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Desperately Seeking Devs: How to Fill Bitcoin's Talent Shortage

Jimmy Song explains why there's a shortage of developers in the bitcoin community, why that's a problem and how the industry is addressing it.

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'Full Steam Ahead' for Segwit2x, Developer Jeff Garzik Says

The Segwit2x team is pushing ahead with a bid to change the bitcoin blockchain's rules, according to an email from its lead developer.

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What's the Price of Bitcoin Gold? Crypto Traders Still Aren't Sure

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.

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AMD CEO Sees 'Leveling Off' in Cryptocurrency Mining Demand

Cryptocurrency mining continues to push AMD's revenue higher, but the graphics card manufacturer's CEO believes that could level off soon.

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City of Tokyo Announces Blockchain Startup Accelerator

The government of Tokyo is organizing a new blockchain-focused startup along with Japanese think tank NRI.

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Hong Kong, Singapore to Collaborate on DLT Trade Finance Platform

Hong Kong's banking authority has announced a new collaboration with Singapore aimed to digitize trade finance with distributed ledger technology.

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SPECTRE Creators Seek VC Backing for Blockchain-Free Cryptocurrency

A veteran researcher behind two influential papers in the emerging field of crypto-economics is gearing up to launch a new cryptocurrency.

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NYU's 'Dean of Valuations' Says Bitcoin Is a Currency, Not an Asset

Aswath Damodaran, a professor of finance at the NYU's Stern School of Business, has spelled out why he believes bitcoin is a currency, not an asset.

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Bitcoin Gold Website Down Following DDoS Attack

A website that serves as a central hub for a newly created cryptocurrency project went down today shortly after a successful, scheduled launch.

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Hyperledger Blockchain Consortium Adds Bosch, Wipro and More as New Members

Hyperledger blockchain consortium has added five new members to its roster of over 170 organizations, including Bosch and Wipro.

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