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Could the Blockchain End Bureaucracy?
In this OpEd, Reform researcher Alexander Hitchcock discusses how blockchain could lead to big savings in civil services.
Inside 'Bitcoin Vault': Could a Technical Fix Block Hackers for Good?
A new proposal could make it easier for bitcoin exchanges to guard against hacks, but key challenges around enacting the change are slowing advances.
Building the Foundations for a Scalable Ethereum Community
Do events like The DAO collapse prove blockchains need formal governance? Blockchain analyst Josh Stark argues that it's too early to tell.
Sorry Blockchain, Any Joe Schmoe Shouldn’t Be Able to Start a Bank
Safety issues with some new, disruptive business models highlight why regulations exist. Surely the same goes for firms that hold our money.
Code is Law? Not Quite Yet
Should code be law? In this opinion piece, Lukas Abegg argues there are many scientific hurdles to cross before this is likely to be possible.
Did Ethereum's Fork Validate Bitcoin Block Size Conservatism?
CoinDesk explores how the ethereum hard fork affected sentiment regarding bitcoin's long-raging block size debate.
Why the Winklevoss Brothers Are Still Waiting for a Bitcoin ETF
Confusion over deadlines may be leading to premature excitement about the Winklevoss Bitcoin ETF, a bitcoin investment vehicle awaiting SEC approval.
The Bitcoin Patent – Only A Matter Of Time?
In this OpEd, two patent attorneys discuss whether bitcoin could be patented, and whether a bitcoin patent would be enforceable if it was granted.
Settlement Coin Creators Seek to 'Liberalize' Central Banks With Blockchain
A new digital currency built for central banks is designed to make it easier for more people to use two powerful tools: real-time settling and cash.
A Cryptographer Named After Harry Potter's Archenemy is Helping Solve Bitcoin's Biggest Problems
An anonymous cryptographer named after Harry Potter’s archenemy has put forth a proposal experts believe could help solve major issues facing bitcoin.
