smart contracts
Blockchain Smart Contracts Subject to Financial Laws, Says CFTC Primer
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission says smart contracts are covered under financial rules in its new primer on the technology.

Bitcoin Smart Contract Startup RSK Unveils New Infrastructure Project
RSK Labs is operating under a new banner, with an emphasis on creating a range of open-source protocols for blockchain infrastructure.

Ethereum Energy Project Now Powers 700 Households in 10 Cities
Little-known ethereum project Lition is live and quietly helping German citizens hunt down cheaper energy options.

Pantera Capital Backs Blockchain Security Startup's $5.5 Million Round
Smart contract security startup Synthetic Minds has raised $5.5 million from investors including Pantera Capital.

CFTC Official Warns Smart Contract Designers Over Predictive Code
Smart contract coders could be held liable for providing predictive "event contracts" on a blockchain, a CFTC commissioner has said.

SpankChain Says Hacker Returned Stolen Crypto Funds
SpankChain reported Thursday night that a hacker who stole 165 ETH from its payment platform had returned the funds.

SpankChain Loses $40K in Hack Due to Smart Contract Bug
SpankChain, a cryptocurrency project focused on the adult industry, lost almost $40,000 due to a smart contract flaw on Saturday.

Sidechains Are Bringing ICOs to Bitcoin And That Might Change Crypto Funding
By the end of the year, an initial coin offering will be launched on bitcoin. thanks to sidechains tech.

Wyre Acquires Bitcoin Smart Contract Derivatives Platform Hedgy
E-payment startup Wyre has acquired bitcoin smart contract developer Hedgy to broaden the scope of its offerings.

Ripio Rolls Out Crypto-Powered Loans Across Latin America
Ripio is driving mainstream adoption among the unbanked of South America, offering crypto loans in Argentina, Mexico, and Brazil.
