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Bush Security Advisor Warns Against Blockchain Cold War

One of the architects of U.S. monetary policy discusses the risks of blockchain adoption to what he sees as a delicate geo-political balance.

A hedge fund with short position in Kodak does not believe the image firm will use blockchain technology to save itself.

By Wolfie ZhaoFeb 8, 2018

CoinDesk recap's Yahoo Finance's All Markets Summit, a one-da event that focused on cryptocurrency investing and saw notable industry dialogue.

Wien Energie intends to pilot blockchain products in a sustainably designed Viennese urban district this year.

China-based payment service LianLian has said it will use Ripple's xCurrent blockchain solution for cross-border transactions.

By Wolfie ZhaoFeb 7, 2018

Blockchain startup Templum has acquired Liquid Markets Group's broker-dealer and alternative trading system Liquid M Capital LLC.

By Nikhilesh DeFeb 7, 2018

Mario Draghi, president of the European Central Bank, has said credit institutions in Europe are not as keen on cryptocurrencies as the public.

By Wolfie ZhaoFeb 7, 2018

Tracking funds on the blockchain may help catch crooks, but such snooping undermines one of the most important characteristics of money: Fungibility.

CoinDesk recaps Tuesday's U.S. Senate hearing, in which two major regulatory agencies testified as to their abilities to oversee the crypto market.

As might be expected, Tuesday's Senate hearing touched on cryptocurrencies' volatility. But the head of the CFTC put the matter in perspective.

By Stan HigginsFeb 6, 2018