Bitcoin and Blockchain News Apr 16, 2016

Ether Prices Plunge 50% as Bitcoin Stays in Holding Pattern -  Bitcoin prices fluctuated largely within a tight range, while the value of ether, the token on the Ethereum blockchain, saw a sharp price reduction this week. The more than 50% decline followed weeks of increasing volume and interest from the global trading community. Charles Bovaird / Apr 15, 2016 09:55 pm Microsoft to Host Consensus 2016 Blockchain Hackathon -  CoinDesk is thrilled to announce that Deloitte, Microsoft, IBM, ConsenSys, Tierion and ether.camp are teaming up to sponsor the "Building Blocks" Hackathon at Consensus 2016, to be held from April 30 to May 1 at the Microsoft Technology Center in Times Square. CoinDesk / Apr 15, 2016 09:13 pm Fed Governor Advises Regulators to Be 'Attentive' to Blockchain -  A member of the US Federal Reserve's board of governors issued new remarks this week on the potential of blockchain technology. In her speech, Lael Brainard said she believes the financial industry and regulators should be optimistic of technologies that have the potential to bring positive change. Pete Rizzo / Apr 15, 2016 05:17 pm Read More News, Features and Analysis → Join 900+ Others at Consensus 2016 Not got your ticket? Discover why you should attend: Check out the latest Agenda View our latest speakers added in the last week We've added some very large sponsors this week, too  Network with over 900+ others! Get further involved with the following: Vote in the 2016 Blockchain Awards Apply for a hackathon place Sponsor part of the conference (Contact bordes@coindesk.com for details on what is available). We've got less than 150 tickets remaining for Consensus 2016. Use the following code to get 20% off!  SAVE 20% Use code 'C16DAILY' 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