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Hints and Rumors? How Ripple Might Really Enter China's Market

While Ripple has denied any short-term partnerships with Alibaba – a deal between the two firms could be in both companies' best interests.

By Noelle AchesonAug 21, 2017

Why token sales are like the Japanese game of pachinko, and what that means for the future of the novel fundraising method.

By Avtar SehraAug 20, 2017

A former central banker outlines 10 reasons why he believes his former employer (and other banks like it) will fail to adapt to cryptocurrency.

Josh Stark argues that "cryptoeconomics" is widely misunderstood, despite being a concept crucial to understanding the blockchain industry.

By Josh StarkAug 19, 2017

Miners are currently mining bitcoin cash at a loss. CoinDesk looks at the reasons why, and what might happen if the tables turn.

By Alyssa HertigAug 18, 2017

One of bitcoin's most notorious bears still isn't convinced bitcoin will work – even despite its record price run.

By Ash BenningtonAug 17, 2017

Bitcoin's much-anticipated Lightning Network is now compatible with seven payment networks, thanks to new code from Ripple and Bitfury.

By Alyssa HertigAug 17, 2017

Bitcoin price gains are impressive. But when compared to traditional asset investment, how big is big? And are there downsides?

By Ash BenningtonAug 15, 2017

With all the talk of "forks," the cryptocurrency industry can be an intimidating place for investors. But how do these software changes affect price?

By Ash BenningtonAug 14, 2017

A look at how a new class of cryptocurrency-based financial products impacts the balance of power between U.S. regulators.

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