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A Ray of Hope for Utility Tokens

Wyoming’s utility token bill, if enacted, is likely to be influential beyond its borders, as a model for other states and for the federal government.

The latest awkward use case for cryptocurrency is funding rogue states led by egotistical dictators. The world may just have to live with this.

By Marc HochsteinFeb 27, 2018

Months after China's government shut down domestic order book exchanges, the platforms that originally offered them are finding new ways to thrive.

By Wolfie ZhaoFeb 27, 2018

The man credited with completing the first bitcoin transaction for a real-world good has replicated his historic test with experimental tech.

By Bailey ReutzelFeb 26, 2018

A team of open-source payments veterans is looking to launch a new identity blockchain, one that won't run afoul of government favor.

By Bailey ReutzelFeb 26, 2018

State-level legislation governing smart contracts in the U.S. would be redundant at best and could potentially undermine the growth of the industry.

ICOs are advertising more and more. Are web platforms and regulators taking note, seeking to stamp out bad behavior?

By Jonathan KeaneFeb 26, 2018

The excitement surrounding ICOs has left investors vulnerable to phishing attacks, diminishing the reputation of the new investment mechanism.

By Brady DaleFeb 25, 2018

As the reality of faster, cheaper bitcoin payments approaches via the Lighting Network, concerns are spreading about the privacy it will offer.

A conference in Miami played host to evidence of a growing schism in the crypto community between passionate developers and fly-by-night traders.

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