Michael del Castillo

A full-time member of the Editorial Team at CoinDesk, Michael covers cryptocurrency and blockchain applications. His writing has been published in the New Yorker, Silicon Valley Business Journal and Upstart Business Journal. Michael is not an investor in any digital currencies or blockchain projects. He has previously held value in bitcoin (<a href="https://qa.coindesk.com/editorial-policy/">See: Editorial Policy</a>). Email: michael@coindesk.com. Follow Michael: <a href="https://twitter.com/delrayman">@delrayman</a>

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Bitcoin Startup Align Raises $24 Million, Rebrands as Veem

Veem, formally known as Align Commerce, has raised $24m as part of its plan to simplify global fiat currency payments using the bitcoin blockchain.

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State Street Wants to Monetize Blockchain With Artificial Intelligence

State Street is experimenting with ways to monetize blockchain tech by harnessing the predictive powers of artificial intelligence.

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The World's Largest Shipping Firm Now Tracks Cargo on Blockchain

Global shipping giant Maersk has conducted its first blockchain-based shipment in partnership with IBM.

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Blockchain Adoption Optimism Suffers Setback at DTCC Fintech Event

The anticipated timeline for blockchain adoption has increased since last year for attendees of the annual DTCC fintech gathering.

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The Lack of Blockchain Talent is Becoming An Industry Concern

At the DTCC's Fintech Symposium, the lack of available blockchain job applicants was cited as a roadblock to industry goals.

DTCC Fintech Symposium 2017. Credit: CoinDesk/Michael del Castillo

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Disruption Not Included? Ethereum Alliance Shows Blockchain Shift

The founding members of the Ethereum Enterprise Alliance are looking for the best of both worlds – for startups and incumbents.

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Microsoft Adds JPMorgan’s 'Quorum' Blockchain to Azure Platform

Microsoft has added JPMorgan’s blockchain service Quorum to its blockchain tool box.

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Big Corporates Unite for Launch of Enterprise Ethereum Alliance

JP Morgan, Microsoft, BP and Wipro are among the global corporations behind the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance, set to be unveiled today.

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Monax to Bring Ethereum Tech to Hyperledger Blockchain Group

Monax has joined Hyperledger and proposed what would be the consortium's first ever ethereum virtual machine.

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Banks Turn to Bitcoin Tracking in Fight Against Human Trafficking

Inside the struggle to trace the transactions of human traffickers, who, in recent years, have turned to bitcoin.

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