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Bitcoin Won't Be a Global Reserve Currency. But It's Opening the Box
Bitcoin will not become a global reserve currency, argues Noelle Acheson. But it is adding a powerful tool to the box of potential solutions.
'Building' Bitcoin's Software Just Got a Bit More Trustless
There's a bit less trust now needed when developers compile the software at the heart of bitcoin.
Investors Can Now Trade Ether and British Pounds on the Same Blockchain
LAB577, a team of ex-Royal Bank of Scotland engineers, has built a system for settling crypto and fiat trades on R3's Corda Network.
CFTC: LedgerX 'Not Approved' to Launch 'Physical' Bitcoin Futures
LedgerX has launched the first physically-settled bitcoin futures contracts in the U.S., beating Bakkt to the punch.
Crypto Exchanges Are Benefiting from Algorithmic Trading: Here's How
Matthew Trudeau, chief strategy officer at crypto asset exchange ErisX, responds to a recent article on high-frequency trading by CoinDesk
Binance Exchange's Charity Falling Short of Transparency Goals
Less than half of the donations made to the Binance Charity Foundation are accounted for on its website.
A Suspect Crypto Site Stole My Identity – and I'm Furious
A site called "US Veteran Token" looks to be using goodwill toward military vets to scam investors. And one of our bios was stolen to promote it.
Anchorage Chose South Dakota for Its Crypto Custody – Here's Why
After a $40 million Series B, buzzy crypto startup Anchorage is setting up a new subsidiary in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Could Donald Trump Ban Bitcoin?
He can try, argues Noelle Acheson – but the risk he might succeed is outweighed by the benefits of the heightened conversation.
What It’s Like to Review Bitcoin's Code
CoinDesk dives deep into the complex process of reviewing code for the Bitcoin Core software.
