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Melbourne University To Trial Blockchain Student Records Management

Melbourne University To Trial Blockchain Student Records Management

MAY 01, 2017 | William Suberg

Blockchain student records and employment perspectives is getting a pioneering trial at the University of Melbourne in July.

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MIT “Disobedience Award” Gives Rule-Breakers $250k Prize

MIT “Disobedience Award” Gives Rule-Breakers $250k Prize

MAR 10, 2017 | William Suberg

‘Ethical disobedience’ is the subject of a new award by MIT, which will give $250,000 to outstanding rule-breakers.

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MIT Report: Blockchain for Banks - New Era or Lipstick on Pig?

MIT Report: Blockchain for Banks - New Era or Lipstick on Pig?

SEP 05, 2016 | Jacob J

Could rapid innovation in the fintech space lead to the end of banks as we know them? A recent report from MIT explores these possibilities.

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Blockchain as Part of the Web: Does It Fit in?

Blockchain as Part of the Web: Does It Fit in?

MAY 13, 2016 | Olusegun Ogundeji

Schools are now using Bitcoin technology to record and verify candidates' credentials; and to track the creation or transfer of physical assets, shareholdings, certifications, digital rights, intellectual property or even votes.

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MIT's John Clippinger Talks Bitcoin’s Inherent Politics

MIT's John Clippinger Talks Bitcoin’s Inherent Politics

SEP 24, 2015 | Matchpool

Bitcoin is supposed to change how money works, but it may change social systems too. Or so claims ID3 Executive Director and MIT research scientist John H. Clippinger in the latest episode of Epicenter Bitcoin.

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AUG 26 DIGEST: Big Mining Pools Oppose Bitcoin XT Fork; Tor Vulnerability Suspends BTC Black Market Operations

AUG 26 DIGEST: Big Mining Pools Oppose Bitcoin XT Fork; Tor Vulnerability Suspends BTC Black Market Operations

AUG 26, 2015 | Aaron van Wirdum

A significant chunk of mining pools has taken a fierce stand against Bitcoin XT; the largest currently operating bitcoin black market has decided to halt operations due to a Tor de-anonymizing vulnerability, and more news

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AUG 7 DIGEST: G7 Pledges Support for 'Appropriate' Bitcoin Regulation; Market Research Analyst Qualtrics Adds BTC Rewards

AUG 7 DIGEST: G7 Pledges Support for 'Appropriate' Bitcoin Regulation; Market Research Analyst Qualtrics Adds BTC Rewards

AUG 07, 2015 | Aaron van Wirdum

G7 representatives announced support for “appropriate regulation” of virtual currencies; online survey giant Qualtrics added bitcoin as a rewards option and more news

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Former White House Advisor: Elimination of ‘Double-Spend’ is Bitcoin’s True Innovation

Former White House Advisor: Elimination of ‘Double-Spend’ is Bitcoin’s True Innovation

JUL 30, 2015 | William Suberg

A former senior White House advisor has become the latest authority to speak out in favor of Bitcoin and blockchain technology.

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Microsoft Hosts bitcoinless Bitcoin 2.0 Event for 'Social Good' (Op-Ed)

Microsoft Hosts bitcoinless Bitcoin 2.0 Event for 'Social Good' (Op-Ed)

JUL 29, 2015 | Aaron van Wirdum

In another splash into the Bitcoin space for Microsoft, the tech giant's Civic Innovation team organized a Bitcoin event in New York earlier this week.

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MIT's 'Enigma' Uses Bitcoin Blockchain to Create Privacy-Enhancing, Decentralized Computation Platform

MIT's 'Enigma' Uses Bitcoin Blockchain to Create Privacy-Enhancing, Decentralized Computation Platform

JUL 24, 2015 | Aaron van Wirdum

The MIT Media Lab said that it is working on a Bitcoin-based encryption system that lets users securely share data over a decentralized network.

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Columnist Leaves WSJ for MIT's Digital Currency Initiative

Columnist Leaves WSJ for MIT's Digital Currency Initiative

JUL 10, 2015 | Matchpool

Senior columnist Michael Casey is leaving his 18-year old seat at the Wall Street Journal to advise the MIT Media Lab's Digital Currency Initiative.

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MAY 13 DIGEST: MIT Names 'Critical Flaws' in BitLicense, Euro Banking Assoc. Releases ‘Cryptotechnologies’ Report

MAY 13 DIGEST: MIT Names 'Critical Flaws' in BitLicense, Euro Banking Assoc. Releases ‘Cryptotechnologies’ Report

MAY 13, 2015 | Diana Ngo

MIT cites major flaws in the NY BitLicense, Euro Banking Association issues a report on 'Cryptotechnologies,' Denmark will discontinue the printing of new fiat money in 2016, and more news.

