Bitcoin and Blockchain News Dec 10, 2015

'Satoshi' Denies Being Wright Amid Doubts Over PGP Data -

Someone claiming to be Satoshi Nakamoto has denied being Australian Craig Wright in a post to the bitcoin-dev mailing list. An analysis of PGP key data by bitcoin core developer Greg Maxwell and Motherboard casts further doubt on claims that Craig Wright is bitcoin's creator.

Joon Ian Wong / Dec 10, 2015 01:15 pm

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. As a first use case, founders who identify other entrepreneurs who they believe KPCB should meet with are able to spend edgecoins as a way to signal their trust in that individual or team.

Pete Rizzo / Dec 10, 2015 10:57 am

Blockchain Panel Draws Capacity Crowd at Finnovasia -

A panel session at the Finnovasia conference yesterday centered on how blockchain is changing banking in Asia, with a capacity crowd coming out to there to hear insights from UBS Asia-Pacific CTO Peter Stephens; BitSpark CEO George Harrap; and ANX CTO Hugh Madden, among others.

Pete Rizzo / Dec 10, 2015 08:10 am

North Carolina Exempts Select Bitcoin Businesses from Regulation -

North Carolina has issued new guidance for bitcoin and blockchain businesses, exempting digital currency miners; non-financial blockchain services; and multi-signature and non-custodial wallet providers from the state's Money Transmitters Act.

Pete Rizzo / Dec 10, 2015 06:38 am

What We Know: Alleged Bitcoin Creator Craig Wright's Tax Troubles -

Following the publication of new evidence suggesting Australian businessman Craig S Wright is Satoshi Nakamoto, law enforcement officials appear to be newly interested in Wright. Documents suggest Wright has a history of tax incidents, however, it's unclear if that's the reason behind

Stan Higgins / Dec 10, 2015 04:31 am

Blockchain Technology Explored at TechCrunch Disrupt London -

Blockchain technology was discussed during a panel at TechCrunch Disrupt London, an event held earlier this week. Led by the publication's John Biggs, the panelists discussed the different ways in which the technology was being approached by various industries.

Yessi Bello Perez / Dec 09, 2015 10:55 pm

Grammy Winner Imogen Heap: Blockchain Tech Can Empower Artists -

British singer and songwriter Imogen Heap has discussed how blockchain technology could help empower musicians. Heap made headlines earlier this year when she released her song Tiny Human and its associated data on the blockchain at a special event hosted by The Guardian.

Yessi Bello Perez / Dec 09, 2015 06:11 pm

Bitcoin World Sceptical About Claims Craig Wright is Satoshi -

While mainstream media commentators and observers lauded the pieces for their rigour, the bitcoin world appeared unconvinced that Wright is indeed the man behind the world's most popular cryptocurrency, expressing their doubts on social media and Reddit.

Joon Ian Wong / Dec 09, 2015 03:00 pm