2016 in headlines

Our top stories of 2016; bitcoin as a currency hedge; the fungibility problem; bitcoin security; trusted hardware View this email in your browser December 28th, 2016 "What is great in man is that he is a bridge and not a goal." – Friedrich Nietzsche Got this from a friend? SUBSCRIBE HERE Our editors have compiled a list of what they think are the most important stories of the year.   Rather than a list of "greatest hits", these are stories with impact, that changed our thinking, and that gave us a glimpse of where this is heading.  From ethereum's first production release to the debacle of The DAO; from the Bank of England declaring interest in the blockchain to the roll-out of R3's private blockchain for financial services; we have bitcoin developments, privacy issues, business model pivots and more… (You can see more of our 2016 in Review series HERE.)   See the list Tweet Share We're excited to announce that Bitcoin Core developer Cory Fields will be joining us at CONSTRUCT.   Come and hear Cory and other lead blockchain developers, thinkers and influencers share their insight at our invite-only developer conference CONSTRUCT, in San Francisco, USA from January 30-31. Our exclusive talks, panels and workshops will deepen understanding of updates, projects and upcoming news. Want to come? 😎 APPLY TO ATTEND 😎 Wait, there's more: Ensuring Bitcoin Fungibility in 2017 (And Beyond) *Year in Review*: Bitcoin Core developer David Vorick explains why fungibility is such a fundamental issue, and how lack of it can lead to bitcoin centralization. He believes that several technical solutions are expected to help solve the problem in 2017, such as Lightning, Tumblebit, Zcash, Monero and others. Read more.    How Not to Lose Your Bitcoin in 2017 *Year in Review*: The recent increase in the BTC price makes safeguarding your holdings more important than ever. Pamela Morgan, CEO of Third Key Review, lays out essential steps to take to keep your bitcoin secure. Read more. Bitcoin in 2017: A Currency Hedge for Emerging Markets Vinny Lingham, CEO of identity startup Civic, presents his outlook for the bitcoin ecosystem and the BTC price over the coming year. He walks us through the macroeconomic factors and market dynamics that have given bitcoin its recent performance, and explains why he believes that the recent hike in US rates will propel bitcoin even higher. Read more. Trusted Hardware Can Help Bitcoin Scale, But At What Cost? Bitcoin's scaling bottlenecks have some developers looking for an alternative solution. One possibility is transaction processors that run on "trusted hardware" environments, such as Teechan (an IC3 project) which relies on Intel's SGX. A big advantage is that it works now. The drawback? It requires trust in the hardware manufacturer. Read more. Korea's Central Bank Considers Blockchain 'Supernode' A report just published by the Bank of Korea reveals that it is considering blockchain privacy "solutions" recommended by Shinhan Bank. These recommendations include the implementation of a "supernode" which would control access, oversee privacy measures and help protect confidential trading information. Read more.   Go to CoinDesk BTC: $968.19 +3.8%  ETH: $7.09 -1.7% @10:00 EST - More price details PRESS RELEASES   28, Dec - Press Release: P2P Exchange Just Got Better with new player Remitano 22, Dec - Press Release: Avanquest Software Launches AQ Rewards App Powered by Blockchain Technology 21, Dec - Press Release: The Bitcoin Store Launches If your workload is a bit lighter this week, what with the festive season in full swing, would you mind letting us know how we're doing? Just hit "Reply" and drop us a line! Share Tweet 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 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list