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BitHalo: Smart Contracts Without the Block Chain Bloat
9.8.2014
Decentralized platform BitHalo enables the creation of trustless, two-party transactions and smart contracts
Why Japan Fell in Love with Monacoin, the Cat Meme Cryptocurrency
3.8.2014
Japan's quest for the novel and locally-made has extended to altcoins, as fans create a cultural ecosystem around monacoin
The Promise and Pitfalls of Crypto Crowdfunding
2.8.2014
New initiatives by Swarm are trying to push crypto-based crowdfunding forward. But are they the solution?
5 Global Problems Bitcoin’s Proof of Work Can Help Solve
3.7.2014
Could there be better uses of cyrptocurrency proof of work rather than just solving arbitrary cryptographic problems?
Poloniex Claims All Customers Repaid Following March Bitcoin Hack
2.7.2014
The cryptocurrency exchange is saying it has fully reimbursed all affected customers since it suffered an attack in March
HolyTransaction Bets Big on Universal Cryptocurrency Wallet
1.7.2014
After trial and error on business ideas, the company believes one wallet for top altcoins is something investors need
MaidSafe COO Reflects on Lessons Learned from Crowdsale
25.6.2014
The company is working to increase Internet security, and has learned some valuable lessons in the process
Mining Roundup: BBB Warning, Alpha Technology and a Pool Attack
15.6.2014
CoinDesk looks at the latest manufacturer updates, a BBB advisory and a pool attack
All Things Alt: StartCOIN’s Crowdfunding Twist, World Cup Fever and Vertcoin’s Stealth Move
14.6.2014
The altcoin community celebrates the FIFA World Cup, while StartCOIN brings a new, decentralized twist to crowdfunding
All Things Alt: A Dogecoin Wedding, Ire Over Isracoin and Crypto Commodities Go Wild
6.6.2014
A California wedding officiant is now accepting dogecoin while an altcoin seeks to conquer the fertilizer market
Facebook Approves First Cryptocurrency Tipping Apps
6.6.2014
The social network has approved two new apps that allow tipping in dogecoin and 13 other cryptocurrencies
Mining Roundup: Walmart, BFGMiner and Altcoins in the Cloud
1.6.2014
CoinDesk takes a look at the latest in the mining industry, examining power consumption, Walmart selling miners and more
All Things Alt: Darkcoin Duels XC and the Demise of McDogecoin
30.5.2014
This week saw several coin communities erupt into turmoil, while McDonald's stifled a dogecoin awareness initiative
500 Developers Already Signed Up for MaidSafe Project
23.5.2014
A host of developers has registered to build applications and services for the company's encrypted and decentralized Internet platform
All Things Alt: Advanced Algorithms, Maxcoin Reborn and a Second Lap for Dogecoin
17.5.2014
Maxcoin hints at a comeback while Dogecar driver Josh Wise takes a second shot at NASCAR stardom
All Things Alt: Quark’s Shaq-cess, Blackcoin’s PR Pivot and Dogecoin’s Victory Lap
9.5.2014
Quark will feature prominently in a new game starring Shaquille O'Neill while blackcoin has hired a PR firm
All Things Alt: Ponzi Schemes, Blackcoin USBs and a Time Warp Attack
3.5.2014
This week's altcoin news includes an attack on the whitecoin block chain and a ponzi-themed dogecoin game
How Auroracoin is Forcing Digital Currency Discussion in Iceland
1.5.2014
Digital currency awareness is growing as Auroracoin closes in on passing 10% of its original distribution goal
Decentralized Internet Project MaidSafe to Raise Funds via ‘Safecoin’ Sale
21.4.2014
The organization working to create a decentralized Internet starts its native payment system with a crowd-sale starting tomorrow
The CoinDesk Mining Roundup: Multipools, Doge on Amazon EC2 and 11GH/s USB Sticks
20.4.2014
As the mining industry evolves, there are always new products and services hitting the market for enterprising cryptocurrency entrepreneurs