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How Peercoin Got A Boost From Bitcoin's Halving

With bitcoin mining becoming less profitable, one recipient of excess hashpower is Peercoin, a lesser-known digital currency.

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Amid Blockchain Hype, Is There Still a Place for Litecoin?

Once the "silver to bitcoin's gold", the developers behind long-running digital currency litecoin are seeking to reestablish its market position.

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The Theory of a Blockchain Circular Economy

Ethereum Foundation advisor William Mougayar offers his thoughts on the how blockchains could change the way we work and how we are compensated.

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Cryptography as a Democratic Weapon Against Demagoguery

CoinDesk contributor Nozomi Hayase tackles democracy, corruption and bitcoin's security model in her latest Op-Ed.

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What the Bitfinex Hack Means for Bitcoin Multi-Sig Security

CoinDesk explores the impact of the Bitfinex hack on perception of multi-sig wallet technology, a security feature used by the exchange.

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With Socialized Loss Proposal, Bitfinex Enters Uncharted Waters

The Bitfinex hack appears to be forcing the exchange to consider unconventional measures as part of a bid to relaunch.

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Mission Untraceable: How Zcash is Being Used to Obscure Ethereum Transactions

Cryptographer Andrew Miller discusses his latest work, Hawk, which aims to increase the privacy of digital currency transactions.

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Bitcoin Price Regains Ground as Traders Brace for Bitfinex News

Bitcoin prices have recovered following the Bitfinex hack earlier this week, but worries are beginning to grow about the future of the exchange.

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Is the EU Building a Database of Digital Currency Users?

Is the EU seeking to limit the privacy of bitcoin users? A deeper analysis of recent proposals suggests that the question may not have an easy answer.

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Why Florida's Bitcoin Ruling Could Lead to Legislative Action

Legal expert Andrew Hinkes looks at the potential impact of a Florida court's decision to rule that bitcoin isn't money.

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