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Better in Byzantium? Ethereum Takes Baby Steps Toward a Privacy Boost

The upcoming "Byzantium" hard fork of ethereum will usher in new cryptographic procedures that should eventually pave the way for increased privacy.

Litecoin is again trading below $50, just three weeks after setting a new all-time high above $100.

By Omkar GodboleSet 22, 2017

Back from the front lines of Syria, infamous bitcoiner Amir Taaki plans a bitcoin-based economy in the war-torn nation, and he's looking for help.

Ethereum's answer to bitcoin's Lightning Network will have one notable difference – a publicly traded token to be sold in a Dutch auction in October.

By Alyssa HertigSet 22, 2017

A new audit of the complex and controversial zcash key generation ceremony has found any serious security compromises were unlikely.

By Morgen PeckSet 21, 2017

The rebound in bitcoin's price from the recent low of $2,980 has stalled, raising doubts as to whether the rally will continue.

By Omkar GodboleSet 21, 2017

IBM Ventures has its eyes on compliance and supply chain for its first cash investment in the blockchain industry.

Business blogger James Altucher provides a counter to cryptocurrency being "a solution in search of a problem," one strong enough to make him a bull.

By Ash BenningtonSet 21, 2017

A notable ICO token appears to be weathering regulatory concerns, bouncing back this week on a relatively positive newsflow and new developments.

By Omkar GodboleSet 20, 2017

Tokens for climate change? CoinDesk advisor Michael Casey argues it's a question worth taking seriously.

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