Events
US Commerce Department Weighs Blockchain at Washington Event
An event held in Washington, DC, today saw the US Commerce Department speak with blockchain startup executives and technology enthusiasts.

Relax Lawyers, Nick Szabo Says Smart Contracts Won't Kill Jobs
Smart contract inventor Nick Szabo has said lawyers' roles are "complimentary" to the role of smart contracts.

Blockchain Pros Debate 'Looming Challenges' for Smart Contracts
Two "looming challenges" may stand between smart contract potential and actual widespread adoption.

UAE Government to Sponsor $140k Blockchain Hackathon
The government of the United Arab Emirates is sponsoring a virtual hackathon dedicated to blockchain, with $140,000 in prizes up for grabs.

Steemit's First 'Fest' Reveals the Power of Blockchain Community
Steem's global community came together for SteemFest – a two-day conference in Amsterdam event this month.

Bitcoin Pioneer Charlie Shrem Launches New Blockchain Venture
Months after his release from prison for money laundering violations, entrepreneur Charlie Shrem has announced a new blockchain venture.

China's CITIC Hosts Seminar on Banking and Blockchain
China's CITIC bank, one of the country's largest commercial banks, recently held a seminar devoted to blockchain.

As Argentina Embraces Blockchain, Emphasis on Politics Remains
A recent conference highlights how bitcoin and blockchain may be a means to the same end for Argentina's entrepreneurs.

A Strange High: Two Days at Denver's Crypto-Cannabis Conference
Denver's Crypto-Cannabis Conference wants a marriage between the cryptocurrency and cannabis industry, but is the use case strong enough?

Identity and Aleppo Kick Off Money2020 Blockchain Discussion
The human cost of financial exclusion was the central focus of Money2020's first panel to focus on blockchain.
