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Quiz: Do You Know the Basics of Bitcoin?

Think you know the essentials about bitcoin? Take our Bitcoin Basics Quiz and find out.

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Researchers Tackle Tomorrow's Blockchain Problems With Bitcoin-NG

A new proposal called Bitcoin-NG is envisioned as a solution to "inherent problems" in blockchain design, both in bitcoin and alternative ledgers.

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Bitcoin in the Headlines: Blockchain Good, Bitcoin Bad

The coverage over the last few days has been largely dominated by the partnership between nine well-known banks and distributed ledger startup R3CEV.

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Consensus 2015: The Day in Quotes

A round up of the best bitcoin and blockchain quotes from Consensus2015, CoinDesk's inaugural conference held in New York.

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Bitcoin's Future Moves Into Focus at Scaling Bitcoin Day 2

CoinDesk recaps Day 2 of Scaling Bitcoin, a two-day developer conference held this weekend in Montreal.

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Gallery: Consensus 2015 in Pictures

Over 500 attendees and speakers gathered inside New York's TimesCenter for CoinDesk's inaugural conference, Consensus 2015. Check out our highlights.

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The Global Universities Embracing Cryptocurrency

Universities have been quick to embrace cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin, here is a round-up of some of the most crypto-friendly institutions to date.

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Constructive Debate Shines as Scaling Bitcoin Unites Developers

Billed as a potential venue for debate on issues surrounding the viability of the bitcoin network, Scaling Bitcoin took place in Montreal yesterday.

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Bitcoin in the Headlines: $45 Million Week Snaps Funding Slump

Major funding rounds dominated the headlines this week, which saw industry startups raise $45m in new venture funding.

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Digital Currency Crimes Chief: DOJ Has No Bitcoin Agenda

DOJ Digital Currency Crimes Coordinator Kathryn Haun discusses the common ground her agency shares with innovators in bitcoin and blockchain.

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