Bitcoin and Blockchain News Feb 9, 2016

Why Microsoft Wants 'Every Blockchain' on its Azure Platform -

While Microsoft tested bitcoin at the tail end of 2014, the company appears poised to become a bigger player in the market for blockchain solutions. In a new interview, Marley Gray, the firm's head of technology strategy, opens up about how the tech giant's inclusive approach to the offering.

Pete Rizzo / Feb 09, 2016 11:17 am

Inside Earthport's Bid to Push Banks Past Blockchain R&D -

Startups are not the only entities researching the opportunities blockchain tech could unlock and entering the now-burgeoning market for blockchain solutions. In this feature, CoinDesk looks at how Earthport is adding the technology to its existing product lines through its Distributed Ledger Payments Hub.

Pete Rizzo / Feb 08, 2016 06:21 pm

Bitcoin Group Stock Exchange Debut Delayed Again -

Bitcoin Group Ltd has once again delayed its public listing on the Australian Securities Exchange. The Melbourne-based bitcoin mining firm first announced its intention to list on the ASX in October 2014. However, it has now suffered as many as six hold-ups due to requests and reprimands from the stock exchange.

Daniel Palmer / Feb 08, 2016 05:11 pm