Bitcoin and Blockchain News Apr 7, 2016

Bitcoin Core Opens Doors to Outside Funding With Sponsorship Program -  Bitcoin Core, the volunteer community that develops the open-source bitcoin software, has announced a new sponsorship program. With the sponsorship program, launched this week, Bitcoin Core is opening itself up to funding from industry stakeholders and related startups. Stan Higgins / Apr 06, 2016 07:39 pm The 'Unsexy' Way Earthport is Using Shared Ledgers for 'Blockchain' Efficiencies -  Is 'blockchain' needed for new business efficiencies? Earthport discusses how it is achieving the benefits many associate with "blockchain" without using a digital asset or alternative currency – even those favored by its preferred tech provider, Ripple. Pete Rizzo / Apr 06, 2016 06:30 pm Hours After Launch, OpenBazaar Sees First Drug Listings -  Yesterday, the open-source peer-to-peer marketplace software OpenBazaar officially went live, marking a major milestone for the long-running project. Yet within hours of launch, what appear to be listings for drug-related products have already cropped up on the listings. Stan Higgins / Apr 06, 2016 03:45 pm Circle Inks Bank Deal With Barclays After UK Regulator Approval -  Bitcoin wallet startup Circle has been granted an electronic money license from a top UK financial regulator. Circle outlined the announcement in a new blog post, which also detailed the company's thesis on creating a more social payments platform. Stan Higgins / Apr 06, 2016 03:20 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 just 7 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 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 30 Mar - Blockchain Inspector partners with UK Bitcoin marketplace 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