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Market Boom: The 10 Largest Cryptocurrencies Are All Up Today

Bitcoin isn't the only cryptocurrency on the rise today – across the digital asset economy many tradeable tokens posted outsized gains.

By Stan HigginsMay 4, 2017

Litecoin is now playing a role in bitcoin's scaling debate. Here's our easy overview of the developing situation and why it matters.

By Alyssa HertigApr 20, 2017

Why the ability of blockchain technologies to create many currencies could create a 'long tail' of new commerce opportunities.

By Galia BenartziApr 16, 2017

CoinDesk's Bailey Reutzel examines the darker side of dogecoin, chronicling the scams that almost killed the iconic project.

The litecoin network appears to be on the cusp of enacting a technical upgrade that would boost the capacity of its network.

Bitcoin's 'proof of work' validation mechanism burns a huge amount of energy, but this novel solution from developer Bram Cohen aims to change that.

By Corin FaifeMar 15, 2017

Bitcoin markets aren’t the only ones on the rise in the wake of the SEC’s exchange-trade fund listing decision.

By Stan HigginsMar 13, 2017

The price of dash is on a tear – but why?

By Stan HigginsMar 2, 2017

Altcoins enjoyed a notable rally earlier in the week, but now that run appears to be over.

CoinDesk explores the alternative digital currency monero and its long road to becoming of the industry's most talked-about projects.

By Pete RizzoFeb 4, 2017