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Peter Todd on BitGo’s Patenting of Multisig, MIT’s Funding of Core Development, and Innovation

Peter Todd on BitGo’s Patenting of Multisig, MIT’s Funding of Core Development, and Innovation

MAY 05, 2015 | Allen Scott

CoinTelegraph spoke to Peter Todd about the issue, along with the topics of centralized blockchains and Bitcoin core development funding.

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MIT to Take Over Funding of Three Bitcoin Core Developers

MIT to Take Over Funding of Three Bitcoin Core Developers

APR 23, 2015 | Aaron van Wirdum

The three Bitcoin core developers who were, up until now, funded by the Bitcoin Foundation will join the MIT Media Lab's newly established Digital Currency Initiative.

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APR 16 DIGEST: Peter Todd Foresees Greater State Interference in Crypto, Stellar adopts SCP Protocol

APR 16 DIGEST: Peter Todd Foresees Greater State Interference in Crypto, Stellar adopts SCP Protocol

APR 16, 2015 | Charlie Richards

Peter Todd has outlined his view that more regulation on all levels is on the way for the digital currency sector; Stellar adopts SCP protocol; Gavin Andresen has called Shrem and Karpeles a “black eye” for the organization, and other news.

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Melbourne University To Trial Blockchain Student Records Management

Melbourne University To Trial Blockchain Student Records Management

MAY 01, 2017 | William Suberg

Blockchain student records and employment perspectives is getting a pioneering trial at the University of Melbourne in July.

 3957
MIT Report: Blockchain for Banks - New Era or Lipstick on Pig?

MIT Report: Blockchain for Banks - New Era or Lipstick on Pig?

SEP 05, 2016 | Jacob J

Could rapid innovation in the fintech space lead to the end of banks as we know them? A recent report from MIT explores these possibilities.

 1943   |    2
MIT “Disobedience Award” Gives Rule-Breakers $250k Prize

MIT “Disobedience Award” Gives Rule-Breakers $250k Prize

MAR 10, 2017 | William Suberg

‘Ethical disobedience’ is the subject of a new award by MIT, which will give $250,000 to outstanding rule-breakers.

 1735
Blockchain as Part of the Web: Does It Fit in?

Blockchain as Part of the Web: Does It Fit in?

MAY 13, 2016 | Olusegun Ogundeji

Schools are now using Bitcoin technology to record and verify candidates' credentials; and to track the creation or transfer of physical assets, shareholdings, certifications, digital rights, intellectual property or even votes.

 823
Former White House Advisor: Elimination of ‘Double-Spend’ is Bitcoin’s True Innovation

Former White House Advisor: Elimination of ‘Double-Spend’ is Bitcoin’s True Innovation

JUL 30, 2015 | William Suberg

A former senior White House advisor has become the latest authority to speak out in favor of Bitcoin and blockchain technology.

 457
Microsoft Hosts bitcoinless Bitcoin 2.0 Event for 'Social Good' (Op-Ed)

Microsoft Hosts bitcoinless Bitcoin 2.0 Event for 'Social Good' (Op-Ed)

JUL 29, 2015 | Aaron van Wirdum

In another splash into the Bitcoin space for Microsoft, the tech giant's Civic Innovation team organized a Bitcoin event in New York earlier this week.

 289
MIT to Take Over Funding of Three Bitcoin Core Developers

MIT to Take Over Funding of Three Bitcoin Core Developers

APR 23, 2015 | Aaron van Wirdum

The three Bitcoin core developers who were, up until now, funded by the Bitcoin Foundation will join the MIT Media Lab's newly established Digital Currency Initiative.

 327
MIT's 'Enigma' Uses Bitcoin Blockchain to Create Privacy-Enhancing, Decentralized Computation Platform

MIT's 'Enigma' Uses Bitcoin Blockchain to Create Privacy-Enhancing, Decentralized Computation Platform

JUL 24, 2015 | Aaron van Wirdum

The MIT Media Lab said that it is working on a Bitcoin-based encryption system that lets users securely share data over a decentralized network.

 399
MIT's John Clippinger Talks Bitcoin’s Inherent Politics

MIT's John Clippinger Talks Bitcoin’s Inherent Politics

SEP 24, 2015 | Matchpool

Bitcoin is supposed to change how money works, but it may change social systems too. Or so claims ID3 Executive Director and MIT research scientist John H. Clippinger in the latest episode of Epicenter Bitcoin.

