Technology
Ethereum Will Arrive (and 15 Other Blockchain Predictions for 2016)
Andrew Keys from ConsenSys offers 16 predictions for the blockchain and decentralized technologies sector in 2016.
Accenture: Global Insurers Will Embrace the Blockchain
In a new blog post, a managing director for Accenture argued that in the years ahead, the insurance industry will move to embrace the blockchain.
Vermont's Blockchain Recordkeeping Report Due Next Week
A report on the use of blockchain technology for storing state records is to be delivered to Vermont’s legislature by the end of next week.
Visa Europe: The Blockchain is 'No Longer a Choice'
As part of a year-end retrospective, Visa Europe suggested bitcoin and the blockchain will soon be embraced by financial incumbents.
Australia's Biggest Stock Exchange is Taking a 'Close Look' at Blockchain
The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) is reportedly looking at whether to use blockchain technology to manage trade risk.
Insurance Giant Allianz France Exploring Blockchain Potential
Managing director of a startup accelerator owned by Allianz France tells CoinDesk why his firm is investigating the blockchain.
IBM Creates Open-Source Blockchain With Linux and Big Banks
IBM has launched an open-source blockchain project along with financial incumbents including JP Morgan and Wells Fargo.
Microsoft Adds New Blockchain Services to Software Sandbox
Microsoft's Azure cloud computing platform is adding additional options to its blockchain-as-a-service sandbox.
Kleiner Perkins is Using Blockchain Tech to Incentivize its Founders
Investment firm KPCB Edge has gone public with Edgecoin, a private blockchain it’s using to reward its startup founders.
Is Segregated Witness the Answer to Bitcoin’s Block Size Debate?
A newly introduced proposal for how the bitcoin network can be scaled to handle greater transaction volumes is gaining traction among developers.
