Digital currencies

Brian Behlendorf, leader of the Linux Foundation's effort to establish standards for blockchain, likens the invention of cryptocurrencies to the moon launch and says banks, open-source developers and others are working to make the underlying technology commercially viable.

Beyond the initial coin offerings — a fundraising process, similar to an IPO, in which blockchain companies sell crypto tokens instead of shares — and myriad science projects, is there anything substantive occurring with blockchain?

As the digital currency skyrockets there are plenty of opinions on the sustainability of the rally.

The speculation around bitcoin is the "very definition of a bubble," Credit Suisse Chief Executive Officer Tidjane Thiam said as the currency exceeded $7,000 for the first time.

As more startups turn to initial coin offerings to raise capital, financial institutions will seek reassurance that their blockchain and other fintech partners are aboveboard.

The bank consortium is going directly after the business of its former partner Ripple in the middle of their legal battle over an option for digital currency worth $1 billion.

A “neat” or “cool” idea may have garnered attention at the end of 2016, but the market has advanced to the point where a solid business idea that either addresses an unmet need and/or creates a significant cost savings is required to stand out from the crowd, writes Mariam Nishanian, a representative of Dentacoin.

Metronome, the brainchild of Jeff Garzik, may appeal to banks as the world's first "cross-chain" cryptocurrency.

Cryptocurrencies will not gain widespread traction with corporations and governments as long as there remain crucial questions about their volatility, risk, volume and shadowy affiliations.

It is often difficult to imagine how something will disrupt an industry because it may seem that the industry is already functioning with no problems. But there are inefficiencies that may not be apparent, writes Mariam Nishanian, a representative for Dentacoin.

Trading on Friday afternoon pushed the cryptocurrency's market capitalization above $100 billion for the first time ever.

Cryptocurrencies will not gain widespread traction with corporations and governments as long as there remain crucial questions about their volatility, risk, volume and shadowy affiliations.

Initial coin offerings have become the stuff of legend among speculators seeking quick windfalls, yet most people are more likely to lose money investing in digital tokens following the sales.

Royal Bank of Canada's David McKay said he has "real concerns" about bitcoin. But unlike JPMorgan Chase's Jamie Dimon, fraud isn't one of them.

JPMorgan Chase joined Wall Street rivals in expressing a willingness to get involved with cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, which surged to a record on Thursday.

Though the project remains in its early stages, Overstock’s share price rose representing a broader interest in the cryptocurrency exchange market, writes Jason English, vice president of protocol marketing at Sweetbridge.

Ripple announced several new customers Tuesday. The startup says its software, designed to compete with Swift, allows banks and others to send cross-border payments more quickly, transparently and cheaply.

The digital era is changing a lot of habits, including dining. Mobile devices and other technologies now play a vital role in bringing patrons into coffee shops, fast food restaurants and sit-down establishments.

The comments by JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon on bitcoin demonstrate a distinct lack of understanding of the reality that the virtual currency has an incredible value proposition.

Jamie Dimon's comments on bitcoin don't consider the virtual currency's value and potential, writes Bharath Rao, CEO of Leverj.