 101
MAY 13 DIGEST: MIT Names 'Critical Flaws' in BitLicense, Euro Banking Assoc. Releases ‘Cryptotechnologies’ Report

MAY 13 DIGEST: MIT Names 'Critical Flaws' in BitLicense, Euro Banking Assoc. Releases ‘Cryptotechnologies’ Report

MAY 13, 2015 | Diana Ngo

MIT cites major flaws in the NY BitLicense, Euro Banking Association issues a report on 'Cryptotechnologies,' Denmark will discontinue the printing of new fiat money in 2016, and more news.

 39
AUG 7 DIGEST: G7 Pledges Support for 'Appropriate' Bitcoin Regulation; Market Research Analyst Qualtrics Adds BTC Rewards

AUG 7 DIGEST: G7 Pledges Support for 'Appropriate' Bitcoin Regulation; Market Research Analyst Qualtrics Adds BTC Rewards

AUG 07, 2015 | Aaron van Wirdum

G7 representatives announced support for “appropriate regulation” of virtual currencies; online survey giant Qualtrics added bitcoin as a rewards option and more news

 69
AUG 26 DIGEST: Big Mining Pools Oppose Bitcoin XT Fork; Tor Vulnerability Suspends BTC Black Market Operations

AUG 26 DIGEST: Big Mining Pools Oppose Bitcoin XT Fork; Tor Vulnerability Suspends BTC Black Market Operations

AUG 26, 2015 | Aaron van Wirdum

A significant chunk of mining pools has taken a fierce stand against Bitcoin XT; the largest currently operating bitcoin black market has decided to halt operations due to a Tor de-anonymizing vulnerability, and more news

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Columnist Leaves WSJ for MIT's Digital Currency Initiative

Columnist Leaves WSJ for MIT's Digital Currency Initiative

JUL 10, 2015 | Matchpool

Senior columnist Michael Casey is leaving his 18-year old seat at the Wall Street Journal to advise the MIT Media Lab's Digital Currency Initiative.

 63
Peter Todd on BitGo’s Patenting of Multisig, MIT’s Funding of Core Development, and Innovation

Peter Todd on BitGo’s Patenting of Multisig, MIT’s Funding of Core Development, and Innovation

MAY 05, 2015 | Allen Scott

CoinTelegraph spoke to Peter Todd about the issue, along with the topics of centralized blockchains and Bitcoin core development funding.

 76
APR 16 DIGEST: Peter Todd Foresees Greater State Interference in Crypto, Stellar adopts SCP Protocol

APR 16 DIGEST: Peter Todd Foresees Greater State Interference in Crypto, Stellar adopts SCP Protocol

APR 16, 2015 | Charlie Richards

Peter Todd has outlined his view that more regulation on all levels is on the way for the digital currency sector; Stellar adopts SCP protocol; Gavin Andresen has called Shrem and Karpeles a “black eye” for the organization, and other news.

 59
MIT Report: Blockchain for Banks - New Era or Lipstick on Pig?

MIT Report: Blockchain for Banks - New Era or Lipstick on Pig?

SEP 05, 2016 | Jacob J

Could rapid innovation in the fintech space lead to the end of banks as we know them? A recent report from MIT explores these possibilities.

 1943   |    2
Melbourne University To Trial Blockchain Student Records Management

Melbourne University To Trial Blockchain Student Records Management

MAY 01, 2017 | William Suberg

Blockchain student records and employment perspectives is getting a pioneering trial at the University of Melbourne in July.

 3957
MIT “Disobedience Award” Gives Rule-Breakers $250k Prize

MIT “Disobedience Award” Gives Rule-Breakers $250k Prize

MAR 10, 2017 | William Suberg

‘Ethical disobedience’ is the subject of a new award by MIT, which will give $250,000 to outstanding rule-breakers.

 1735
MAY 13 DIGEST: MIT Names 'Critical Flaws' in BitLicense, Euro Banking Assoc. Releases ‘Cryptotechnologies’ Report

MAY 13 DIGEST: MIT Names 'Critical Flaws' in BitLicense, Euro Banking Assoc. Releases ‘Cryptotechnologies’ Report

MAY 13, 2015 | Diana Ngo

MIT cites major flaws in the NY BitLicense, Euro Banking Association issues a report on 'Cryptotechnologies,' Denmark will discontinue the printing of new fiat money in 2016, and more news.

