Bitcoin and Blockchain News Apr 12, 2016

Coinalytics Rebrands As Skry, Hires IBM Vet to Go 'Blockchain' -  Coinalytics announced it has rebranded as Skry, unveiled a new logo and hired a former architect at IBM Watson and artificial intelligence expert. The move is part of an effort to expand services to non-bitcoin blockchains and create a platform for big banks and law enforcement. Michael del Castillo / Apr 12, 2016 01:42 pm Industry Advocacy Groups Unite to Launch Global Blockchain Forum -  A group of trade associations focused on bitcoin and blockchain has created a new business forum in a bid to shape how public policy on the technology is formed globally. The new forum includes member groups from Europe, Australia and the US. Stan Higgins / Apr 12, 2016 05:30 am MUFG Building Blockchain Proof-of-Concept for Promissory Notes -  Blockchain startup Chain has inked a new deal with Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ (MUFG), a partnership that will initially see the two sides working on a blockchain proof-of-concept focused on the exchange of promissory notes. Stan Higgins / Apr 11, 2016 10:31 pm Ripple Hires SWIFT Board Member to Take Over Global Accounts -  Distributed ledger tech startup Ripple has hired SWIFT board member Marcus Treacher as its global head of strategic accounts. The appointment is notable given past assertions by FinTech thought leaders that blockchain technology could one day come to challenge SWIFT's position in the global financial system. Pete Rizzo / Apr 11, 2016 08:01 pm How R3 and Major Banks Are Building a New Kind of Distributed Ledger -  Following the announcement of its forthcoming distributed ledger tech effort Corda, banking consortium startup R3CEV discusses how it is working in concert with major global banks on what could become its signature project. Michael del Castillo / Apr 11, 2016 07:10 pm Ethereum Used for 'First' Paid Energy Trade Using Blockchain Tech -  The Ethereum blockchain is being used by Transactive Grid to log energy created by solar panels so that it can be sold to connected neighbors. A joint project being done with ConsenSys, the technology has the potential to streamline the way power companies sell their product. Michael del Castillo / Apr 11, 2016 05:00 pm Amid Blockchain Securities Push, Overstock CEO Takes Medical Leave -  In a letter to shareholders, Overstock CEO Patrick Byrne has announced that he will take a medical leave of absence. The move comes as the online retailer moves ahead with plans to launch a blockchain-powered securities exchange, dubbed tØ. Stan Higgins / Apr 11, 2016 04:00 pm Read More News, Features and Analysis → Applications Now Open for Consensus 2016 Hackathon We’re again seeking applicants who are excited about tinkering with emerging blockchain technologies like Ethereum and Hyperledger in order to solve new enterprise-scale problems. Come join us for the weekend and hack and hustle your way to greatness. You can walk away with cash prizes as well as impressive new contacts you'll meet at the event. APPLY FOR HACKATHON Industry Press Releases 11 Apr - Two-Way Bitcoin ATM Opens at the National Harbor Near Washington, D.C. 06 Apr - Syscoin Releases Final 2.0 Beta, Begins Development Fund & Reduces Total Number of Coins by More Than Half 05 Apr - Delaware Governor Jack Markell to Deliver Keynote at Consensus 2016 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