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Bitcoin Startup Blockstream Seeking Patent for Sidechains Design
The US Patent and Trademark Office (USTPO) has published a patent application submitted by bitcoin startup Blockstream for its work on sidechains.
Hong Kong Central Bank: Blockchain Holds 'Enormous Potential'
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has published a new white paper on distributed ledger tech.
One in Four Bitcoin Nodes Are Now Upgraded for SegWit
Bitcoin network data shows that 25 percent of nodes worldwide are signaling support for Segregated Witness.
How Two New Sidechains Proposals Could Change Bitcoin's DNA
Work on bitcoin sidechains – long thought to be one of the best ways to improve the functionality of the network – is advancing. Here's how.
Russia's Central Securities Depository Tests Blockchain Assets Exchange
Russia's national central securities depository (CSD) is working with a tech startup to test the exchange and transfer of blockchain assets.
Australian Travel Agency Tests Blockchain Bookings
A hotel bookings company based in Australia has developed a blockchain proof-of-concept in partnership with Microsoft.
Stolen Bitcoin? Anti-Theft Feature Gets Second Life on Sidechains
A concept that could enable new functionality for bitcoins on the bitcoin blockchain is being tested by Blockstream.
Microsoft Doubles Down on Ethereum With New Blockchain Product
Microsoft's new Ethereum Consortium Blockchain Network is designed to let groups of companies more easily capitalize on blockchain efficiencies.
ABN Amro Joins R3 Blockchain Consortium
ABN Amro has become the latest financial institution to join the R3 blockchain consortium.
Ethereum Bug Sends Smart Contracts Back to the Drawing Board
A small Solidity bug has stirred a big debate among ethereum developers.
