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Swift Completes Blockchain Smart Contracts Trial

Interbank messaging platform Swift has completed a blockchain proof-of-concept built using a data oracle from startup SmartContract.

A look at ethereum's scaling challenges that showcases how far the platform is from becoming the "world computer" originally envisioned.

By Alyssa HertigJun 30, 2017

Code for a popular but controversial bitcoin scaling proposal is set to be released on Friday, marking a major milestone for the effort.

By Alyssa HertigJun 29, 2017

Celebrity investor Mark Cuban has revealed he intends to purchase tokens as part of an ICO launched by one of his portfolio startups, Unikrn.

An evaluation of the possible legal risks of a bitcoin protocol change written by startup nChain has been criticised by industry legal experts.

By Pete RizzoJun 28, 2017

A famed early-stage Silicon Valley investment firm breaks its silence on ICOs and how the new funding method might affect its approach.

The World Bank is launching a blockchain lab to develop projects that can improve governance and social outcomes in the developing world.

By Aaron StanleyJun 28, 2017

The World Economic Forum has published a paper arguing that blockchain stakeholders should organize in a way that would dwarf the largest consortia.

Jimmy Nguyen of nChain provides an opinion on possible legal issues with the SegWit scaling proposal should it activate on bitcoin's network.

By Jimmy NguyenJun 27, 2017

In a new interview with CoinDesk, ASIC chairman Greg Medcraft opens up about how the regulator is observing blockchain innovation.

By Aaron StanleyJun 27, 2017

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