Technology
French Politicians Predict Blockchain Tech Will Lead to Job Losses
Two of France’s left-leaning political parties speculated in a publication that technologies like the blockchain could lead to “massive” job losses.
China's Central Bank Weighing Blockchain Tech for Digital Currency
The head of the People’s Bank of China opened up about its proposed digital currency initiative in a new interview.
Industry Businesses Pledge to Avoid Bitcoin Network Split
A group of bitcoin miners, exchanges and service providers have issued a letter stating that they would not back hard forks of the network.
Why Bitcoin’s Scaling Debate is An Opportunity Not a Flaw
Writer Nozomi Hayase looks at how bitcoin's scalability debate should be seen as just another phase in the growth of the digital currency.
Linux, IBM Share Bold Vision for Hyperledger Project, a Blockchain Fabric for Business
CoinDesk speaks to some of the driving forces behind Hyperledger, an initiative that aims to create an open fabric for blockchain technology.
Bitcoin Classic Publishes Code That Could Double Bitcoin's Block Size
The first release for the alternative bitcoin implementation of Bitcoin Classic has been published.
Princeton University Releases First Draft of Bitcoin Textbook
The first complete draft of an upcoming Princeton University textbook on bitcoin has been made freely available for download.
21 Inc Launches Bitcoin Transaction Fee Prediction App
21 Inc has launched a free web app that can help bitcoin users determine what level of fee will ensure a transaction is confirmed.
Inside Earthport's Bid to Push Banks Past Blockchain R&D
CoinDesk looks at how Earthport is adding blockchain technology to existing product lines through its Distributed Ledger Payments Hub.
Bitcoin Earns Reputation for Poor Payments Standards Participation
Bailey Reutzel examines how the bitcoin community's reluctant to engage over standards could harm the digital currency in the long term.
