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Why You Should Beware the Altcoin Rebrand

Lead developer of Drop Zone Chris DeRose argues that ICOs are little more than rebranded altcoins and come with similar risks.

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Winter is Coming: Bitcoin Mining for Heat (And Profit)

Winter is coming... So does it make sense to use bitcoin miners to subsidise your heating costs? CoinDesk investigates.

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The Looming War for Blockchain Patents

There’s a patent land grab developing that could potentially make doing business more challenging for blockchain startups.

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At Ethereum Mega-Event, the 'Church of Vitalik' Sobers Up

At Devcon2, the Ethereum community's strengths and limitations were on display.

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Symbiont Showcases Blockchain Catastrophe Swaps to Insurance Execs

Blockchain startup Symbiont has demonstrated a self-executing catastrophe swap smart contract on a platform designed for a wide-range of industries.

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Blockchain Smart Contracts Need a New Kind of Due Diligence

Two legal experts argue that we need enhanced due diligence before smart contract transactions are written in "blockchain stone".

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Accenture: Absolute Immutability Will Slow Blockchain Progress

David Treat, managing director and head of Accenture's capital markets blockchain practice, opines on the difficulties of immutability.

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Bitcoin Price Still Bruised After Bitfinex Hack

Bitcoin suffered a black eye in August because of the Bitfinex hack, but the digital currency quickly mounted a recovery.

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Ethereum's 'Holy Trinity' Takes Shape As Swarm Testnet Arrives

One-third of ethereum's 'Holy Trinity' of protocols may soon pass a key milestone.

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9 Must-Watch Talks at Ethereum's Big Developer Event

Heading to Devcon2 yourself or watching the livestream? Here’s our round-up of the events on our schedule.

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