hard-forks

Make Big Money on Bitcoin Cash? The IRS Might Be Watching

Hard forks of bitcoin are creating new wealth that the U.S. tax agency will want to tax, but it's still unclear just how to report these new assets.

By Aaron StanleyNov 9, 2017

It's going to be a stressful month for bitcoin, but in the big picture, breakups can be healthy for the ecosystem – and possibly for society.

Bitcoin startups that were once sold on Segwit2x are preparing for a split, signaling that the market should decide how the hard fork plays out.

By Alyssa HertigNov 2, 2017

CoinDesk continues its Segwit2x feature series with a look at how miners view the proposal and the open questions left regarding their support.

By Pete RizzoNov 1, 2017

The bitcoin gold development team has announced that it is adding support for two-way replay protection ahead of the network's expected launch.

By Stan HigginsNov 1, 2017

Bitcoin developers, once outraged by the Segwit2x hard fork, are now indifferent, believing it stands no chance of replacing bitcoin.

By Alyssa HertigNov 1, 2017

The developers behind bitcoin cash are aiming to change the blockchain's rules in a software update set for November.

By Pete RizzoOct 31, 2017

CoinDesk compiles its explainers and feature articles on Segwit2x ahead of its expected hard fork in mid-November.

By CoinDeskOct 30, 2017

Bitcoin gold's price has volatile day as crypto investors attempt to find a stable price for the coin that's yet to be released publicly.

A cryptocurrency project seeking to chart a new course for bitcoin has officially launched, though the project is not yet live.

By Alyssa HertigOct 24, 2017

Pageof 14