Bitcoin and Blockchain News May 2, 2016

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Circle Then and Now: Bitcoin's Early Champions Challenge a Blockchain World -

CoinDesk interviews Circle co-founders Jeremy Allaire and Sean Neville about their $76m blockchain payments company, its market strategy and its future. Topics discussed include ongoing blockchain technology debates and how bitcoin can be best used to reach consumers given the decline in digital currency adoption.

Pete Rizzo / May 02, 2016 03:00 pm

Delaware to Seek Legal Classification for Blockchain Shares -

Delaware is looking to use blockchain technology in a bid to streamline the cost and paperwork burden of registering new companies in the state. The project is being pursued in partnership with smart contract-focused startup Symbiont and Marco Santori of New York law firm Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman

Stan Higgins / May 02, 2016 02:15 pm

Chain Unveils Blockchain Platform Built By and for Financial Industry -

Blockchain startup Chain is today releasing a new open-source, permissioned protocol called the Chain Open Standard 1 and built in collaboration with 10 financial and telecom firms. Major financial firms who contributed to the effort include Capital One, Citi, Fidelity, First Data, State Street and Visa.

Pete Rizzo / May 02, 2016 02:00 pm

Live Blog: Satoshi Nakamoto Revealed? -

Academic Craig Wright went public today by declaring, and providing evidence to his claim, that he is bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto. We follow the latest news and speculation as the event unfolds in real time.

Jacob Donnelly / May 02, 2016 12:35 pm

Microsoft, USAA Join DC Blockchain Policy Group -

Tech giant Microsoft and military-focused banking and insurance firm USAA are among the newest members of the Chamber of Digital Commerce, a policy advocacy group focused on blockchain technology. Joining Microsoft and USAA are startups Bloq and Symbiont.

Stan Higgins / May 02, 2016 11:58 am

Doubts Cast As Craig Wright Publishes Proof He Created Bitcoin -

In December, Gizmodo and Wired published articles identifying Australian academic Craig Wright as Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of bitcoin. Now, Wright has released new evidence in a bid to prove that he is in fact Satoshi. Yet doubts have emerged about the evidence provided.

Stan Higgins / May 02, 2016 10:35 am

Commonwealth Secretariat Unveils Secure Blockchain Messaging App -

The Commonwealth Secretariat has launched a blockchain-powered secure communication tool geared toward governments and law enforcement. The app was developed in partnership with UK-based startup Digital Identity Security Company after the intergovernmental organization issued a public procurement call last year.

Stan Higgins / May 02, 2016 05:01 am

Blockchain Energy Project Wins Consensus 2016 Hackathon -

The two-day 'Building Blocks' Hackathon at Consensus 2016 concluded yesterday with the news that Decentralized Energy Utility, a project aimed at improving utility networks in the developing world, had been named the $5,000 grand prize winner.

Pete Rizzo / May 01, 2016 11:43 pm