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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.
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.
Anonymous Blockchain Micropayments Advance With 'Bolt'
CoinDesk outlines a new proposal that would seek to anonymize micropayments carried out on blockchain networks.
Public Blockchains: The Community vs The Ecosystem
In this opinion piece, author William Mougayar breaks down the term "community" and what it means for blockchain governance.
Are Bitcoin and Gold Prices Correlated?
Bitcoin has been called 'digital gold', but does this mean the two markets behave similarly? CoinDesk analyses suggest the answer may be no.
Bitcoin Testing Matures as Global Universities Join BSafe Network
An effort is underway to encourage more researchers and academics to investigate and test bitcoin and other blockchain tech.
Rise of Replay Attacks Intensifies Ethereum Divide
The recent split between ethereum and ethereum classic has opened the door to cross-network issues, problems that have ensnared several exchanges.
Coinbase’s First Employee is Leaving to Start His Own Hedge Fund
Coinbase's first employee has departed to start a blockchain-focused hedge fund.
Ethereum's Two Ethereums Explained
What is ethereum classic? And how does it differ from ethereum? CoinDesk profiles the ongoing split on the blockchain network.
Why Florida's 'Bitcoin Isn't Money' Ruling Could Have Limited Impact
In this opinion piece, legal expert Stephen Palley argues a recent court decision that found bitcoin isn't money is unlikely to set precedent.
