Blockchain Brain Drain Is About More Than Money
The next-generation of financial technologists will want more from corporations and businesses, argues ex-CME digitization lead Sandra Ro.
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/corporate-blockchain-brain-drain-money/
Crypto Collectables? Ethereum's Next Killer App Is on Its Way
The rise of CryptoKitties has called attention to ERC-721, an ethereum technical standard that could start a blockchain-based collectibles rush.
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/crypto-collectables-ethereums-next-killer-app-is-on-its-way/
Ethereum Browser Bug Could Put User Funds At Risk
Using ethereum browser Mist may put cryptocurrency private keys at risk, according to an Ethereum Foundation blog post.
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/ethereum-browser-bug-could-put-user-funds-at-risk/
More to Come? Bitcoin Sets Record High Near $18k
Having successfully defended $16,000 earlier this week, bitcoin regained bid tone today and clocked a fresh record high above $17,800.
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/more-to-come-bitcoin-sets-new-record-high-above-17800/
UK's FCA Chief Warns Bitcoin Investors: Be Prepared to Lose Your Money
The head of the UK's Financial Conduct Authority has warned that people stand to lose their funds if they invest in bitcoin.
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/uks-fca-chief-warns-bitcoin-investors-be-prepared-to-lose-your-money/
US Government to Sell Off $10 Million in Seized Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash
U.S. prosecutors in the state of Utah are moving to sell millions of dollars-worth of cryptocurrencies seized in an opioid drug case.
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/us-government-to-sell-off-10-million-in-seized-bitcoin-and-bitcoin-cash/
Survey: Most Bitcoin Investors Expect Even Fatter Returns in 2018
According to the survey by LendEDU, almost three-quarters of bitcoin investors in the U.S. plan to increase the size of their holdings next year.
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/survey-bitcoin-investors-expect-even-fatter-returns-2018/
2018: The Year We Make Cont(r)act
2017 may have been a historic year in blockchain, but Banca IMI's Massimo Morini argues the seeds for this revolution were sown in 2016.
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/2018-year-make-contract/
Mimblewimble's Small Step: Grin Raises Funds for New Development
Bitcoin startup BlockCypher is among those backing development for a new alternative blockchain that aims to break cryptographic ground.
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/mimblewimbles-small-step-grin-raises-funds-new-development/
As Wall Street Bids Up Bitcoin, ICO Tactics Change
Facing new regulation and a run-up in crypto prices, the ICO market is feeling the squeeze of maturity.
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/wall-street-bids-bitcoin-tactics-change-icos/
DOJ Alleges Bitcoin Involved in Attempted ISIS Funding
Prosecutors have accused a New York woman of using credit cards to purchase bitcoin and then launder those funds to send money to ISIS.
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/doj-alleges-bitcoin-involved-attempted-isis-funding/
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/
