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How a 3-D Printed Building Became the Center of Blockchain in Dubai

CoinDesk profiles a recent meeting of the Global Blockchain Council, a 40-member working group seeking to boost the technology in the MENA region.

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After Two-Year High, Will Bitcoin's Price Rise or Fall?

The price of bitcoin is back in the spotlight, but following weeks of gains, market observers are beginning to assess what's next.

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Self-Fulfilling Prophecy or Positive Feedback Loop? Bitcoin Traders Question Price Rally

Is supply or demand fueling bitcoin's new upward momentum? CoinDesk queries market observers for their thoughts.

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5 Factors Experts Say Drove Bitcoin's Rise to $700

Market observers weigh in on bitcoin's latest price increase, voicing their opinions on what drove the value of the digital currency over $700.

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Why Central Banks Will Fail at Digital Currency

Azteco owner Akin Fernandez explains why he believes a recent presentation at the US Federal Reserve did not properly represent the technology.

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What is the 'Halving'? A Primer to Bitcoin's Big Mining Change

What is the bitcoin halving and why do many believe it's boosting bitcoin's price? Here's our introductory guide to the coming big change in bitcoin.

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Is Bitcoin's Price Performance Drawing Mainstream Traders?

Is bitcoin's recent price increase drawing the interest of mainstream traders?

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Will The DAO Become Ethereum's Mt Gox?

As concerns about The DAO grow, many in the Ethereum community are beginning to publicly worry about the impact of its potential failure.

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Bitcoin Prices Soar in May: Analyzing the Market's Second Best Month of 2016

CoinDesk breaks down the numbers to analyze bitcoin's price performance for the month of May, a period in which bitcoin appreciated nearly 20%.

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Why Russia’s CSD Believes Blockchain is a ‘Blue Ocean’ Opportunity

Russia's National Settlement Depository discusses why it believes the biggest blockchain opportunities have yet to be uncovered.

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