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Building a Blockchain Strategy? Deloitte's CTO Has Advice For You

CoinDesk goes in-depth with the CTO of professional services giant Deloitte to discover new details about its global blockchain strategy.

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Behind on Bitcoin Drama? A (Short) History of Scaling

Feeling lost in the bitcoin scaling discussion? CoinDesk provides a selection of must-read content to quickly bring you up to speed.

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150 Members: Indian Government, Mastercard Join Enterprise Ethereum Alliance

A state government in India, Mastercard and Cisco are among 34 new members of the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance.

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What Could Happen to Bitcoin? A Visual Guide to Scaling Outcomes

With bitcoin poised for a number of possible code changes this summer, CoinDesk offers a visual guide to potential paths forward.

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Daimler's €100 Million Ethereum Bond Is Bigger Than Mercedes-Benz

Daimler AG's blockchain-based "Schuldschein" bond signals the first step in a much larger plan to explore the technology.

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CoinDesk Explainer: How BIP 91 Enacts SegWit While Avoiding a Bitcoin Split

CoinDesk gives a broad overview of BIP 91, a code proposal that could prove integral to bitcoin's upcoming scaling upgrade.

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Blockchain and Aid: It's About More Than Efficiency

A closer look at how blockchain efforts could make a real difference in the world of charities and aid distribution.

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To the Moon? Blockchain's Hiring Crunch Could Last Years

The world may be buzzing about blockchain and its recent influx of ICO-based capital, but a lack of skilled developers threatens to hold up growth.

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How Initial Coin Offerings Sidestepped Traditional Disruption Models

Medici Ventures' Steve Hopkins dissects developments in blockchain, arguing that the tech's use for fundraising sets the stage for massive disruption.

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Mr. Blockchain Goes to Washington

CoinDesk profiles a recent effort to educate US lawmakers on the impact and benefits of blockchain technology in Washington, DC.

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