Bitcoin and Blockchain News Apr 22, 2016

Ex-JPMorgan Trader Explains Why $440 Bitcoin Price is Too Low - 

The price of bitcoin has been edging up in recent weeks, but some industry insiders believe it's poised to break upwards. In this opinion piece, Global Advisors Bitcoin Investment Fund director Daniel Masters argues why he believes bitcoin is still undervalued.

Daniel Masters / Apr 22, 2016 02:01 pm


CoinDesk Releases 'Trade Finance and Supply Chains' Report - 

CoinDesk Research's latest 'Trade Finance and Supply Chains' report is now available for purchase. A 30-page guide to how emerging tech is impacting big business, the report showcases how startups and incumbents are using bleeding-edge technologies to rethink global trade.

CoinDesk / Apr 22, 2016 12:00 pm


Morgan Stanley Report Issues Predictions for Blockchain in 2025 - 

Morgan Stanley has issued its predictions for how the blockchain industry could evolve over the next decade. The report also included a list of 10 obstacles that the investment bank believes could hold back the technology and limit its adoption.

Michael del Castillo / Apr 22, 2016 12:47 am


Why Regulation is Pushing Bank of Ireland Toward Blockchain - 

The Bank of Ireland is conducting blockchain trials as a way to fight rising regulatory requirements – and the costs that come along with it. In a new interview, Stephen Moran, innovation manager for the Bank of Ireland, discusses his firm's work and how it is moving forward on blockchain solutions.

Stan Higgins / Apr 21, 2016 09:27 pm


Bitcoin Price Passes $448 to Hit Two-Month High - 

The price of bitcoin passed $448 for the first time in two months yesterday on the CoinDesk USD Bitcoin Price Index (BPI). The price movements comes amid a period of renewed optimism from traders and market observers, who expressed a sentiment this could perhaps be the sign of a longer-term trend.

Charles Bovaird / Apr 21, 2016 07:37 pm


MIT Responds to Bitcoin Developer Concerns Over 'ChainAnchor' - 

A blockchain project being developed by MIT researchers gained new attention this week following criticism of its alleged design elements. However, the university has denied the veracity of these claims, indicating that bitcoin community concerns over its unreleased effort are unfounded.

Pete Rizzo / Apr 21, 2016 07:11 pm


Intel Conducting Experiments to Massively Scale Blockchain - 

Intel is looking to trusted execution environments on its hardware chips to enhance security for blockchain users. But it's not in the financial sector the company thinks the technology will first be implemented.

Sid Kalla / Apr 21, 2016 04:52 pm


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