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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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Beyond Immutability: Ethereum Classic Maps a Way Forward

Apart from a commitment to immutability, ethereum classic is much like ethereum. Now, though, its supporters favor another pillar of differentiation.

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Bitcoin Lending Concept Debuted At Bank of Japan Event

HAW Technologies has developed a bitcoin lending market concept, presented at an event hosted by Japan’s central bank.

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The $45-Dollar Question: What's Going On With the Price of Dash?

The price of dash is on a tear – but why?

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47 Banks Complete DLT Cloud Pilot With Ripple Tech

A consortium of 47 banks has completed a distributed ledger technology pilot spearheaded by SBI Ripple Asia.

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Disruption Not Included? Ethereum Alliance Shows Blockchain Shift

The founding members of the Ethereum Enterprise Alliance are looking for the best of both worlds – for startups and incumbents.

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Bank of Japan Official: DAO-Style Problems Could Dampen DLT

An official from Japan’s central bank invoked failed ethereum-based project The DAO in a speech yesterday.

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UBS, PwC Back Blockchain Group in Switzerland's 'Crypto Valley'

A new blockchain-focused nonprofit organization has launched in Switzerland with the aim of promoting and researching the tech.

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