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Northern Trust Moves to Scale Up Live Equities Blockchain

Chicago-based Northern Trust was one of the first banks to launch a live blockchain effort. Now, it's giving the platform an upgrade.

An upgrade to the litecoin codebase is inspiring new strategies from blockchain developers seeking eventually to build on bitcoin.

By Alyssa HertigMay 8, 2017

Kenya, a country with rickety infrastructure and a reliance on agriculture, could be poised to kickstart mainstream use of blockchain technology.

Mauritius is luring blockchain innovators with its friendly regulatory environment and connections to countries with large unbanked populations.

By Aaron StanleyMay 7, 2017

A deep dive into problems in the internet identity space and where blockchains could play a role.

By Joshua OliverMay 7, 2017

Initial coin offerings (ICOs) bring entrepreneurs access to fast cash for their projects, but some have aired concerns over the risks for investors.

As the MimbleWimble project moves forward, the team is considering whether to leave the bitcoin blockchain behind in order to advance its ideas.

By Corin FaifeMay 6, 2017

Investor Willy Woo breaks down bitcoin's recent price action, estimating that the market may not see the pullback of 2013 this time around.

By Willy WooMay 5, 2017

Ethereum's developers are offering more clarity on how the network is preparing for its biggest change yet.

By Alyssa HertigMay 5, 2017

In CoinDesk's "Bitcoin Milestones" series, attorney Marco Santori recalls the heyday of Silk Road, its sudden downfall and its legacy for bitcoin.

By Marco SantoriMay 5, 2017

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