Bitcoin and Blockchain News Dec 15, 2015

Department of Homeland Security Calls for Blockchain Research -

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is seeking to better understand blockchain technology through a small business research initiative. In particular, the agency is seeking grant proposals that address data analytics and identity management as relevant to its national security needs.

Pete Rizzo / Dec 15, 2015 06:09 am

NBER Report: Blockchain Could Shift Balance of Corporate Power -

The blockchain could dramatically change corporate governance, according to a report by the National Bureau of Economic Research. The second paper by the US non-profit explores how the adoption of distributed ledgers could impact investors, shareholders, auditors and other participants in corporate governance.

Pete Rizzo / Dec 14, 2015 09:31 pm

Blockchain Startup Digital Asset Hires SWIFT and SunGard Veterans -

Blockchain startup Digital Asset has added two financial services veterans to its team, drawing talent from software maker SunGard and global payments network SWIFT. The leadership team buildout follows a steady period of acquisitions for firm, helmed by CEO and former JP Morgan exec Blythe Masters.

Stan Higgins / Dec 14, 2015 03:50 pm

BitGreet Lets You Gift Bitcoin with Christmas Cards -

A service called BitGreet is letting users spread more than just seasonal cheer – it lets senders attach bitcoin to its Christmas e-cards. The free service was launched last Christmas and it has already seen some 1,000 cards delivered, the firm says.

Joon Ian Wong / Dec 14, 2015 02:51 pm