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After Two-Year High, Will Bitcoin’s Price Rise or Fall?
The price of bitcoin is back in the spotlight, but following weeks of gains, market observers are beginning to assess what’s next. READ MORE
Microsoft Launches ‘Project Bletchley’ to Help Build Blockchain Consortiums
Microsoft today unveiled a new project designed to make it easier for businesses to team up on new blockchain projects. READ MORE
IMF Economist Examines Bitcoin Blockchain’s Role in Banking
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has published an article in Finance and Development magazine that examines the case for bitcoin’s blockchain technology and suggests that while the technology might have READ MORE
Allianz Tests Blockchain to Boost Catastrophe Bond Trades
Germany-based insurance giant Allianz has tested how blockchain-based smart contracts could be used to handle catastrophe swaps and bonds. READ MORE
CPA Trade Association Pushes IRS for Bitcoin Tax Guidance
The AICPA has submitted comments to the IRS that seek to encourage the US tax agency to provide clarity on bitcoin and digital currency treatment. READ MORE
Ether Hits Record Highs as Price Decouples From Bitcoin
The price of ether, the native digital asset on the Ethereum blockchain, neared $20 for the first time ever on 14th June, approaching the milestone as it appeared to break READ MORE
Security Pioneer John McAfee Adds Blockchain Experts to Advisory Board
Security pioneer John McAfee is building an advisor board of blockchain experts as part of his latest venture. READ MORE
‘Blockchain-Friendly’ Bill Moves Forward in North Carolina
A bill designed to bring digital currencies under North Carolina’s money transmitter framework is moving forward in the US state. READ MORE
Leaderless DAO Put to the Test Following Ethereum Vulnerability
Slock.it today announced several fixes to the code that underlies The DAO, an autonomous organization that has raised over $150m-worth of ether. READ MORE
Bitcoin Investment Vehicle Resumes Nasdaq Trading After Acquisition
A bitcoin trading option targeting European investors and listed on Nasdaq Nordic is once again live. READ MORE