🚀 Enterprise Ethereum launches 🚀

February 28th, 2017 "It is the framework which changes with each new technology and not just the picture within the frame." – Marshall McLuhan Got this from a friend? SUBSCRIBE HERE It's here. The much hyped launch of the long-secretive Enterprise Ethereum Alliance is happening today. For those who haven't been following, the association brings together Microsoft, JP Morgan, Intel, Accenture, Banco Santander (as we reported) and many others in a non-profit organization that aims to develop ethereum into an enterprise grade blockchain. CoinDesk will be there to give you all the details, but for now, check out our interview with founder Jeremy Millar on the structure of the alliance, and its main objectives. The launch today is likely to highlight the increased interest from businesses in blockchain applications, and it could even springboard a new phase of investigation into possible links between private and public platforms.   Read the whole story Tweet Share CONSENSUS TICKETS   12 HOURS LEFT to purchase tickets for the main industry event of the year at the reduced price of $1,099/$1,399!! Don't miss out on an indispensable series of talks by over 100 industry influencers in New York on May 22-24. Come and join us!   ☀️ REGISTER HERE ☀️ Wait, there's more: Coinbase Just Stopped Serving Bitcoin Customers in Hawaii The cryptocurrency exchange attributes the decision to the cost burden resulting from regulatory changes that require it to maintain cash reserves equal to any digital currency-denominated funds held for its customers. Read more. 'Big Four' Firm EY Begins Blockchain ID Platform Rollout Developed for fractional mortgage platform BlochExchange, the solution aims to help clients better manage customer onboarding and verification, while addressing the challenges inherent in data management and privacy. Read more.    BTCC Offers Fee-Free Dollar Trading for Post-PBoC Boost The digital currency exchange, one of the largest in China, hopes that the move will help to offset the loss of volume from the PBoC-encouraged change in bitcoin trading fees. Read more. Blockchain Startup Selected for Airline Trade Group Awards The International Air Transport Association has revealed that Zurich-based Gatechain, which is developing blockchain solutions for trade finance, will be one of five finalists for its 2017 Air Cargo Innovation Awards. Read more. Blockchain Trade Group Partners with Securities Industry Organization The Chamber of Digital Commerce has announced a new research and educational partnership with the Structured Finance Industry Group, a US-based finance and securities sector trade organization. Read more. Former UK Prime Minister David Cameron Praises Blockchain Technology Cameron made his comments at the opening of new London offices for bitcoin startup Blockchain. According to Business Insider, he conceded his limited knowledge of the tech, but said that he believes that it could have a significant impact beyond finance. Read more. Citi Returns as Title Sponsor for Consensus 2017 One of the largest global banks with 205 years of industry expertise will yet again be a title sponsor for Consensus 2017, CoinDesk's third annual blockchain technology summit. Deloitte has also renewed as title sponsor, and the event will be further supported by a broad range of enterprises and blockchain startups. Read more.   Go to CoinDesk BTC: $1,184.60 +0.2%  ETH: $15.43 +5.6% @10:00 EST - More price details JOB LISTINGS GENESIS TRADING - Sales Marketing Associate The Sales and Marketing Associate is a sales-support position, responsible for identifying and contacting prospects, with the expectation of bringing revenue-producing clients into Genesis' digital currency business lines. More info. GENESIS TRADING - Research Associate The Research Associate will support the continued growth and expansion of the business, and will proactively assess new market opportunities and products within the digital currency space. More info. Are you looking for talent? Let jacob@coindesk.com know if you're interested in posting job opportunities here. PRESS RELEASES   27, Feb - Press Release: OTC Exchange Network announces appointment of Blockchain architect Drew Rasmussen as CTO 23, Feb - Press Release: BTC.com Mining Pool Announces New Settlement Mode Increasing Miners Revenue 22, Feb - Press Release: Blockchain Intelligence Group ("BIG") Launches QLUE Version Codename Deep Cove Remember that ICO survey that we asked you to fill out? Well, tomorrow we publish the results and more findings in our CoinDesk Research Spotlight Study on ICOs. Stay tuned!  Copyright © 2017 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