Bitcoin

Markets

At Consensus 2017, leaders of different blockchain projects discussed how their platforms could eventually become an interoperable "mesh" of services.

By Michael del CastilloMay 23, 2017

Markets

The Initiative For CryptoCurrencies & Contracts (IC3) has unveiled a new version of its Teechan off-chain transaction protocol.

By Stan HigginsMay 22, 2017

Markets

A panel focused on bitcoin scaling drew crowds at Consensus 2017 today, though panelists painted a somewhat murky picture of potential paths forward.

By Alyssa HertigMay 22, 2017

Tech

RSK Labs has received $3.5m in pre-Series A funding and opened up its production testnet to the public.

By Amy CastorMay 22, 2017

Finance

Skandiabanken customers can now link bitcoin holdings to bank accounts, a signal cryptocurrency is finding its place in the broader fintech arena.

By Noelle AchesonMay 22, 2017

Markets

Bitcoin prices passed $2,000 for the first time ever on the CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index (BPI), climbing more than 100% since the start of the year.

By Charles Lloyd Bovaird IIMay 20, 2017

Markets

Bitcoin mining hardware firm Canaan has acquired document timestamping service Proof of Existence, taking on its developer-creator as an advisor.

By Stan HigginsMay 20, 2017

Markets

Bitcoin developers discuss a messy divorce with former maintainer Gavin Andresen, once the most public face of the digital currency project.

By Bailey ReutzelMay 19, 2017

Markets

Bitcoin's price has nearly doubled so far in 2017, rising from $1,000 at the end of last year to a new all-time high of $1,900 today.

By Pete RizzoMay 19, 2017

Markets

The total market cap of all cryptocurrencies reached an all-time high today, as these innovative assets continue to draw robust inflows.

By Charles Lloyd Bovaird IIMay 18, 2017