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New Bitcoin Software Update Boasts 55 Fixes

A new bitcoin software update boasts more than 50 changes to the digital currency's codebase.

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Why 2017 Will Prove 'Blockchain' Was a Bad Idea

Despite the hype around enterprise blockchain technologies, achievements in the bitcoin community have been greater, argues Ferdinando Ametrano.

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Why There's Still Hope for Bitcoin Remittance Companies

Bitspark's George Harrap lists his takeaways from three years of running a bitcoin-based remittance startup.

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What Will the Bitcoin Price Be in 2017?

CoinDesk's Charles Bovaird asks the experts for their predictions of bitcoin's price movements in the year ahead.

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Not Just Bitcoin: The Top 7 Cryptocurrencies All Gained in 2016

CoinDesk contributor Frederick Reese gives an overview of trends in the digital currency and digital asset markets during 2016.

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Bitcoin in 2017: A Currency Devaluation Hedge for Emerging Markets

Vinny Lingham predicts a $1,000 bitcoin by the year's end, and further climbs to come in 2017.

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How Not to Lose Your Bitcoin in 2017

As bitcoin's price surges, Third Key's Pamela Morgan suggests best practices for users who want to secure their digital cash.

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2016 in Headlines: The Year's 13 Biggest Blockchain Stories

CoinDesk looks back on the big stories that shaped the industry in 2016, and that may cast a shadow on the year ahead.

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Bitcoin Prices Rally Nearly 18% As 2016 Draws to a Close

Bitcoin prices surged this week, breaking through $800 before starting a sharp rally that pushed prices above $900.

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Will Bitcoin's Resurgence Bring the Banks on Board?

Noelle Acheson examines whether the big banks will reappraise their relationship with bitcoin following its recent successes.

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