Company profile: Decred aims to deliver decentralized future

Blockchain began as a tool for Bitcoin to deliver a decentralized future for the financial industry. Since then, Bitcoin has largely turned into a speculative investment and blockchain is increasingly being adopted by large financial institutions looking to boost efficiency. Some companies are still aiming to keep its decentralized message alive.

Fintechs aim to attract underbanked Gen Zers

Millions of Gen Z consumers remain either locked out or limited by the traditional banks, leading a growing number of fintechs, cryptocurrency companies and traditional banks to target that segment of the population with easy-to-use mobile banking and credit apps and financial education tools.

Blockchain trends, supply chain claim top spots for Q1 2019

We are now a fourth of the way through 2019, and in the Northern Hemisphere, spring has dawned. Blockchain use cases continued to bloom throughout winter, however, as top stories on Blockchain Tech News examined topics ranging from blockchain trends and problems to restaurant supply chains.

Blockchain development brings efficiencies on many fronts: what’s the killer app?

Cryptocurrency has faced its challenges, but blockchain technology is on a roll. Experts at the CES show discussed blockchain products that address the challenges cryptocurrency faces, as well as products that make business processes more efficient.

A look back at the top 5 blockchain stories of 2018

We have recently entered 2019, and blockchain continues to push forward. Last year, blockchain readers had their eyes on a variety of use cases for blockchain, ranging from carbon reduction to financial services to messaging apps.

Should governments use blockchain technology?

The Trump administration has expressed interest in blockchain technology, which raises a few questions: Should government entities use the blockchain? And if so, what are some of the use cases?

How to improve bitcoin's PR

With hackers stealing from exchanges and criminals demanding bitcoin ransoms, it's obvious that bitcoin has a bit of a PR problem. But it doesn't have to be this way.

How can virtual currency aid the financially underserved?

Is virtual currency up to the task to aid the financially underserved or does it not have the right tools? Virtual Currency Today talks with Uphold vice president of product Byrne Reese to discover the answer.

Bitcoin could be a life saver for financially underserved in Africa

Zimbabwe residents recently went through horrific hyper inflation, which eventually led to the abandonment of their national currency altogether. Bitcoin could be the solution not only to Zimbabwe's problems but those of financially underserved populations in Africa.

Bitcoin 'rebittance': serving the financially underserved

With remittance fees as high as 12 percent, many migrant workers are stuck in a bind. Hence, some migrants are turning to bitcoin "rebittances" as a less expensive alternative.

#FutureofPayments: In defense of Bitcoin (and its cousins)

A closer look at why virtual currencies can be beneficial to the financial system.