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Why There's Still Hope for Bitcoin Remittance Companies

Bitspark's George Harrap lists his takeaways from three years of running a bitcoin-based remittance startup.

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Politics, Protocols and the Changing Face of Finance

Do 2016's political changes foreshadow blockchain's impact? Cryptiv's CEO argues the two might be more intertwined than one might think.

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Blockchain Breakout? 2017 Will Keep Investors on the Brink

The blockchain industry is likely to see growth in 2017, investor Michael Terpin argues, but he cautions we're not ready for the big breakout yet.

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What Will the Bitcoin Price Be in 2017?

CoinDesk's Charles Bovaird asks the experts for their predictions of bitcoin's price movements in the year ahead.

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Not Just Bitcoin: The Top 7 Cryptocurrencies All Gained in 2016

CoinDesk contributor Frederick Reese gives an overview of trends in the digital currency and digital asset markets during 2016.

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2016: The Year of Blockchain Hubris

2016 may have been a big year for blockchain, but there were failed ideas, too. DeRose lists eight he thinks won't carry over to the new year.

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Suspense Lingers as Bitcoin's Price Eyes $1,000

A continued bull run saw bitcoin prices push higher this week, but the digital currency failed to reach $1,000.

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A Slow Awakening: 2016 in US Blockchain Policy

CoinDesk examines the developments (or lack thereof) that shaped the year in US blockchain regulation.

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Coinbase Customer Doubles Down on Legal Action Against IRS

A Coinbase user resisting an IRS request for customer data has refused to abandon the fight, but experts say the tax agency's actions were expected.

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Talking Ethereum: The State of Developer Dialogue in 2016

A developer gives an overview of the ethereum community, suggesting how beginners can best get help and how dialogue could improve for 2017.

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