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Bitcoin Wallet Provider Blockchain Currently Offline

Blockchain, the operator of the world’s most popular bitcoin wallet service, is currently offline.

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UK Government Exploring Use of Blockchain Recordkeeping

The UK government is exploring the use of blockchain technology in improving the transparency and accuracy of its record keeping.

Archives and record keeping

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No, Satoshi Nakamoto Hasn't Moved a Thing

Yesterday, social media lit up with the news that bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto had emerged from the shadows to make a transaction.

Digital abstract

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UK Trade Mission Brings Bitcoin and FinTech to Southeast Asia

Last week, wallet provider Blockchain represented the bitcoin industry in an official government trade mission.

PM trip

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American Banker Conference: Lines Drawn in Blockchain Debate

American Banker's Digital Currencies + the Blockchain featured speakers from across the blockchain and finance sectors.

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The Blockchain is a New Model of Governance

The blockchain provides an alternative governance model to the current system of oligarchic control, argues Nozomi Hayase.

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Analytics Service Aims to Be 'Gold Standard' of Bitcoin Data

A new service, Challenger Deep, is launching its invite-only beta this week with the promise of delivering the "gold standard" for bitcoin data.

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Blockchain Offers Alpha Users First Look at New Bitcoin Wallet

Blockchain has launched an alpha version of its latest wallet, a streamlined version of one of its most popular products.

mobile, app

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Bitcoin in the Headlines: BitLicense Arrives, But Wild West Remains

The BitLicense may have dominated media coverage this week, but a deeper dive show many of bitcoin's larger problems linger on.

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Could the Bitcoin Lightning Network Solve Blockchain Scalability?

Could a decentralised system where off-blockchain bitcoin transactions are sent over a network of micropayment channels solve blockchain scalability?

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