Daniel Cawrey

Daniel Cawrey has been a contributor to CoinDesk since 2013. He has written two books on the crypto space, including 2020’s “Mastering Blockchain” from O'Reilly Media. His new book, “Understanding Crypto,” arrives in 2023.

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Gliph Marketplace Launches as 'Craigslist for Bitcoin'

By implementing a peer-to-peer marketplace for users, Gliph is expanding beyond secure messaging with bitcoin.

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Gregory Maxwell: How I Went From Bitcoin Skeptic to Core Developer

The bitcoin core developer discusses his early disbelief in bitcoin's basic concept, how he helped develop sidechains and the issues facing bitcoin.

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Stellar's Joyce Kim Talks the Launch, the Fork and the Future

Stellar Foundation co-founder Joyce Kim talks about the issues surrounding the distributed payment network and why developers see its potential.

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Developers Meet for Crash Course in Crypto at Blockchain University Launch

Blockchain University, a 10-week blockchain course for developers, held its launch event yesterday in California

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PeerNova Raises $8.6 Million to Refocus on Enterprise Blockchain Applications

PeerNova has raised $8.6m in new funding as part of a Series A round led by Mosaik Partners and featuring former AOL CEO Steve Case.

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New Blockchain Startup Brings Contracts into the Digital Age

SmartContract is harnessing blockchain technology to create customisable contractual agreements that can be used by experts and newcomers alike.

SmartContract CEO Sergey Nazarov lauching his company's products at DEMO In San Jose. Source: CoinDesk

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How HelloBit Plans to Become the Uber for Global Remittance

By connecting a bitcoin sender to local exchangers, startup HelloBit wants to lower the costs of cross-border payments.

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Bitcoin, Stellar and Sidechains Feature at Future of Money Summit

The annual Future of Money Summit had several digital currency panels as part of its one-day program.

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The Importance of Keeping Crypto Crowdsales Accountable

Prepaid cards, Wall Street and first generation bitcoin companies have gone through unregulated growing pains – what can we learn from them?

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Could Bitcoin Tipping Replace Traditional Online Advertising?

Companies like Google and Facebook are making millions selling online ads. Could bitcoin disrupt their business models?

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