Bitcoin and Blockchain News Apr 6, 2016

R3 Announces New Distributed Ledger Technology Corda -  Banking consortium R3CEV is building a blockchain-like platform designed to work without a central controller. The platform, called Corda, was built from the ground-up with the help of the consortium's global member-institutions. Michael del Castillo / Apr 05, 2016 10:34 pm Blockstream Adds Another Marquee Developer in Security Pioneer Christopher Allen -  Blockstream has hired online security pioneer Christopher Allen as its standards and identity practice specialist. According to the company, his mandate at Blockstream will include all standards work, decentralized identity and strategic initiatives with cross-industry groups including the W3C. Pete Rizzo / Apr 05, 2016 09:52 pm Regulation a Doubled-Edged Sword for Blockchain Clearing and Settlement -  In this opinion piece, blockchain investor and Ethereum advisor William Mougayar explores how blockchain could shift the world's regulatory landscape for financial institutions, focusing on the widely discussed topics of clearing and settlement. William Mougayar / Apr 05, 2016 08:30 pm IBM Watson is Working to Bring AI to the Blockchain -  IBM is currently trying to merge artificial intelligence and the blockchain into a single, powerful prototype. While IBM and the blockchain are nothing new, one project looking to use Watson to make the Internet of Things more secure is just now beginning to take shape. Michael del Castillo / Apr 05, 2016 06:32 pm Bitcoin Trading Platform ZeroBlock to Close -  Bitcoin trading platform ZeroBlock is closing down on Thursday, according to a notice posted to the service's website. A separate notice displayed to exchange users advised revoking "any API keys from your exchange service", stating that the ZeroBlock database will be wiped after the shutdown on 7th April. Stan Higgins / Apr 05, 2016 05:30 pm Bitcoin Wallet Startup Now Extending Credit to Users -  Bitcoin startup BitPagos is now giving its wallet users access to credit lines in a bid to boost e-commerce spending. At launch, users will be able to borrow between $500 and $1,000 based on their annual salary, paying back the loan in installments of three or six months. Pete Rizzo / Apr 05, 2016 04:30 pm Governor Jack Markell to Discuss Delaware Blockchain Initiative at Consensus 2016 -  CoinDesk has announced that Delaware Governor Jack Markell will deliver the opening keynote for Consensus 2016. Governor Markell will give a special presentation unveiling for the first time details surrounding "The Delaware Blockchain Initiative". CoinDesk / Apr 05, 2016 03:55 pm Read More News, Features and Analysis → Save $250 on Consensus 2016 Tickets with Code 'C16DAILY' We've extended the $1499 price, but the offer is only limited to 24 more tickets (at the time of writing). So get one now to join the 750+ confirmed attendees in our "early majority". Use the code 'C16DAILY' to save $250 on the current price! We've recently announced the 2016 Blockchain Awards, 50 Diversity Scholarships and our first ever 'Hack-a-Brand' where you can apply for a brand makeover! Register today, so you don't feel left out in May. Consensus 2016 / May 2-4 / Marriott Marquis / NYC Save $250 on Consensus 2016 Use code 'C16DAILY' Industry Press Releases 05 Apr - Delaware Governor Jack Markell to Deliver Keynote at Consensus 2016 30 Mar - Blockchain Inspector partners with UK Bitcoin marketplace 29 Mar - First Financial Institution in Europe to Launch a Blockchain Based App Publicly 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