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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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Second Life? Failed DAO Creators Are Making a Comeback Bid

Despite one notable past failure, Slock.it is forging ahead, with a new project planned and new funding from a secret investor.

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Private Blockchains for Bitcoin Maximalists

CoinDesk contributor Martin Hagelstrom addresses the private vs public blockchain debate, arguing for the tech from a bitcoin believer's perspective.

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Market Enabler? Exchanges See Blockchain as New Revenue Play

At a conference in Budapest this week, financial industry execs revealed shifting views on the best use case for distributed ledger tech.

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Inside IC3: How Cornell is Advancing the Science of Bitcoin

An inside look at Cornell University's IC3 lab, which has numerous projects centered on researching and boosting cryptocurrencies like bitcoin.

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More Banks to Sign Up for ING's Ethereum Oil Trading Platform

Dutch bank ING's ethereum-based oil trading pilot is opening up to new financial institutions.

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With Ethereum 'Ice Age' Incoming, Momentum Builds for Miner Pay Cut

A vote currently taking place on ethereum's mining rewards system has motivated a big response from the community.

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War of the Words: Who's Said What About a Bitcoin Fork?

CoinDesk rounds up the various announcements from industry startups in the wake of speculation the bitcoin network could see a technical split.

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A Short Guide to Bitcoin Forks

Don't know a hard fork from a soft fork? This guide is designed to help you follow bitcoin's raging technical debates.

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