Technology
Microsoft Details Collaboration With Blockchain Startup Tierion
Tech giant Microsoft has announced a new blockchain partnership as part of its internal decentralized identity initiative.

American Express Joins Hyperledger Blockchain Project
Credit card giant American Express has joined the Linux Foundation-led Hyperledger blockchain project.

Swiss Blockchain Consortium Develops Ethereum Trading Tool
Firms in Switzerland working on an ethereum-based OTC trading platform say they have completed work on a new privacy solution.

IoT Meets NFC In Zerado's New Blockchain Prototype
If entrepreneurs at this London blockchain startup are right, hotels of the future could one day feature IoT-powered room access.

Zcash + Ethereum = ♥: Why Two Blockchains Are Evolving Together
Progress on incorporating Zcash's anonymity into ethereum indicates an ongoing, fragmented effort to make major blockchain networks more compatible.

Rethinking Proof of Work: The Quest to 'Improve' Bitcoin Heats Up
The system that secures bitcoin, proof of work, demands vast amounts of energy – and that's a prize problem to solve, say researchers.

Review: Putting Ledger's New Bitcoin Hardware to the Test
Ledger's new hardware wallet is the most costly on the market. Does it have the features to justify the expense? BitGo's Jameson Lopp investigates.

Fed Paper: DLT and Digital Currency Could 'Change Payments Landscape'
A new working paper from a US central bank working group is predicting big things for DLT.

Royal Bank of Canada Sees Role for Public Blockchains in Secure Payments
A major bank in Canada is seeking a patent for a secure means of processing payments that could connect with a public blockchain.

Bosch, Cisco, Gemalto and More: Tech Giants Team Up For Blockchain-IoT
A group of Fortune 500 companies is teaming up with blockchain startups to develop a protocol that will integrate IoT devices and blockchain tech.
