Research

Central Bank Crypto Could Bring Economic Gains: Bank of Canada Paper

Central bank-issued cryptocurrency could bring economic welfare gains for Canada and the U.S., according to a researcher from Canada's central bank.

By Wolfie ZhaoJul 27, 2018

A Hubble Space Telescope researcher is testing a blockchain network for processing the vast amounts of data produced.

By Nikhilesh DeJul 24, 2018

Tech giant IBM is seeking to its widen blockchain research, development and education efforts through a partnership with Columbia University.

By Wolfie ZhaoJul 17, 2018

In a report by an advisory firm on initial coin offering (ICO) investments, data shows close to 80% of all ICOs in 2017 were scams.

By Christine KimJul 12, 2018

Shanghai Stock Exchange sees potential for DLT in the securities market, but says the lack of a regulatory framework is a hurdle to be addressed.

By Wolfie ZhaoJul 12, 2018

New research suggests that prices for high-end graphics cards – coveted by both cryptocurrency miners and gamers alike – are falling.

By Muyao ShenJul 11, 2018

This past quarter saw price declines, hacks, regulatory clarity, and many more.

By Peter RyanJul 5, 2018

China's Global Public Chain Assessment Index has released its second monthly evaluation of blockchain networks – with perhaps surprising results.

By Daniel PalmerJun 25, 2018

Stanford University launches the Center for Blockchain Research and Vitalik Buterin, the creator of Ethereum, is one of the sponsors.

By Muyao ShenJun 21, 2018

The Bank of International Settlements harshly reviewed the idea of cryptocurrencies, though it was more accepting of the idea of distributed ledgers.

By Nikhilesh DeJun 18, 2018

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