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MIT Expo Spotlights Bitcoin Tech Concerns

The fourth annual MIT Bitcoin Expo this week saw much discussion of the need for more bitcoin nodes to avoid centralization of the tech.

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Will the Internet of Things Need Its Own Blockchain?

Is there a need for a use-case specific blockchain in IoT? Some companies believe that the idea is compelling.

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What You Need to Know About Bitcoin's Upcoming Code Release

Bitcoin’s best-known proposed code change isn’t the only one that matters.

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Foxconn Subsidiary Debuts Blockchain-Powered Supply Chain Platform

A subsidiary of one of largest electronics manufacturers has partnered on the launch of a new blockchain-based supply chain finance platform.

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Australian Finance Regulator Unveils Blockchain Research Effort

Australian financial regulator AUSTRAC is launching a new innovation hub dedicated in part to blockchain research.

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China's Biggest Blockchain Backer Launches Startup Accelerator

The venture arm of major Chinese conglomerate Wanxiang Group has launched a new blockchain startup accelerator

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Long Live Dogecoin: Why Developers Won't Let the Joke Currency Die

Is dogecoin dying? Can a cryptocurrency truly be killed? CoinDesk explores the so-called joke currency in a new feature piece.

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A (Short) Guide to Blockchain Consensus Protocols

Bitcoin's consensus mechanism is great, but it isn't perfect. This article looks at some of the more viable public blockchain alternatives.

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Roger Ver Bets Against SegWit Bitcoin Upgrade at Anarchapulco

The beach-side city of Acapulco recently played host to another round of the bitcoin scaling debate.

Roger Ver, one of the biggest advocates of bitcoin cash, said PayPal would not have supported bitcoin cash if the payment giant knew about the hard forks.

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Fed Governor Voices Caution on Central Bank Digital Currencies

Central bank-issued digital currencies could stifle private-sector payments innovation, a senior Federal Reserve official said today.

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