Bitcoin and Blockchain News Apr 30, 2016

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10 Must-See Moments at Consensus 2016 - 

CoinDesk's Consensus 2016 conference kicks off Monday for three days of blockchain technology discussion, promising a wide array of engaging panelists, industry power-brokers and groundbreaking announcements, presentations and more. We take a look at some of the must-see moments to come.

CoinDesk / Apr 29, 2016 11:07 pm


Bitcoin Price Ends Turbulent Week as Bull Run Fades - 

Bitcoin prices fluctuated significantly during the week ending 29th April, reaching a yearly high of $470 before falling below $440. The week saw the start and conclusion of what was, by bitcoin standards, a modest bull run that ended due to weaker-than-expected volumes.

Charles Bovaird / Apr 29, 2016 09:15 pm


Deloitte Uses Facebook to Build Warranties on Bitcoin Blockchain - 

Deloitte has hacked together a product that uses Facebook Messenger to upload warranties to a blockchain and buy insurance after the purchase. The result of a three-day hackathon, Deloitte positions the creation as important because it could give normal users access to a blockchain.

Michael del Castillo / Apr 29, 2016 07:50 pm


Europe's Regulatory Blockchain Shift on Display at Private Parliament Event - 

In an unprecedented move, the EU Parliament hosted a non-commercial round table on cryptocurrencies and blockchain last week. The purpose of the event was to educate MEPs on the world of blockchain technology and set the stage for regulatory agendas.

Gabrielle Patrick / Apr 29, 2016 05:51 pm


Blockchain Data Platform Tierion Raises $1 Million - 

Blockchain data startup Tierion has raised $1m in seed funding from several of the industry's leading venture capital firms. The news comes one year after the service launched last September following a winning debut at the Consensus 2015 Makeathon.

Pete Rizzo / Apr 29, 2016 04:05 pm


Isle of Man Regulator Seeks Rule Change to Ease Bitcoin Gambling - 

The government of the Isle of Man is looking to plug a gap in its gambling regulatory structure as it relates to bitcoin and digital currencies. Officials are currently weighing regulatory changes that would allow gambling services to accept digital currencies "as if they were cash".

Stan Higgins / Apr 29, 2016 03:33 pm


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