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Full Steam Ahead? Segwit2x Reaffirms Bitcoin Hard Fork Plan

Segwit2x has reconfirmed plans to move forward with its 2mb hard fork in three months. Will this lead to another split?

By Alyssa HertigAug 9, 2017

Contributors to the Hyperledger blochain project will vote on a new steering committee in the weeks ahead.

By Stan HigginsAug 9, 2017

Japanese IT giant Fujitsu is looking to monetize its blockchain work by pursuing several business models, according to statements from the company.

Passing a key threshold on Wednesday, the bitcoin network will soon be upgraded with a long in-development code change.

By Alyssa HertigAug 8, 2017

SegWit is on par to lock-in today. Miners are embracing the scaling upgrade, but there's still time before users are able to take advantage.

By Alyssa HertigAug 8, 2017

CoinDesk contributor Jimmy Song gives an update on changes in Bitcoin Cash's mining ecosystem and why they might be of note for investors.

By Jimmy SongAug 7, 2017

Bitcoins received by the WannaCry ransomware attacks are on the move. Will switching to another blockchain allow the hackers to get away?

An electronics retail marketplace in South Korea has reportedly taken the unusual step of banning vendors from mining bitcoin or ether.

By Wolfie ZhaoAug 7, 2017

After a few difficulty adjustments, blocks on the bitcoin cash blockchain are now being mined more steadily.

By Alyssa HertigAug 4, 2017

A cryptic message on the bitcoin cash blockchain on Friday reveals insights into the minds of miners – who now can pick and choose between chains.

By Jimmy SongAug 4, 2017