Technology
IBM Exec Elected Chair of Hyperledger Blockchain Committee
An IBM executive has been elected as the chair of the technical advisory committee to the Linux Foundation-led Hyperledger blockchain project.
Korea's Securities Exchange Developing Blockchain Trading System
The Korea Exchange, South Korea’s lone securities exchange, is reportedly moving to create an over-the-counter trading platform using blockchain.
Lightning’s Balancing Act: Challenges Face Bitcoin’s Scalability Savior
What tech challenges face the bitcoin Lightning Network? Jameson Lopp analyzes in this in-depth feature piece.
Intel is Testing a Blockchain it Built With a Fantasy Sports Game
IT giant Intel is running an internal blockchain trial centered on a fantasy sports market.
Bitcoin Has No Leader, and Maybe That's a Good Thing
OB1 CEO Brian Hoffman discusses the current infighting among bitcoin's developers and why he believes a change in thinking is needed.
Orix, Shizuoka Become Latest Japanese Banks to Trial Blockchain
A group of Japanese financial services and technology companies have formed a new blockchain research initiative.
Inside Bloq’s Bid to Bring Bitcoin's Code to Enterprise Businesses
CoinDesk profiles Bloq, a new startup by bitcoin developer Jeff Garzik and long-time industry investor Matt Roszak.
Mizuho, Microsoft Japan Trial Blockchain System for Syndicated Loans
Financial services giant Mizuho has announced a second blockchain technology trial that will focus on syndicated loans.
European Central Bank Exploring Blockchain Tech Applications
In a new report, the European Central Bank (ECB) has said it is investigating blockchain use within its securities and payments settlement systems.
IBM Goes Big on Blockchain Unveiling Services Suite and Strategy
CoinDesk dives deep into a string new announcements from global IT giant IBM that cements its position as a market leader in blockchain services.
