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Will Digital Identity Networks Make Usernames and Passwords a Thing of the Past?

Microsoft’s new ION project wants to replace usernames and passwords with a decentralized identity network, and it’s live on the bitcoin mainnet. Will decentralized identity r...

By CoinDesk Staff

Mar 26, 2021 at 8:01 p.m. UTC

Mar 26, 2021

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Microsoft’s ION Digital ID Network Is Live on Bitcoin

Imagine never having to use a password or a username ever again. Networks like ION could make this a reality.

By Colin Harper

Mar 25, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. UTC

Mar 25, 2021

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Microsoft President Says Fintech Firms Should Leave Digital Currencies to Governments

"We’re not a bank and we don’t want to become a bank and we don’t want to compete with our customers who are banks," said Brad Smith.

By Tanzeel Akhtar

Mar 24, 2021 at 7:54 p.m. UTC

Mar 24, 2021

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Microsoft Reportedly in Talks to Buy Discord

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Microsoft Reportedly in Talks to Buy Discord

Microsoft is reportedly in talks to buy Discord for a sum of up to $10B. “The Hash” panel discusses the important role of Discord in crypto communities and debates whether Mic...

By CoinDesk Staff

Mar 23, 2021 at 6:52 p.m. UTC

Mar 23, 2021

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NFTs Go Mainstream: From Minecraft to Rapper Post Malone

Microsoft’s Minecraft and rapper Post Malone are just the latest to introduce nonfungible tokens (NFT) to a mainstream audience. “The Hash” panel weighs in on how NFTs have be...

By CoinDesk Staff

Feb 11, 2021 at 8:40 p.m. UTC

Feb 11, 2021

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Microsoft and Enjin Bring Cross-Platform Custom NFTs to Minecraft

To celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, players earn badges while learning from prominent female scientists.

By Sebastian Sinclair

Feb 11, 2021 at 7:50 a.m. UTC

Feb 11, 2021

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Microsoft, India's Tanla Launch Encrypted Messaging Infrastructure Built With Blockchain

The edge-to-edge encrypted platform is built on Microsoft Azure and accessible by clients via an API.

By Tanzeel Akhtar

Jan 21, 2021 at 2:56 p.m. UTC

Jan 21, 2021

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Microsoft, EY Expand Blockchain Platform for Gaming Rights to Include Payments

Microsoft and Ernst & Young LLP announced plans to use a blockchain platform to allow Microsoft’s Xbox gaming partners, artists and content creators to track and manage their...

By Tanzeel Akhtar

Dec 14, 2020 at 6:32 p.m. UTC

Dec 14, 2020

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