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Is a Blockchain Patent Still Possible?

How easy would it be to patent a blockchain invention in the face of complex and arcane legal processes?

Even larger blockchain startups are making the effort to get involved in hackathons. The reason? It's good for business, sources say.

By Bailey ReutzelNob 14, 2016

Why a Trump presidency might bring about the fall of the dollar, with digital money as its replacement.

CoinDesk takes a look under the hood to understand what security features are and aren't offered by bitcoin.

By Jameson LoppNob 13, 2016

Cryptocurrencies experienced notable volatility in October, with bitcoin enjoying gains while Monero, ether and ether classic all suffered declines.

There aren't many steps left before bitcoin's Lightning Network will be finished — or at least an early version of it.

By Alyssa HertigNob 12, 2016

Bitcoin enjoyed a boost following the election, but Monero enjoyed the largest weekly gains, surging more than 20%.

What you need to know about the imminent crowdfunding effort by Golem, an ethereum-based market for computer processing power.

Work on bitcoin sidechains – long thought to be one of the best ways to improve the functionality of the network – is advancing. Here's how.

By Alyssa HertigNob 10, 2016

An unexpected Trump presidential victory helped support the idea bitcoin could one day become a safe haven asset.

By Pete RizzoNob 9, 2016

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