitcoin in Publicity Stunt
Russian hacking group wOrm, which managed to steal CNET’s user database, offered to sell the information for 1 BTC.
ING: Future Bitcoin Protocol Should Include Central Bank Functions
ING Bank has issued a new video assessment of bitcoin that suggests how it can be improved.
Pantera Launches BitIndex to Track Bitcoin
The index was created by the investment firm to forecast "what may happen to bitcoin in the medium term".
