Market Outlook

Citi to discuss its plans for blockchain technology and digital currency at CoinDesk's Consensus 2015 conference in September.

Genesis Mining has launched a new web interface which will enable miners to gain greater control of their bitcoin mining operations.

A bill currently before the California Senate has been amended to include a provisional application process for early-stage bitcoin startups.

A fork in the bitcoin network has raised issues regarding how key participants in the payment network process and confirm transactions.

Brazilian Congressman Manoel Junior has proposed a public hearing to discuss the potential regulation of bitcoin and the blockchain.

Former DEA agent Carl Mark Force IV has admitted stealing over $700,000 worth of bitcoin whilst running the Baltimore Silk Road investigation.

The Monetary Authority of Singapore has funded a blockchain-based recordkeeping system as part of a five-year $225m investment plan.

The Chamber of Digital Commerce, a digital currency advocacy group, has appointed former Wall Street executive Blythe Masters as an advisor.

Kraken has become the latest US-based bitcoin exchange to launch services in the Canadian market.

Digital currency exchanges and gateways need to be tightly regulated to prevent money laundering and terrorism financing, says the latest FATF report.

RBS confirmed it is undertaking a proof-of-concept with Ripple technology, following a high-profile payments mishap earlier this month.

Digital Asset Holdings has announced the acquisition of two blockchain startups: Hyperledger and Bits of Proof.