Technology
Private Retreat to Unite Bitcoin Execs for Scaling Debate
The invitation-only Satoshi Roundtable is set to convene for its second year, this time playing host to discussions on bitcoin scaling.
Blockstream Raises $55 Million to Build Out Bitcoin’s Blockchain
Blockstream has raised $55m in Series A funding, bringing its total capital raised to $76m over two investment rounds.
Amid Scaling Debate, Bitcoin Core Goes on Outreach Offensive
CoinDesk examines the current bitcoin scaling debate through the eyes of Bitcoin Core, the project's main developer team.
Bitcoin Social Network DATT Reaches Proof-of-Concept Stage
A decentralized social network founded by Reddit’s former cryptocurrency engineer has moved forward to the proof-of-concept stage.
Digital Asset Holdings Details Work on Hyperledger Blockchain Platform
Digital Asset Holdings has released new details about its long-secretive Hyperledger blockchain platform to be maintained by the Linux Foundation.
UBS Contributes Blockchain Code to HIV Research Effort
UBS has donated the code for a blockchain-based trading platform to a nonprofit group funding research into a cure for HIV/AIDS.
Vermont Says Blockchain Record-Keeping System Too Costly
The cost of using the blockchain for a public records system would outweigh any benefits, a report prepared for Vermont’s legislature concludes.
Making Sense of Bitcoin's Divisive Block Size Debate
Confused about the current state of bitcoin's 'block size debate'? CoinDesk rounds up thoughts from a recent influx of blogs on the subject.
Report Urges UK Government to Test Blockchain Tech
A new report from the UK Government Office for Science has recommended a broad government effort to explore and test blockchain technology.
BitGo Launches 'Instant' Bitcoin Transaction Tool
BitGo has launched a new service that aims to allow clients to accept transactions prior to their official confirmation on the bitcoin blockchain.
