Enterprise's Big Break

Making blockchain real is no longer abstract.

CoinDesk Daily is sponsored by  February 5, 2018 I think, in a career, you have several breaks that lead to a big break. Small things here and there all add up to cracking away at the dam. Then the dam breaks. ― Mike Colter Got this from a friend? SUBSCRIBE HERE THE FEATURE Enterprise Blockchain May Finally Be Ready for Its Breakout It turns out, last year's mantra "make blockchain real" was little more than wishful thinking. Instead of the increased efficiency, enterprises have encountered impractically slow transaction volumes; instead of a transparent world with ultimate accountability, companies holding sensitive customer data faced regulatory concerns. Still, there's reason to believe the same rosy-colored forecast just might come true this year. The reason for that optimism, it turns out, is that even if the blockchains didn't become real for businesses in 2017, they did become tangible in terms of technology. And now that the software has been built, those working close to development say live trials are just around the corner. "All these experiments and proofs-of-concept were not done in a vacuum and they were not done for fun," said Charley Cooper, managing director of the R3 distributed ledger consortium, which has its own series of live applications in the final stages of launch. Read the whole story Tweet Share ⭐ COINDESK SPONSOR ⭐ Have the next disruptive blockchain idea? Hit us up! With technical expertise spanning across the entire blockchain spectrum, we love working with stratups and corporates alike. Our blockchain consultants are just a click away! Learn More Wait, there's more: The Crypto Market Is Down Over 50% from All-Time Highs Major cryptocurrency prices are down on the day, as the total value of the market itself also passed a notable negative milestone. Report: China Cutting Access to Overseas Crypto Trading Chinese regulators are stepping up a crackdown that began last year on websites for cryptocurrency trading and investing, according to local reports. Singapore Airlines to Launch Blockchain-Based Loyalty Wallet Singapore's largest airline operator is turning to blockchain technology to boost spending of its loyalty program air miles. Lloyds Banking Group Blocks Bitcoin Purchases Using Credit Cards The Lloyds ban applies to the group's 89 million credit card holders, including across subsidiaries such as Halifax, MBNA and Bank of Scotland. UAE Financial Watchdog Warns Investors Over ICO Risks A financial regulator in the UAE has issued a warning to investors on the risks of participating in token sale activities. Enterprise Blockchain May Finally Be Ready for Its Breakout This detailed analysis of enterprise blockchain reveals a number of reason why enterprise blockchain may be on the verge of its mainstream moment. Bitcoin Price Drops Below $8K to Hit 2-Month Low As cryptocurrencies across the board once again take a hit, bitcoin is exploring the downside below $8,000. New York Lawmaker Proposes Study of State-Backed Cryptocurrency A New York lawmaker has proposed researching the creation of a state-backed cryptocurrency. Search Giant Baidu Launches CryptoKitties Knock-off China's search giant Baidu is testing a marketplace for digital assets that represent furry, tradable pets. Why Crypto Is Spreading Up the Dublin Coast The crypto landscape in Dublin has changed rapidly, and with an enthusiasm perhaps disproportionate to the city's scale. The Decentralized Web Just Might Need Databases, Too Bluzelle, which raised $19.5 million in an initial coin offering (ICO), says a decentralized version of structured databases would be more resilient. Ripple's XRP Worst Hit By January Market Decline Large-cap cryptocurrencies may have had a stellar 2017, but 2018 hasn't been so kind – with several being worst hit. Crypto Rich and Paranoid: Threats Prompt Radical Security in Bitcoin Land Cryptocurrency users who got rich in the run-up are now targets for robbers and kidnappers, not just hackers. That's prompting a security overhaul. Report: Bank of America, JP Morgan Ban Credit Crypto Purchases Two of Wall Street's biggest banks are reportedly taking steps to bar customers from using credit cards to purchase cryptocurrencies. Go to CoinDesk BTC: $7,618.02 -6.95%  ETH: $777.84 -7.47% @8:56 EST - More price details 👋 CoinDesk is Hiring 👋 Come join our great team here in New York City! Copyright © 2018 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