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How Washington State Became a Battleground for Bitcoin Mining

A long-running debate over power costs between bitcoin miners and a local power utility is escalating in Washington state.

By Stan HigginsMar 19, 2016

CoinDesk profiles entrepreneur Ola Doudin who has emerged as a 'bitcoin pioneer' in the Middle East as the CEO of bitcoin startup BitOasis.

By Pete RizzoMar 18, 2016

Bitcoin trading platform BitQuick was the target of a cyberattack this week that temporarily resulted in unauthorized access to its server.

By Stan HigginsMar 17, 2016

Coinbase has added stop orders to its exchange product, allowing customers to buy and sell the digital currency at a previously set price.

By Pete RizzoMar 17, 2016

Japanese technology conglomerate Hitachi is set to open a financial technology research laboratory that will focus on blockchain applications.

By Stan HigginsMar 17, 2016

Interdealer broker ICAP has completed an internal blockchain technology trial focused on securities post-trade processes.

By Stan HigginsMar 16, 2016

Online retail giant Overstock announced it will issue public shares of company stock on its tØ blockchain platform.

By Pete RizzoMar 16, 2016

Australian delivery company Australia Post is looking into possible blockchain technology applications for storing identity information.

By Stan HigginsMar 16, 2016

21 is seeking to roll out its next stage in development by showcasing how developers can leverage larger networks of 21 Bitcoin Computers.

By Jacob DonnellyMar 15, 2016

Many financial services executives say blockchain technology is low on their corporate priority list, according to a new survey.

By Stan HigginsMar 15, 2016