Bitcoin and Blockchain News May 8, 2016

How the Blockchain Can Avoid the Perils of Futurism -  Despite its development process and global user base, bitcoin and the blockchain are still considered "futuristic" technologies. In this opinion piece, developer Martin Hagelstrom argues innovators should seek to harness the tech's potential focus on today's challenges, not try to build the next SpaceX-type startup. Martin Hagelstrom / May 07, 2016 05:00 pm 10 Things You Can Buy for $10 on Bitcoin Market OpenBazaar -  From lodging to lip balm, the decentralized bitcoin marketplace OpenBazaar is already home to a surprising variety of services and wares. In this feature, we review some of items that can already be purchased for less than $10 on the platform. Leslie Starr O'Hara / May 07, 2016 04:30 pm Read Blockchain News → Press Releases 02, May - William Mougayar Unveils His New Book The Business Blockchain at Consensus 2016 in New York 22, Apr - Tech Bureau's Mijin Proves a Success in Using Blockchain for Mission-Critical Banking System 21, Apr - Buy Bitcoin at over 4,000 stores around Australia using Flexepin 20, Apr - Emer to Launch 'Blockchain Engine' Development Platform 11, Apr - Two-Way Bitcoin ATM Opens at the National Harbor Near Washington, D.C. Read 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