What a year it's been

CoinDesk Daily is sponsored by  ❄️ ❄️ December 12, 2017 ❄️ ❄️ "Don't worry about what anybody else is going to do. The best way to predict the future is to invent it." ― Alan Kay Got this from a friend? SUBSCRIBE HERE THE FEATURE Introducing CoinDesk's 2017 Year in Review 2017 certainly saw a sea change in how the world viewed blockchain broadly. No longer niche, the tech grew to impact real businesses, winning fans the world over who have seen how trust might be reimagined in the digital age. But as usual, the story is more nuanced. The road ahead is peppered with guideposts, signs, bridges and resting grounds that deserve reflection. Bringing together a range of top global experts, from corporate innovators to prominent critics, CoinDesk's 2017 in Review seeks to unpack that larger tale, giving readers top takes on pressing issues and informative outlooks on what might be ahead. Be sure to keep our 2017 Year in Review index page bookmarked as we'll be updating daily through the new year. The series kicks off today with a mix of optimism from former UBS executive and Crypto Valley Association president Oliver Bussman and rudeness from blockchain skeptic David Gerard – indicating the wide range of perspectives we'll be publishing. Read the first installments Tweet Share ⭐ COINDESK SPONSOR ⭐ Custody for your Crypto Assets Protect and secure your assets with itBit, a regulated Trust Company, and Custodian. With itBit, all assets are backed by regulatory capital reserves, and you can verify custody account balance and holdings 24/7 with personalized access and customer support. Learn More Wait, there's more: Bitcoin Isn't Sapping Demand for Gold, Says Goldman Sachs Exec With bitcoin demand surging and gold markets sagging, Goldman Sachs took to reporters to issue its views on the matter. Blockchain's Big Year: Competitive Job Market Grows More Than 200% The number of blockchain jobs posted this year increased by 207 percent, according to data provided to CoinDesk from Indeed.com. Over $300? Pullback Likely for Surging Litecoin New users are crowding into the litecoin market, driving up one of the market's oldest and most accessible assets. Crypto Fund Bitwise Raises $4 Million in VC Funding Cryptocurrency investment firm Bitwise has raised $4 million in seed funding as it launches a new fund for digital assets. No Stopping? After New High, Bitcoin Price Eyes $20k Following yesterday's all-time high, bitcoin bulls look set to push prices as high as $20,000 over the next few days. New Self-Regulatory Body Aims to Develop ICO Standards Blockchain platform Waves is founding a self-regulatory body to set standards for initial coin offerings and the blockchain industry. 2018: Another Growth Year for Blockchain Think 2017 was a fluke? Not according to blockchain advisor Oliver Bussmann who makes the case next year will see further growth. Hong Kong Regulator Issues Warning on Bitcoin Futures A Hong Kong finance regulator has published a new circular on bitcoin futures contracts and other cryptocurrency-related investment products. 2017: The 'Butt' of Bitcoin's Joke Sanity? You weren't going to find it in the crypto world in 2017 according to author David Gerard. Insanity, though, there's plenty to go around... 'According to Plan': CBOE Bullish on First Day of Bitcoin Futures Trading The first day of trading for CBOE's bitcoin futures contracts is over and the day largely went according to plan, according to its CEO. PlexCoin Founder Gets Jail Time, Fine on Contempt Charge U.S. and Canadian authorities appear determined to make an example of an ICO believed to have raised $15 million. Bitcoin Price Back Above $17k to Set New All-Time High The price of bitcoin has pushed back above $17,000, hitting a new all-time high on CoinDesk's Bitcoin Price Index (BPI) Understanding Futures: A Primer for Bitcoiners You may be able to trade the bitcoin cash market anonymously, but you cannot do the same with futures. CBOE CEO Blasts 'Uncalled For' Bitcoin Futures Critiques CBOE's chief executive is pushing back at suggestions that the exchange's newly-launched bitcoin futures market was hastily done. Go to CoinDesk BTC: $17,025.94+1.95%  ETH: $577.81 +11.77% @8:21 EST - More price details 👋 CoinDesk is Hiring 👋 Come join our great team here in New York City! 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