Bitcoin Black Friday 2015 Shows Growing Maturity as Crypto Payments Shift From Mining Gear to Everyday Shopping
The third annual Bitcoin Black Friday arrived on November 25, 2015, offering a telling snapshot of how far cryptocurrency adoption […]
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Ethereum’s Casper Proof-of-Stake Vision Takes Shape as Vlad Zamfir Details the Roadmap
TL;DR Ethereum researcher Vlad Zamfir appeared on the Epicenter podcast on November 16, 2015, to discuss the Casper proof-of-stake protocol
Microsoft Azure Launches Ethereum Blockchain-as-a-Service, Bringing Smart Contracts to Enterprise
On November 9, 2015, Microsoft made a bold bet on blockchain technology that would prove prescient in the years to
Ethereum Frontier Network Reaches Three-Month Milestone as Bitcoin Block Size Debate Intensifies
As November 2015 begins, the cryptocurrency ecosystem stands at an inflection point. Bitcoin is experiencing a powerful rally, surging to
NYDFS Leadership Collapse: BitLicense Architect’s Successor Resigns Amid Political Turf War
In a development that sent ripples through the cryptocurrency regulatory landscape, Anthony Albanese, the acting superintendent of the New York
Bitcoin Block Size Debate Intensifies as Network Faces Scaling Crossroads at $263
As Bitcoin settles at $263.44 in mid-October 2015, a fierce technical debate is raging beneath the surface of the cryptocurrency
Ethereum Frontier Era: Smart Contract Platform Attracts Early Developers Just Ten Weeks After Launch
Just ten weeks after the Ethereum network went live on July 30, 2015, the fledgling smart contract platform is already
Wall Street Veteran Blythe Masters Tells Banks to Forget Bitcoin and Embrace the Blockchain
When a former JPMorgan Chase managing director who helped invent the credit default swap turns her attention to Bitcoin’s underlying
Ethereum Frontier Network Reaches Two-Month Milestone as Smart Contract Ecosystem Takes Shape
On September 24, 2015, the Ethereum network quietly marked a significant milestone: nearly two months of continuous operation since its
From Silk Road Auctions to Ashley Madison Extortion: Bitcoin’s Dark Side Exposed in September 2015
As bitcoin hovered around $238 in early September 2015, the cryptocurrency was making headlines for reasons far removed from its