A new report from Goldman Sachs Investment Research projects blockchain technology could save billions across a diversity of industries, impacting everything from capital markets to utility providers. However, it expects capital markets will have the most to gain through new efficiencies, saving up to $6bn annually. Pete Rizzo / May 25, 2016 11:44 pm An Ethereum startup led by a Harvard Berkman researcher and the founder of a blockchain-based ridesharing startup intends to submit a proposal for how The DAO, the world's largest decentralized autonomous organization, can be better governed. Pete Rizzo / May 25, 2016 09:26 pm Deloitte is assembling a team of 50 blockchain experts in Ireland to help lead the company's global expansion into the blockchain business. Michael del Castillo / May 25, 2016 07:19 pm Spanish police have seized and destroyed six bitcoin mines as part of an investigation into the illegal distribution of television content. Europol said that the alleged effort to distributed paid-for TV content stretched across the globe, and that 30 individuals have been arrested in connection with the scheme. Stan Higgins / May 25, 2016 04:47 pm As developers prepare for the launch of Segregated Witness, a proposed scaling method for the bitcoin network, one startup has purchased an entire firm to help it navigate the transition. Michael del Castillo / May 25, 2016 03:51 pm |
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