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New Ethereum Proposal Aims to Supercharge Smart Contracts

The creator of a new ethereum project says his ambitious off-chain networks, done right, could enable more complex applications of the technology.

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Ethereum Economics Gets Spotlight in Vitalik Buterin EDCON Keynote

A new talk by ethereum's creator gave insight into the future of the world's second-largest public blockchain network.

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Secretive ‘Enterprise Ethereum’ Project Gets Mixed Reactions at EDCON 2017

At day one of the developer-focused EDCON conference in Paris, France, attendees took different stances on the benefits of private blockchains.

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US Health Department Hackathon to Focus on Blockchain Applications

An upcoming hackathon sponsored by the US health department aims to boost innovation in blockchain-based healthcare applications.

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To Catch a Ransomer: How the FBI Chases Crime on the Blockchain

Ever wonder how the FBI catches ransomware perpetrators? This special agent laid out the process in great detail.

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Greg Maxwell Breaks Down Blockchain: The 'Uncontrollable Noun'

Blockstream CTO Greg Maxwell addressed the growing blockchain hype in a nuanced talk at Construct 2017 today.

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Chain Previews New Blockchain Privacy Tech 'Confidential Assets'

Chain previewed forthcoming privacy features for its enterprise blockchain protocol at CoinDesk's developer event yesterday.

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The FBI is Worried Criminals Might Use the Private Cryptocurrency Monero

An FBI special agent has said it's unclear how the agency would respond to widespread criminal use of privacy-enhancing cryptocurrencies like monero.

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