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Ethereum 'Tokens' Are All the Rage. But What Are They Anyway?

At the root of a high-profile wave of mega-ICO fundraising efforts on ethereum is a token standard called ERC-20. So what is it anyway?

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Bitcoin Scaling Proposal Segwit2x Moves Ahead With Initial Code Release

The first code for bitcoin scaling proposal SegWit2x has been released for testing. Notably, it might be compatible with another proposal, BIP 148.

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Initial Coin Offerings: Where the SEC Might Stand

Should purveyors of ICOs fear the long arm of US law? Legal experts cite a recent case that suggests the answer may be yes.

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As Crypto Markets See Slowing Growth, Traders Look Long

As the cryptocurrency markets show signs of cooling, traders are beginning to emphasize a return to long-term strategic bets.

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Game of Bluffs? With UAHF, Bitcoin Scaling Becomes Digital 'Missile Crisis'

In yet another turn to bitcoin's scaling debate, mining firm Bitmain says it would split the network should an upgrade known as 'BIP 148' activate.

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Swift Says Hackers Can Unite Banks and Blockchain Disruptors

Long a target of blockchain disruptors, the ultimate banking middleman, Swift, is looking to re-position itself as part of the fight against hackers.

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Traders Plan for Correction as Crypto Market Falls Below $100 Billion

As a boom in the cryptocurrency market shows signs of slowing, traders are taking defensive measures and hedging their bets.

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Survey: Enthusiasm for Ethereum Hit an All-Time High in Q1

CoinDesk highlights the results of a survey it conducted in Q1 on the state of the ethereum protocol and its sentiment among users.

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Bitcoin Scaling: How to Give Everyone More Control

Jimmy Song of Paxos discusses bitcoin's scaling debate, arguing that adding sidechains to the protocol could ultimately provide the best path forward.

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PwC Principal: Cryptocurrencies Could Power New Economy

A keynote speech at a New York blockchain conference today saw a notable financial executive discuss the potential benefits of cryptocurrency.

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