Technology
China's Biggest Blockchain Startup Will Release New Tech in 2017
Shanghai-based Juzhen Financials plans to launch its own proprietary blockchain technology for banks this year.
Accenture: Blockchain Could Save Investment Banks $12 Billion Annually
A new report from Accenture posits that large investment banks could trim their operational costs by as much as $12bn annually.
Miami's Third Bitcoin Hackathon Was All (OK, Mostly) Fun And Games
Gamification emerged as a major trend at the third-annual Miami Bitcoin Hackathon this week. Here's our summary of the event:
FTC to Host Blockchain Panels at March FinTech Event
The US Federal Trade Commission is hosting a FinTech gathering on 9th March, dedicated in part to blockchain tech and its impact on consumers.
Report: Blockchain Could Become an $8 Billion Global Industry By 2024
The next eight years could see the blockchain marketplace grow to nearly $8bn in value, according to a new research report.
Hardly Anyone Seems to Be Using Zcash's Anonymity Features
Three months since its launch, not many people appear to be using Zcash's signature 'shielded addresses'.
Deloitte Launches Blockchain Research Lab in New York
‘Big Four’ accounting firm Deloitte has launched its second blockchain-focused R&D lab, with more planned for later in 2017.
As India Goes Cashless, its Central Bank Researches Blockchain
Following an increase in domestic bitcoin interest, a research center backed by India's central bank is now researching blockchain.
Blockchain Angels Invest $1 Million in Bitcoin-Ethereum Hybrid Qtum
A new public blockchain that would seek to merge requested design aspects of both the bitcoin and ethereum blockchains has raised $1m in funding.
