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The Five Biggest Threats Facing Bitcoin

CoinDesk looks at the biggest hurdles bitcoin needs to overcome before it can hit the mainstream.

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How True Anonymity Made Darkcoin King of the Altcoins

CoinDesk talks with darkcoin developer Evan Duffield about the development and future of a truly anonymous digital currency.

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Up Close With the New MultiBit HD Bitcoin Wallet

At Bitcoin2014, MultiBit gave CoinDesk a hands-on preview of its newest wallet.

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500 Developers Already Signed Up for MaidSafe Project

A host of developers has registered to build applications and services for the company's encrypted and decentralized Internet platform.

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Chain's API Takes the Hard Work Out of Bitcoin App Development

The new block chain API could make it far easier for developers to build on top of bitcoin technology.

 Adam Ludwin (far left) with other members of the Chain team.

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Litecoin Miners Urged to Leave Coinotron Pool Over 51% Threat

Litecoin miners are being urged to leave the Coinotron pool, due to an increase in its hash rate.

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Google: KryptoKit Wallet Extension Issue Caused by Malware

The Chrome team has resolved an issue that caused KryptoKit users to fear their bitcoins had been lost.

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New Decentralized Crowdfunding Platform Could Reshape Bitcoin Landscape

Bitcoin developer Mike Hearn opens up about his decentralized 'Lighthouse' platform.

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CERN Scientists Launch Encrypted Email Service With a Difference

ProtonMail is an encrypted email service that could help end government snooping – with a little help from bitcoin.

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Meet Three Up-and-Coming Chinese Bitcoin Startups With Global Ambitions

CoinDesk interviewed some of China's up-and-coming startups about their plans at Beijing's recent Global Bitcoin Summit.

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