Bitcoin and Blockchain News Dec 23, 2015

CoinDesk's Most Influential People in Bitcoin and Blockchain 2015 - 

For this years Most Influential top 10 list, we took into account the year's biggest events in the space, individual contributions to the community and the companies working with cryptocurrencies and blockchains, plus, of course, the results of our reader poll. Find out who came top...

CoinDesk / Dec 23, 2015 10:39 am


2015 Was the Year of the Blockchain - 

Financial Services Club chairman Chris Skinner discusses why 2015 marked a turning point for global bitcoin and blockchain discussion. In his piece, he argues that developments such as the embrace of the tech by incumbents and the proliferation of startup consortiums are key reasons why.

Chris Skinner / Dec 22, 2015 10:51 pm


CoinDesk's Report on Banking and the Blockchain Now Available - 

For financial institutions, blockchain technology holds great promise as a way to drive efficiencies into financial payment and settlement systems that have been slow to change. CoinDesk's new research report investigates the potential for blockchain technology within the sphere of banking and finance.

CoinDesk / Dec 22, 2015 09:14 pm


Right-Wing Reps Seek Bitcoin Powers in European Parliament - 

Late last month, three European Parliament representatives from a French right-wing political party filed a motion seeking to give member-states the power to regulate or even ban bitcoin activities. The motion was filed on 25th November, according to a copy of the motion published on the European Parliament website.

Stan Higgins / Dec 22, 2015 07:13 pm


Australia's Biggest Stock Exchange is Taking a 'Close Look' at Blockchain - 

The Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) is reportedly looking at whether to use blockchain technology to manage trade risk. According to the Financial Times, ASX CEO Elmer Funke Kupper said in a recent interview that it is considering an application of the blockchain to improve its trading systems.

Stan Higgins / Dec 22, 2015 05:09 pm


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