UBS Prototyping Settlement Coin To Revolutionize Trade Between Banks
The Swiss megabank is reportedly working on a currency backed altcoin, in an attempt to reduce settlement times. The move could potentially make the banking industry far more efficient.
Deloitte Launches Rubix, A One Stop Blockchain Software Platform
[Deloitte](http://www2.deloitte.com/us/en.html), one of the world’s “Big Four” audit firms, has announced that they are trialling blockchain tech for potential applications, including the automation of client auditing and crowdsourcing its consulting efforts.
Bitcoin and Banks – The Race Is On
Banks are playing catch up with Bitcoin, which they initially shied away from. Bankers are shedding their legacy cloaks and moving to blockchain technology, to stay in the game.
Everledger Uses the Blockchain, Tackling Conflict Diamonds And Insurance Fraud
The global diamond industry has long suffered from unique problems, including origin tracking, document tampering, and insurance valuation disparities. A London based startup, Everledger, believes that Bitcoin's blockchain may be the key to solving them all.
Partnerships In The Bitcoin Industry
Strategic partnerships are booming in the Bitcoin community. If handled correctly, they can reap wonderful rewards, if misguided they can be detrimental.
Digital Asset Holdings Reveals Plans as it Picks Up Two Blockchain Startups
A blockchain-focused startup run by ex-JP Morgan executive Blythe Masters has made two acquisitions in the bitcoin space, that reveal a lot about their bitcoin-free business strategy.
The Hunt for Satoshi Nakamoto; A Tool for Innovation
Alex Preukschat recently presented his project Bitcoin: *The Hunt for Satoshi Nakamoto*, at Innobasque,Global Innovation Day 2015 hosted in Basque, Spain. Preukschat discusses with Brave New Coin the inspiration and intent behind the graphic novel.
Brawker to Open Source Failing Marketplace
The online marketplace exchanging bitcoin for goods, shuts down due to lack of growth and user interest. CEO Gabriel Majoulet claims plans for “open sourcing our decentralized multisignature framework.”
A Final Look Back: The State Of Bitcoin Heading Into 2015
Coinsetter CEO, Jaron Lukasiewicz, describes 2014 as bitcoin's year of Maturity & Growth and outlines how 2015 is geared up to be a year of Strength. Lukasiewicz shares his insights and outlines which 'Low-Hanging Fruit' market opportunities await for bitcoin for the future.
Vikram Kumar At Bitcoin South: Announcing C-WEB; Distributed Computing With The Blockchain
Speaking at Bitcoin-South, Vikram Kumar, the ex-CEO of MEGA-upload, unveiled the CWEB project. Distributed Computing using Blockchain Technology and talked about the Start-Up behind the project; Swerl.io
Bitcoin Hashrate Jumps Then Drops – How $3.6 Million Worth Of Bitcoin Mining Equipment Went Up In Smoke
A Bitcoin Mining farm, estimated to have held $3.6 Millions dollars of the latest Bitcoin Mining equipment, burns to the ground in Thailand.
Dark Wallet: Bitcoin, Controversy And Innovation
2013 was a good year for the team, raising in excess of $50K. They’ve been in the news again recently, this time linked to IS and the Mujahadeen. Some of the founders continue to live unconventional lives.
Decentralization Is Near: Interview With Vikram Kumar Of Swerl.io
Ex-CEO of MEGA & Internet NZ talks Decentralization, Regulation and his new start-up Swerl IO and the invention of the C-WEB ahead of the public announcement at the Bitcoin South Conference.
The Bitcoin Question: Currency versus Trust-less Transfer Technologyâ,OECD Working Papers on Finance,Insurance and Private Pensions,No. 37,OECD Publishing.
The financial crisis has led to a widespread loss of trust in financial intermediaries of all kinds, perhaps helping to open the way towards the general acceptance of alternative technologies. This paper briefly summarises the cryptocurrency phenomenon, separating the âcurrencyâ issues from the potential technology benefits. With respect to crypto currencies, the paper argues that these canât undermine the ability of central banks to conduct monetary policy.
