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'Super UASF': Could a Clever Idea Break Bitcoin's Scaling Deadlock?

An experimental 'user-activated soft fork' for pushing through a controversial bitcoin code change took another step forward this week

By Alyssa HertigMar 15, 2017

Bitcoin's 'proof of work' validation mechanism burns a huge amount of energy, but this novel solution from developer Bram Cohen aims to change that.

By Corin FaifeMar 15, 2017

The controversial alternative to Bitcoin Core has drifted to the heart of bitcoin's raging scaling debate over the past year, but why?

By Alyssa HertigMar 14, 2017

The giant tech manufacturer is now in the blockchain business, seeking to speed up financing for its many thousands of suppliers.

There's been a shift in the nature of blockchain investments over the past six months, one that sees a diversification in geography and technology.

By Noelle AchesonMar 13, 2017

Trader Willy Woo takes a look at how common search tools like Google Trends can yield insight into long-term bitcoin trading strategies.

By Willy WooMar 12, 2017

Does anyone understand bitcoin? This multifaceted technology is different things to different people, and we should accept that, argues Jameson Lopp.

By Jameson LoppMar 11, 2017

Cryptocurrency trader Willy Woo gives an overview of how to use Google tools to gain insight into the price of bitcoin.

By Willy WooMar 11, 2017

The SEC has denied a bid to list the Winklevoss Bitcoin ETF, prompting comment from many of those who watched and waited for the decision.

MIT-funded developer Cory Fields discusses his work overhauling the code for Bitcoin Core's peer-to-peer layer – a task that was anything but easy.

By Alyssa HertigMar 10, 2017

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