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Cryptocurrency Miners Turn to Exotic Cooling Systems as Competition Heats Up

Cryptocurrency miners are turning to specialised systems to gain an edge in an accelerating mining arms race.

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TeraExchange Receives US Approval to Launch First Bitcoin Derivative

TeraExchange has launched the first financial instrument tied to bitcoin following approval from US regulators.

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How Consensus Algorithms Solve Issues with Bitcoin's Proof of Work

A promising algorithm may provide an alternative to bitcoin's arguably wasteful process of confirming transactions.

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IBM Sees Role for Block Chain in Internet of Things

IBM researchers are looking into the possibility of using block chain technology to underpin the Internet of Things.

Internet of Things

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Bitcoin Community Reacts to Apple's Mobile Payments Play

Apple has unveiled its new in-house payments solution, Apple Pay, as part of its iPhone 6 reveal.

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API Developer Gem Aims to Streamline Bitcoin App Development

Bitcoin startup Gem has launched a private beta of a scalable and security-focused API for bitcoin app developers.

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BTChip Launches Multi-Signature USB Bitcoin Wallet

BTChip and GreenAddress have teamed up to launch a USB bitcoin hardware wallet designed to offer multisig security.

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It's Time for Bitcoin Companies to Give Back

Bitcoin companies are making a buck from the protocol. They should help develop it, too.

Bitcoin Companies Must Start Giving Back

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Mining Roundup: New Viper Tests and Bitmain's Debut Cloud Mining Service

This week's roundup includes a look inside Bitmain's factory and the debut of a new online hobby mining journal.

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Why a Faster Bitcoin Network Would Keep Fees Low

Transaction fees could quadruple if the propagation of information on the bitcoin network does not improve.

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