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Ethereum Client Bug Freezes User Funds as Fallout Remains Uncertain

An unknown amount of user funds on the ethereum network have been frozen due to a code issue with the Parity wallet software.

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Trust No One: Ethereum Smart Contract Security Is Advancing

Security is a concern for ethereum as it continues to grow, and many think the best way to stay ahead is to always be on guard.

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Bitcoin Gold Team Touts Safety Update Ahead of Coin Release

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

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British Telecom Awarded Patent for Blockchain Security Method

The U.K.'s largest internet and telecoms provider, BT, has been awarded a patent for a method to prevent malicious attacks on blockchains.

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Is Blockchain Worth the Trouble? Blythe Masters (and More) Say Yes at Sibos

While blockchain solutions can be expensive, it's a price worth paying to mitigate security weaknesses, says Digital Asset's Blythe Masters.

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AlphaPoint to Secure Blockchain Assets with Intel's SGX Tech

Blockchain services provider AlphaPoint is partnering with computing giant Intel on a new security solution for digital assets.

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JPMorgan Integrates Zcash Privacy Tech Into Quorum Blockchain

The developer of zcash has announced the first integration of its zero-knowledge privacy tech into JPMorgan's enterprise grade Quorum blockchain.

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Top Secret? Microsoft Opens Door to Government Blockchain Use

Government secrets on a blockchain? Following recent security upgrades, Microsoft has launched a platform specifically for that purpose.

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Spanish Telco Telefonica Hints at Blockchain Role in Data Tracking

Telefonica has filed for a patent outlining a potential type of data transfer network that uses a blockchain to ensure reliability.

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Zcash Audit Finds No Serious Issues in Launch Ceremony Security

A new audit of the complex and controversial zcash key generation ceremony has found any serious security compromises were unlikely.

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