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Arizona Congressman Supports Blockchain 'Revolution' at DC Summit

Bitcoin and blockchain technology were heralded as innovations by members of the US government at a conference this week.

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KPMG: Blockchain Could Be ‘Antidote’ to High Cost of Regulation

CoinDesk speaks to 'Big Four' financial firm KPMG about its blockchain strategy and theses on the current industry market.

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Bitcoin's Capacity Issues No 'Nightmare', But Higher Fees May Be New Reality

CoinDesk analyzes the recent decrease in transaction capacity on the bitcoin network and its affect on bitcoin users.

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The Case for Ripple in the Age of Big Bank Blockchains

CoinDesk profiles distributed ledger startup Ripple's recent market strategy for XRP, the digital asset, in the face of new competitors.

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5 Blockchain Startups Join Plug and Play FinTech Incubator

Bitcoin startup Abra is one of five blockchain startups to be accepted into the latest FinTech incubator run by Plug and Play.

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Artists Turn to Bitcoin for Inspiration, Not Personal Finance

Artists are being inspired by bitcoin's mystery, but are they converting into digital currency users?

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Lightning’s Balancing Act: Challenges Face Bitcoin’s Scalability Savior

What tech challenges face the bitcoin Lightning Network? Jameson Lopp analyzes in this in-depth feature piece.

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Imagine the Trust: Blockchain's Growing Role in Financial Services

A look at how financial firms could benefit from the adoption of blockchain tech and some pitfalls to avoid along the way.

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Does Bitcoin Pose a Threat to China's Economic Security?

An expert examines the relationship between China's mainstream stock market, regulators and the digital currency ecosystem.

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Brexit Rumors Fail to Boost Market as Bitcoin Price Steady at $420

Despite periods of volatility, the global bitcoin market remained calm this week, gaining 1% while fluctuating between $410 and $450.

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