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A Bitcoin Hard Fork? The Science of Contentious Code is Advancing

Developers are probing deeper into how best to execute a hard fork – a contentious upgrading tool that promises numerous benefits for bitcoin.

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What Makes Bitcoin Great? One Scientist is On a Quest to Find Out

Academics still aren't sure why bitcoin is so robust, but one Cornell professor has made it her mission to find out.

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Arizona Bill Would Make Blockchain Smart Contracts 'Legal'

An Arizona legislator wants to amend state law to account for blockchain signatures and smart contracts, public records show.

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Inside MAST: The Little-Known Plan to Advance Bitcoin Smart Contracts

Bitcoin could soon be endowed with a range of new technical improvements including greater smart-contract functionality.

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Dubai's Government Launches Blockchain Trade Finance Trial With IBM

Dubai’s government is testing blockchain tech for trade finance in partnership with IBM.

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France's Central Bank Wants to Work With More Blockchain Startups

France’s central bank is opening up a new innovation lab, with an eye to collaborate with blockchain startups.

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An Arizona Lawmaker is Trying to Ban Blockchain Gun Tracking

No more 'Glockchain'? An Arizona lawmaker is proposing the state prohibit the use of blockchain to track firearms.

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Drugs, Code and ICOs: Monero's Long Road to Blockchain Respect

CoinDesk explores the alternative digital currency monero and its long road to becoming of the industry's most talked-about projects.

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Ethereum Payment Channels Could Enter Production in 2017

A project aiming to bring payment channels to ethereum is expected to become production-ready by the end of this year.

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