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Hyperledger Project announces business blockchain Composer
Hyperledger Composer has been accepted into incubation by the group's technical steering committee.
Users of 'Btc-e' cryptocurrency exchange reporting spike in email phishing attempts
The attacker is asking victims to 'review Btc-e codes' by opening a Word file.
Norton Rose Fulbright looks at the future of blockchain-automated insurance
The global law firm has released its second chapter on DLT technology, focused on the insurance industry.
Ethereum co-founder Dr Gavin Wood and company release Parity Bitcoin
The Parity Bitcoin technology stack offers a new implementation of the Bitcoin protocol written in Rust.
Antbleed: Massive Bitcoin backdoor could knock out 'at least half' of global hashing power
The easily-accessible security flaw affects cyrptocurrency-mining equipment from Bitmain.
Meet Santiment - the blockchain network that pays traders for financial data
The company has unveiled its first 'crypto-financial game' aimed at cryptocurrency traders and investors.
Blockchain payments firm Ripple signs up 10 more banks and PSPs
New joiners include: BBVA, SEB, YES BANK and Star One Credit Union.
Hackers steal '$5m worth' of Bitcoin from cryptocurrency exchange in South Korea
Yapizon, a little-known cryptocurrency exchange, has reportedly been hacked.
The brains behind BitTorrent will create a new cryptocurrency to rival Bitcoin
The creator of file sharing network BitTorrent slams Bitcoin as 'still overhyped'.
Token Summit in New York explores brave new world of blockchain ICOs
Token Summit on May 25 is organised by renowned blockchain author, investor, and entrepreneur William Mougayar,
Tokio Marine and NTT DATA complete blockchain-based cargo insurance certificates
NTT DATA Corp involved in forming international consortium with shipping companies, freight forwarders, banks and insurers.
ConsenSys hires BHP Billiton blockchain and energy expert Dr Tyler Smith
Smith is also founder of Free My Vunk movement and organiser of Houston Ethereum Meetup in 2014.
Blockchain Capital concludes $10m ICO and invests in Parity Technologies
The fund raised $10m worth of BCAP Tokens within six hours in an oversubscribed offering.
Zcash comes to App Store and you can pay your taxes with it in Brazil
Apple's App Store has accepted an update of the iconic Jaxx crypto wallet which includes Zcash.
John McAfee: 'I designed the best product in the world but hackers beat me'
In a letter to shareholders, McAfee addresses concerns, bitcoin and cybersecurity.
Broadridge, JP Morgan, Northern Trust and Banco Santander pilot blockchain-based proxy voting
Pilot run in support of a corporate issuer's AGM with the blockchain as a "shadow" digital register of proxy voting.
R3 and ACORD launch insurance industry Centre of Excellence for distributed ledger technology
R3 counts number of insurance companies amongst its member base, including MetLife, AIA and Suncorp Group.
What is Bitcoin and should I invest? Everything you need to know but were too scared to ask
Digital currency is unpredictable but remains an ''enticing investment'' for some.
Major music rights societies join up for blockchain copyright using IBM and Hyperledger
Involved are: the American Society for Composers, Authors and Publishers; the Society of Authors, Composers and Publishers of Music and PRS for Music.
American-Israeli teen bomb hoaxer made millions selling drugs on Dark Web
Israeli police say the 18-year-old, who terrorised US Jewish communities, worked with criminals.
Ethereum financial inclusion app Humaniq announces public token sale
Pre-order fund open for fiat currency via bank transfer prior to launch date of Token Sale on 6 April, 2017.
Melonport gets new price feeds from Oraclize and CryptoCompare
The smart contracts are now live on the Kovan Ethereum testnet.
Ethereum-based Gnosis chooses Dutch auction-style ICO
The sale of Gnosis tokens (GNO) will commence on 24 April and it is capped at $12.5m.
Blockchain-based Ubitquity pilots with Brazil's land records bureau
The pilot aims to bring secure and cheaper property deeds storage and tracking across South America.
R3 builds collateral lending model with Commerzbank, Credit Suisse UBS and others
HQLAx uses R3's Corda for collateral lending solution in collaboration with R3 and five banks.
Blockchain remittance firm Wyre offers Alipay and WeChat through Remitsy acquisition
Wyre is expanding its footprint in China through the acquisition of Remitsy, the Beijing-based business payments platform.
Chain integrates blockchain technology with Thales hardware security modules
Thales is integrating its nShield hardware security module (HSM) with Chain.
ChromaWay progresses property blockchain with Swedish banks and land registry
Included are: Lantmäteriet (Swedish National Land Survey), SBAB, Landshypotek Bank, Telia and Kairos Future.
ShapeShift raises $10.4 million Series A funding as trading goes exponential
Funding led by Earlybird and new investors include Access Venture Partners, Pantera Capital, and Blockchain Capital.
Billon completes live blockchain payouts in the UK
100 participants paid by consumer research firm, Conduct Research using DLT technology.