Technology
Hedgy Hopes to Tackle Bitcoin Volatility Using Multi-Signature Technology
The startup wants to help merchants, investors and others avoid problems associated with bitcoin's unpredictable pricing behavior.

Review: Bitcoin 'Vault' Trezor Lives Up to its Name
Hardware wallet Trezor offers an additional layer of security for users who maintain a substantial stash of bitcoin.

The Blacklist Debate: When is it OK to Meddle with Bitcoin's Code?
A developer who blacklisted gambling websites with custom bitcoin code has raised tempers, and a few interesting questions.

Open-Source Tool Identifies Weak Bitcoin Wallet Signatures
The developer behind a Heartbleed vulnerability checker has developed a new tool that tracks down poorly secured bitcoin transactions.

Practical Sessions and In-Depth Talks Mark Final Day of Hashers United
Day two of the Hashers United Las Vegas bitcoin mining convention featured both practical and conceptual seminars.

IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings Explore Block Chain's Potential
Bitcoin was discussed at the annual International Monetary Fund and World Bank meetings held in Washington, DC, this weekend.

Imperial College London to Offer Credits for Bitcoin Projects
Imperial College and Entrepreneur First, a pre-seed investment programme, have announced a partnership to bring bitcoin technology to students.

Crypto 2.0 Roundup: The Overstock Effect, Counterparty Debates and a Crypto iTunes
CoinDesk explores how Overstock's alliance with Counterparty will impact crypto 2.0, and a new platform for music lovers.

Gavin Andresen Proposes Bitcoin Hard Fork to Address Network Scalability
Bitcoin Foundation chief scientist Gavin Andresen has proposed increasing the bitcoin network block size.

Airbitz's Touchless Bitcoin Wallet Targets Novices, Evangelists Alike
Airbitz has launched an upgraded wallet with cloud-enabled encryption, a merchant directory and wireless transactions.
