Corin Faife

Corin Faife is a CoinDesk contributor and has covered the social and political impact of emerging technologies for VICE, Motherboard and the Independent. Corin is not an investor in any digital currencies or blockchain projects (See: Editorial Policy). Follow Corin: corintxt

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Will 2017 Bring an End to Bitcoin's Great Scaling Debate?

CoinDesk's Corin Faife recaps how last year saw one of bitcoin's biggest technology debates, setting the stage for a potentially pivotal 2017.

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Why Bitcoin's Remittance Disruption Slowed to a Crawl

Cross-border remittance was expected to be bitcoin’s killer app, but that just hasn't happened. CoinDesk looks at why.

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China's Huiyin Group Launches $20 Million Bitcoin Fund

Multibillion-dollar investment company Huiyin Group has launched a $20m bitcoin-focused investment fund.

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Ledger Launches Hardware Wallet for the Smart Contract Era

Ledger, the maker of the Nano USB hardware wallet, has announced a new high-end product aimed at enterprise users and savvy consumers.

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How South Africa's 'Shark Tank' Saw its First Bitcoin Investment

Bitcoin made an unexpected appearance on an episode of the popular TV series "Shark Tank" this week.

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ASX Exec Calls for Blockchain Use in Healthcare

The ASX is putting its weight behind another blockchain use case, arguing it could improve existing healthcare processes.

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Korea Exchange Launches Blockchain-Powered Private Market

The Korea Exchange, South Korea’s sole securities exchange operator, has launched a new service that utilizes blockchain technology.

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Blockchain Credit Card Trial Puts New Twist on Retail Payments

Cupcakes on the blockchain? Not quite, but a new blockchain trial showcased how the tech could play a role in consumer payments.

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China's CITIC Hosts Seminar on Banking and Blockchain

China's CITIC bank, one of the country's largest commercial banks, recently held a seminar devoted to blockchain.

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IBM Unveils Blockchain Project For KYC Compliance

IBM's Bluemix Garage in Singapore has unveiled a new blockchain project built in collaboration with a local startup.

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