Bitcoin and Blockchain News Feb 21, 2016

Bitcoin Miners Back Proposed Timeline for 2017 Hard Fork -  Members of China's bitcoin mining ecosystem have committed to supporting a proposed roadmap for scaling the bitcoin network. It follows a more than 18 hour-long meeting in Hong Kong's Cyberport that drew participants from China's bitcoin sector and members of the Bitcoin Core team. Stan Higgins / Feb 20, 2016 10:58 pm This Proposal Could Reshape Europe's Cryptocurrency Policies -  In this article, blockchain and cryptocurrency technology legal expert Jacek Czarnecki discusses an overlooked aspect of recent European Commission proposal concerning regulation of cryptocurrencies, which he says, may have far-reaching consequences. Jacek Czarnecki / Feb 20, 2016 06:31 pm Read More News, Features and Analysis → Industry Event Updates CoinDesk Reader Discount Code for Consensus 2016 CoinDesk readers can enjoy a 10% discount by using the code 'C16LOYALTY10' when registering for C16. This can be combined with the bitcoin and group discounts for even greater savings. Don't forget that kiosk and knowledge bar sponsorships also include tickets. We hope to see you there! May 2-4 / Marriott Marquis / NYC View all upcoming events → Industry Press Releases 19 Feb - Cloud Storage Company, Savage IO, launches Bitcoin & Blockchain Storefront 18 Feb - Crowdaura Accepted into Microsoft Ventures London Accelerator 17 Feb - BitQuick.co Announces Launch of ZapChain Community Read More Press Releases → Get in touch if you'd like to advertise here or get your company featured at Consensus 2016.  Share this email Copyright © 2016 CoinDesk, All rights reserved. You're receiving this email because you subscribed for updates on our website. Our mailing address is: CoinDesk 636 Avenue of the Americas New York City, NY 10011 Add us to your address book view in browser / unsubscribe / update subscription Advertise on CoinDesk