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On Blockchain, Intermediaries and Hype

A startup founder rails against the current hype over blockchain technology, arguing that it's a solution for a problem that doesn't exist

By Zack KormanJul 3, 2017

Without resilient ports, the links that bind world trade together won’t hold – and that's where blockchain could play a vital role.

Attorney Katherine Cooper looks at work ongoing to standardize virtual currency law in the US, and the issues that stand in the way.

Eric Martindale's new project is a trustless, decentralized exchange with smart contract functionality the developer claims is superior to ethereum.

A new proposal from Ethereum Foundation developer Nick Johnson takes aim at what some are calling chronic issues with ICOs.

By Amy CastorJul 1, 2017

Investment strategist Matt Prusak outlines why he predicts a massive correction for ether and the other tokens built on ethereum.

By Matt PrusakJul 1, 2017

Historic legislation has been passed by the state of Delaware, that would make explicit the right of corporations to trade stocks on a blockchain.

Interbank messaging platform Swift has completed a blockchain proof-of-concept built using a data oracle from startup SmartContract.

A look at ethereum's scaling challenges that showcases how far the platform is from becoming the "world computer" originally envisioned.

By Alyssa HertigJun 30, 2017

Code for a popular but controversial bitcoin scaling proposal is set to be released on Friday, marking a major milestone for the effort.

By Alyssa HertigJun 29, 2017

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