Jacob Donnelly
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Advances in Blockchain Privacy and Confidentiality
Executive Summary Today, blockchains stand on the threshold of both optimizing existing business processes and disrupting those very markets. Yet, the technology's shortcomings on privacy and confidentiality have emerged as perhaps the most daunting roadblocks. In our new report, CoinDesk takes an expansive look at R&D ongoing around the world, aiming to empower readers to … → Read More
Blockchains For Insurance: Reimagining the Bond of Trust
Executive Summary One of the world’s oldest financial products and the $5tn industry that powers it may be in for a change thanks to blockchain tech. That’s the conclusion of our latest CoinDesk Research report, “Blockchains for Insurance”. Released officially today, the report focuses on the ‘Bond of Trust’ and the commercial relationships used to … → Read More
After Months of Tests, the Bid to Finally Scale Bitcoin is Nearing Launch
After months of testing, bitcoin's long-sought scaling solution Segregated Witness is moving forward to launch. → Read More
Workshop Experts Explore Problems in Implementing Blockchain IDs
With cell phones and blockchain technology, the creation of a self sovereign identity becomes a reality where individuals control of themselves. → Read More
Decentralized Employment Startup Colony Wins $10k at Consensus 2016
Decentralized employment company Colony has become the unanimous winner of the Consensus 2016 Proof of Work contest and the attached $10,000 prize. → Read More
21 Inc Unveils Plan to Make Every Computer a Bitcoin Computer
Balaji Srinivasan, co-founder and CEO of 21 Inc., announced the launch of the 21 software package at the Consensus 2016 blockchain conference. → Read More
What's Encouraging Blockchain R&D? Barclays, Citi and More Weigh In
At large incumbents, there is a balance in encouraging employees to work on ambitious moonshots while also achieving wins. → Read More
Is Blockchain a Better Payments Rail? Panelists Divided at Consensus 2016
CoinDesk interviewed executives from multiple companies working in the payments space to discuss current pain points and how the blockchain can help. → Read More
Blockchain Tech Leaders Debate Satoshi Mystery and Scaling at Consensus 2016
On the first day of the Tech & Policy track of Consensus 2016, there were talks on law enforcement & blockchain and decentralizing existing markets. → Read More
Everledger Plans Blockchain Database to Combat Art Fraud
Everledger has partnered with fine art database firm Vastari, aiming to use its blockchain platform to combat fraud within the art industry. → Read More
Live Blog: Satoshi Nakamoto Revealed?
Academic Craig Wright went public today by declaring, and providing evidence to his claim, that he is bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto. → Read More
BitGo Engineers Launch Ethereum Wallet Side Project
Amid escalating interest in the Ethereum blockchain platform, a group of software engineers at bitcoin security specialist BitGo have created a multi-signature wallet offering The news follows the release of the first production version of the Ethereum platform, Homestead, last week. At the time, Ethereum's developers also released Mist, a more user-friendly wallet that would allow users to… → Read More
21 Inc Launches First Proof-of-Concept for Bitcoin Computer Network
With its signature hardware product now shipping, 21 is seeking to roll out its next stage in development, a decentralized, bitcoin-incentivized grid. → Read More
Ethereum Blockchain Project Launches First Production Release
Next-generation blockchain platform Ethereum has released 'Homestead' the first production release of its software. → Read More
With New Releases, Competing Bitcoin Teams Forge Long-Term Scaling Plans
As the scaling debate escalates, bitcoin's competing developer teams are laying out long-term roadmaps for the network. → Read More
Blythe Masters: Wall Street Has Advantage Over Blockchain Startups
Digital Asset Holdings CEO Blythe Masters discussed the business potential of blockchain tech at an event hosted by PwC this week. → Read More