Technology
Ether Prices Just Hit a New 2017 High
Ether prices surged on 14th February, pushing higher amid a strong pickup in trading volume and a leveraged market.
Vitalik Buterin Issues Update on Ethereum's 'Metropolis' Upgrade
Work on ethereum's next scheduled software release is advancing according to the blockchain platform's creator.
Hardware Over Hard Forks: How Accenture Plans to End Blockchain's Security Debate
Can dedicated hardware bring institutions on board with blockchain in a way that consensus-driven hard forks can't? This company is betting on it.
Arizona’s Proposed Blockchain Gun Tracking Ban Pushes Ahead
An effort to prohibit the tracking of firearms with distributed ledgers has progressed to the state's Senate.
Blockchain is 5 Years From Mainstream, Post-Trade Consortium Members Say
Members of the Post-Trade Distributed Ledger Group see a multi-year adoption timeline for the technology, according to a new survey.
Blockchain Firms Aim For Hedge Funds, But is There a Better Target?
While blockchain startups are targeting the hedge fund industry, venture capital may be a better place to focus efforts, says Noelle Acheson.
A Bitcoin Hard Fork? The Science of Contentious Code is Advancing
Developers are probing deeper into how best to execute a hard fork – a contentious upgrading tool that promises numerous benefits for bitcoin.
What Makes Bitcoin Great? One Scientist is On a Quest to Find Out
Academics still aren't sure why bitcoin is so robust, but one Cornell professor has made it her mission to find out.
Arizona Bill Would Make Blockchain Smart Contracts 'Legal'
An Arizona legislator wants to amend state law to account for blockchain signatures and smart contracts, public records show.
