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Will 2017 Bring an End to Bitcoin's Great Scaling Debate?

CoinDesk's Corin Faife recaps how last year saw one of bitcoin's biggest technology debates, setting the stage for a potentially pivotal 2017.

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3 Things Smart Contracts Need Before They Can Finally Take Off

Governance, transparency and audibility could emerge as the three big hurdles for smart contracts this year, according to the founders of Tezos.

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Why 2017 Will Prove 'Blockchain' Was a Bad Idea

Despite the hype around enterprise blockchain technologies, achievements in the bitcoin community have been greater, argues Ferdinando Ametrano.

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Charlie Shrem's Post-Prison Blockchain Firm Sees Gold in Garbage

Charlie Shrem is re-imagining investment on the ethereum blockchain with a fund focusing on garbage.

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Preparing for Blockchain Regulation in the Post-Obama Era

2016 was a quiet one for blockchain regulation – yet compliance expert Juan Llanos argues it could be the calm before a storm.

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A $2,000 Bitcoin (and 9 Other 2017 Blockchain Predictions)

PwC's Ajit Tripathi gives CoinDesk his predictions for the blockchain industry in the year ahead.

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Delaware's 2017 Resolution: Make Blockchain a Reality

What's in store for Delaware's blockchain work in 2017? The US state's blockchain ombudsperson provides an update.

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State Street's Blockchain Strategy: Big and Bold for 2017

State Street bank is on the verge of putting significant amounts of its workflow on a blockchain. CoinDesk speaks to the executives involved.

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Coinbase's IRS Dispute Isn't Just About Bitcoin

Think Coinbase's IRS issues are about bitcoin alone? The implications are far more broad, CoinDesk's Noelle Acheson argues.

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Which Way for Blockchain Standards in 2017?

A detailed look at the current environment for blockchain standards – as well as past precedents that may inform future steps.

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