 39
MIT's 'Enigma' Uses Bitcoin Blockchain to Create Privacy-Enhancing, Decentralized Computation Platform

MIT's 'Enigma' Uses Bitcoin Blockchain to Create Privacy-Enhancing, Decentralized Computation Platform

JUL 24, 2015 | Aaron van Wirdum

The MIT Media Lab said that it is working on a Bitcoin-based encryption system that lets users securely share data over a decentralized network.

 399
Blockchain as Part of the Web: Does It Fit in?

Blockchain as Part of the Web: Does It Fit in?

MAY 13, 2016 | Olusegun Ogundeji

Schools are now using Bitcoin technology to record and verify candidates' credentials; and to track the creation or transfer of physical assets, shareholdings, certifications, digital rights, intellectual property or even votes.

 823
MIT to Take Over Funding of Three Bitcoin Core Developers

MIT to Take Over Funding of Three Bitcoin Core Developers

APR 23, 2015 | Aaron van Wirdum

The three Bitcoin core developers who were, up until now, funded by the Bitcoin Foundation will join the MIT Media Lab's newly established Digital Currency Initiative.

 327
MIT's John Clippinger Talks Bitcoin’s Inherent Politics

MIT's John Clippinger Talks Bitcoin’s Inherent Politics

SEP 24, 2015 | Matchpool

Bitcoin is supposed to change how money works, but it may change social systems too. Or so claims ID3 Executive Director and MIT research scientist John H. Clippinger in the latest episode of Epicenter Bitcoin.

 101
Microsoft Hosts bitcoinless Bitcoin 2.0 Event for 'Social Good' (Op-Ed)

Microsoft Hosts bitcoinless Bitcoin 2.0 Event for 'Social Good' (Op-Ed)

JUL 29, 2015 | Aaron van Wirdum

In another splash into the Bitcoin space for Microsoft, the tech giant's Civic Innovation team organized a Bitcoin event in New York earlier this week.

 289
AUG 26 DIGEST: Big Mining Pools Oppose Bitcoin XT Fork; Tor Vulnerability Suspends BTC Black Market Operations

AUG 26 DIGEST: Big Mining Pools Oppose Bitcoin XT Fork; Tor Vulnerability Suspends BTC Black Market Operations

AUG 26, 2015 | Aaron van Wirdum

A significant chunk of mining pools has taken a fierce stand against Bitcoin XT; the largest currently operating bitcoin black market has decided to halt operations due to a Tor de-anonymizing vulnerability, and more news

 143
Columnist Leaves WSJ for MIT's Digital Currency Initiative

Columnist Leaves WSJ for MIT's Digital Currency Initiative

JUL 10, 2015 | Matchpool

Senior columnist Michael Casey is leaving his 18-year old seat at the Wall Street Journal to advise the MIT Media Lab's Digital Currency Initiative.

 63
AUG 7 DIGEST: G7 Pledges Support for 'Appropriate' Bitcoin Regulation; Market Research Analyst Qualtrics Adds BTC Rewards

AUG 7 DIGEST: G7 Pledges Support for 'Appropriate' Bitcoin Regulation; Market Research Analyst Qualtrics Adds BTC Rewards

AUG 07, 2015 | Aaron van Wirdum

G7 representatives announced support for “appropriate regulation” of virtual currencies; online survey giant Qualtrics added bitcoin as a rewards option and more news

 69
Peter Todd on BitGo’s Patenting of Multisig, MIT’s Funding of Core Development, and Innovation

Peter Todd on BitGo’s Patenting of Multisig, MIT’s Funding of Core Development, and Innovation

MAY 05, 2015 | Allen Scott

CoinTelegraph spoke to Peter Todd about the issue, along with the topics of centralized blockchains and Bitcoin core development funding.

 76
Former White House Advisor: Elimination of ‘Double-Spend’ is Bitcoin’s True Innovation

Former White House Advisor: Elimination of ‘Double-Spend’ is Bitcoin’s True Innovation

JUL 30, 2015 | William Suberg

A former senior White House advisor has become the latest authority to speak out in favor of Bitcoin and blockchain technology.

 457
APR 16 DIGEST: Peter Todd Foresees Greater State Interference in Crypto, Stellar adopts SCP Protocol

APR 16 DIGEST: Peter Todd Foresees Greater State Interference in Crypto, Stellar adopts SCP Protocol

APR 16, 2015 | Charlie Richards

Peter Todd has outlined his view that more regulation on all levels is on the way for the digital currency sector; Stellar adopts SCP protocol; Gavin Andresen has called Shrem and Karpeles a “black eye” for the organization, and other news.

 59

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