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World of Bitcoin Shrinks as Startups Scale Back at CES 2016

One of the biggest events in the annual tech calendar has passed with only a minor presence from bitcoin or blockchain industry firms.

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ESMA Event Explores Blockchain Impact on Mainstream Finance

The European Securities and Markets Authority recently held an event that focused, in part, on the use of blockchains in mainstream finance.

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ANX CTO: Bitcoin’s Scalability Issue is a ‘Red Herring’

During a talk at Finnovasia 2015, ANX CTO Hugh Madden said he believes concerns about the bitcoin blockchain’s ability to scale are a “red herring”.

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Blockchain Panel Draws Capacity Crowd at Finnovasia

A blockchain panel at Finnovasia drew so many interested FinTech professionals extra chairs needed to be brought into the auditorium.

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Blockchain Technology Explored at TechCrunch Disrupt London

Blockchain technology was discussed during a panel at TechCrunch Disrupt London, held earlier this week.

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Internet Pioneer Pindar Wong: Bitcoin Creator Shouldn't Be Penalized

Internet pioneer Pindar Wong has issued an impassioned plea to authorities amidst speculation bitcoin’s creator may have finally been identified.

Pindar Wong

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China’s Miners Heat Up Debate at Scaling Bitcoin Hong Kong

Day one of Scaling Bitcoin Hong Kong saw discussion and debate on proposals aiming to increase the processing power of the bitcoin blockchain.

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Expectations High For Blocksize Debate Ahead of Hong Kong Summit

Bitcoin's block size debate will be given renewed life this weekend when some of the industry’s most influential stakeholders gather in Hong Kong.

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Commonwealth Bank Seeks Leading Blockchain Role with Sydney Conference

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia will host a two-day blockchain conference in Sydney next month in an attempt to explore the technology's potential.

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Cryptography Pioneer Nick Szabo Touts Blockchain Tech’s Security

Smart contracts pioneer Nick Szabo spoke today at a developer conference for developers working on the public Ethereum blockchain.

Nick Szabo