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Bitcoin Gold: What to Know About the Blockchain's Next Split
What is bitcoin gold? A new cryptocurrency project expects to launch today. Here's what it is and why it matters.
Money at Risk? Mobile Wallets Become Battleground in Bitcoin Fork Debate
As bitcoin heads toward a controversial fork this November, debate is breaking out about how wallet users – and their money – might be impacted.
100 Diplomas: MIT Issues Graduate Certificates on a Blockchain App
Massachusetts Institute of Technology has used bitcoin's blockchain to issue digital diplomas to over 100 graduates as a part of a pilot project.
DTCC Milestone: $11 Trillion in Derivatives Gets Closer to the Blockchain
Working through the issues of using ethereum's smart contract language, DTCC and Axoni move $11 trillion worth of derivatives closer to blockchain.
Inspector General: US Mint Should Consider Bitcoin's Impact
The Treasury Department's inspector general said that the long-term impact of cryptocurrencies on the US Mint's business model should be considered.
Chinese Search Giant Baidu Joins Hyperledger Blockchain Consortium
Chinese search engine giant Baidu has become the latest premier member of the Linux Foundation-led Hyperledger blockchain consortium.
Blockchain Forks Are All the Rage, But Can They Ever Be Safe?
More and more blockchains may be forking, but developers still don't think they've quite found the best way to execute the upgrade.
Upgrade Complete? Ethereum's New Software Isn't Quite Stable Yet
Days after the ethereum blockchain underwent a system-wide upgrade, developers have still yet to confirm the software is fully stable.
Nasdaq Awarded Patent for Blockchain Data Matching System
Nasdaq has been awarded a patent for a blockchain-based data matching system that could boost efficiency in clearing and settlement.
Web Creator Tim Berners-Lee: Blockchain Builders Should Beware Misuse
Sir Tim Berners-Lee encouraged the blockchain space to think about the unintended consequences of its actions in a talk at Ripple's Swell conference.
