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Bitcoin's Broken Record: Why the Scaling Debate Isn't Going Away

As the bitcoin scaling debate drags on, patterns are emerging that yield interesting insights into technical exploration on the network.

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The Gold Rush Begins: The Day Bitcoin Topped the US Dollar

Launching our new 'Milestones' series, investor Roger Ver recalls his discovery of bitcoin and his thrill when its price first topped the US dollar.

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Why the US Department of Health Just Couldn't Ignore Blockchain

Bitcoin ransomware threats last year meant many US government agencies were wary of blockchain, but the health department took a different view.

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No Incentive? Algorand Blockchain Sparks Debate at Cryptography Event

Should incentives in blockchain systems be a last resort? The developer of the Algorand proof-of-stake system thinks so, but other experts disagree.

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'Confidential Assets': Blockstream Reveals New Bitcoin Privacy Tech

Bitcoin startup Blockstream has unveiled new technology for shielding the details of transactions on a blockchain.

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Managed Fund Titans Eye 2018 for Blockchain MVP Launch

A previously announced asset manager consortium is moving slowly to market with a blockchain technology solution.

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Blockchain's Trust Paradox

A Nordic country known for its friendliness and stoicism may be about to show us the importance of trust.

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All Business? Bitcoin is Becoming a Hobby for Exchange Employees

Cryptocurrencies are becoming a notable hobby for exchange traders, even as their businesses struggle to understand applications of the tech.

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How Cornell Researchers Are Quietly Reinventing Private Blockchains

Why some researchers from Cornell's Institute for CryptoCurrencies & Contracts (IC3) are working to improve permissioned blockchain implementations.

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Bitcoin vs Gold: Which is a Better Long-Term Bet?

Bitcoin or gold? Picking one over the other as a long-term bet isn't easy, according to a suite of analysts.

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