Why is decentralized and distributed file storage critical for a better web?
The team behind IPFS and Filecoin explain how advances in distributed data storage and strong alignment of market incentives are combining to create a much more secure and efficient web.
In the span of less than three decades the web has become one of the greatest achievements in human history, responsible for never before seen gains in science, technology, and...
Comments to the Securities and Exchange Commission on the Bitcoin Investment Trust
This would give the investing public a safe and secure financial instrument on a national securities exchange with which to obtain the bitcoin exposure they seek.
A direct download of this letter is available here.
How will regulators look at your token sale?
Recently a small conference called “Token Summit” brought together the growing community of developers that are interested in the red hot area of tokenized crowdfunding. Through the new mechanism, millions...
We helped NPR buy some bitcoin.
National Public Radio’s Morning Edition stopped by the Coin Center offices to admire our “hipster vibes” and update their listeners on the status of Bitcoin. The short segment covers basics...
Bitcoin will grow organically, but there are a few things government can do to clear its path.
In an editorial for Fortune, Coin Center executive director Jerry Brito lays out three things that the government can do to reduce regulatory friction on the growing open blockchain network...
House Energy and Commerce Committee: Improving Consumers Financial Options with FinTech
Peter Van Valkenburgh testified before the Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. During his oral testimony and through the wide ranging hearing, he...
Virtual Currency: Financial Innovation and National Security Implications
Testimony before the Terrorism and Illicit Finance Subcommittee of the House Financial Services Committee. Policymakers must approach open blockchain networks such as Bitcoin the same way they do the internet. Both...
We testified in Congress and advocated for your right to innovate with open blockchains
In two hearings, Coin Center called for sound government approaches to this technology.
This week, there were two hearings on digital currencies in Congress. Coin Center testified in both, even though both hearings happened on the same day and at the same time....
No, Bitcoin is not tied to the Paris attacks.
Correcting the record about a purported link mentioned in congressional testimony yesterday.
Yesterday I had the honor of testifying before a hearing of the Terrorism and Illicit Finance Subcommittee of the House Financial Services Committee on the the national security implications of...
Illinois state-chartered banks learned how they can support Bitcoin businesses.
Coin Center, in collaboration with Digital Currency Group and the Illinois Blockchain Initiative, hosted an event in Chicago this week to help interested banks become more familiar with the technology...