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Intesa Sanpaolo Trials Data Recordkeeping on the Blockchain

Italian banking conglomerate Banca Intesa Sanpaolo has tested a tool built on the bitcoin blockchain as part of a bid to validate trading data.

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Bitcoin's Latest Scaling Twist: Support is Building for a UASF

Will the 'economic majority' prevail? The latest twist in bitcoin's scaling debate is a backlash movement against its mining community.

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Euroclear Plans 2017 Launch for Blockchain Gold Market

Euroclear is planning to launch its blockchain-based gold trading platform later this year.

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Exchange Bug Discovery Averts Ethereum Token Theft

The discovery of a coding error has brought to light an issue that could put ethereum-based tokens held at exchanges at risk of theft.

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Porsche Seeks Blockchain Companies for Startup Competition

German automaker Porsche is looking to the startup space as it explores blockchain technology.

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Mirai, The Infamous Internet of Things Army, Can Now Mine Bitcoin

A new version of an infamous botnet has been detected – and this version is equipped to mine bitcoin.

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Who Needs VC? Ethereum and the JOBS Act Could Change Investing

A new blockchain token sale showcases how innovations in protocol design, coupled with regulatory advances, could disrupt VC.

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Vitalik Buterin Doubles Down on Ethereum Incentive Strategy

At a Malta event, Vitalik Buterin, the creator of ethereum, argued further for the role incentives play in securing blockchains.

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Ethereum's Difficulty Bomb: All Smoke, No Fire?

Members of the ethereum community mostly seem unconcerned about an upcoming technical change, despite risks inherent in the update.

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The Hidden History of Bitcoin Unlimited

A deep dive into the history of Bitcoin Unlimited, a bitcoin implementation seeking to become the dominant software on the network.

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