Bitcoin and Blockchain News Jan 23, 2016

Big Miners Back Bitcoin Classic As Scaling Debate Evolves - 

Following a months-long debate on how to scale the bitcoin network, bitcoin mining firms are voicing their support for a new proposal called Bitcoin Classic. At TNABC this week, major mining groups were vocal in their enthusiasm, putting forth the argument that Bitcoin Classic is the fastest way to achieve a solution.

Pete Rizzo / Jan 23, 2016 05:17 am


Cryptsy CEO: Bitcoin Theft Kept Hidden to Avoid 'Panic' - 

In a new interview, Crypsty CEO Paul Vernon answers tough questions about the issues at his US digital currency exchange, which recently halted, the resumed, withdrawals after disclosing its insolvency. According to Vernon, a 2014 hack at the exchange was not disclosed to the public to avoid a 'panic'.

Stan Higgins / Jan 22, 2016 10:53 pm


Blockstream CEO: Bitcoin Creating 'Toxic' Environment for Developers - 

In a new interview, Blockstream CEO Austin Hill speaks out about the treatment of Bitcoin Core developers, who he said are being unfairly treated by the bitcoin industry in its drive to find a politically acceptable remedy on the ongoing scalability debate.

Pete Rizzo / Jan 22, 2016 05:39 pm


Consumers' Research Highlights Benefits of Bitcoin for Policy Makers - 

Consumers' Research, an independent educational organisation and organiser of the Bretton Woods 2015 blockchain workshop, has published a paper that aims to identify and explain opportunities presented by blockchain technologies, the challenges posed by those opportunities and potential solutions.

Daniel Palmer / Jan 22, 2016 03:28 pm


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Industry Press Releases

21 Jan - BTL Announces Launch of Its Blockchain Remittance Platform (Interbit) at BC Tech Summit
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