Bitcoin and Blockchain News Mar 11, 2016

Consulting Firms Face Talent Shortage As Blockchain Offerings Grow -  The growing hype around blockchain technology is creating fierce competition among major consulting firms for top talent. In this feature, CoinDesk surveys industry consulting firms to understand how they're seeking to hire and attract candidates in the current competitive climate. Pete Rizzo / Mar 11, 2016 02:51 pm Report: Russia to Propose 7-Year Prison Sentences for Digital Currency Issuers -  The Russian Finance Ministry has reportedly beefed up penalties for the issuance of so-called money surrogates including digital currencies. News service Interfax reported that, according to an unnamed source in the Russian government, individuals who issue money surrogates could face as many as seven years in prison. Stan Higgins / Mar 10, 2016 10:25 pm ESMA Director: Blockchain Could Enhance Securities Trading Process -  The executive director of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the European Union's top securities watchdog, said that it believes blockchain technology could enhance the post-trade process. Verena Ross made the comments at an event in London this month. Stan Higgins / Mar 10, 2016 07:55 pm Deloitte: Blockchain Systems Could Rival ACH Network By 2025 -  A new report from 'Big Four' professional services firm Deloitte suggests that blockchain-based transactions are likely to surge over the next decade. It goes on to suggest an "uber-blockchain industry utility" on the scale of the ACH network could be a reality by 2025. Pete Rizzo / Mar 10, 2016 06:47 pm Toronto Stock Exchange Moves Toward Blockchain With Ethereum Founder Hire -  The Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) has taken its first step toward investigating blockchain tech by appointing Ethereum founder Anthony Di Iorio as chief digital officer. In interview, Di Iorio said that TSX is working to develop its blockchain strategy. Pete Rizzo / Mar 10, 2016 04:52 pm Read More News, Features and Analysis → Consensus 2016 - Save $300 We've now added many more speakers, including Pindar Wong, Gavin Andresen, David Birch, Garrick Hileman and many others. Hileman will be making a repeat appearance at Consensus, presenting the popular 'State of Blockchain' presentation to kick off the conference.  Use code C16FOMO when registering and save $300 The sale ends tomorrow. As well as a variety of panels, keynotes and demos, there will be plenty of networking opportunities at our knowledge bar and exhibition areas, and also at two evening receptions! Check out the current agenda.  Contact Peter Bordes, bordes@coindesk.com for more information on sponsorship.  May 2-4 / Marriott Marquis / NYC View Consensus 2016 details → Industry Press Releases 08 Mar - Former Secretary of the U.S. Treasury, Lawrence H. Summers and Silver Lake Co-Founder, Glenn Hutchins to Deliver Keynotes at Consensus 2016, the Blockchain Technology Summit 08 Mar - BitAccess Launches Instant Bitcoin Purchases at 6,000 Locations in Canada 03 Mar - Shortest Month Yields New Trading Highs of $2.2m for First Global Credit Read More Press Releases → 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