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Porsche Seeks Blockchain Companies for Startup Competition

German automaker Porsche is looking to the startup space as it explores blockchain technology.

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Mirai, The Infamous Internet of Things Army, Can Now Mine Bitcoin

A new version of an infamous botnet has been detected – and this version is equipped to mine bitcoin.

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Who Needs VC? Ethereum and the JOBS Act Could Change Investing

A new blockchain token sale showcases how innovations in protocol design, coupled with regulatory advances, could disrupt VC.

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Vitalik Buterin Doubles Down on Ethereum Incentive Strategy

At a Malta event, Vitalik Buterin, the creator of ethereum, argued further for the role incentives play in securing blockchains.

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Ethereum's Difficulty Bomb: All Smoke, No Fire?

Members of the ethereum community mostly seem unconcerned about an upcoming technical change, despite risks inherent in the update.

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The Hidden History of Bitcoin Unlimited

A deep dive into the history of Bitcoin Unlimited, a bitcoin implementation seeking to become the dominant software on the network.

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The 'Big Block' Bitcoin Movement is Embracing Bcoin

A new bitcoin implementation called 'Bcoin' is attracting wide support as a means to end the scaling debate.

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TMX Selects Hyperledger For Blockchain Voting Prototype

A new blockchain voting prototype built by the operator of the Toronto Stock Exchange has been constructed using code from the Hyperledger project.

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Bitcoin Hardware Maker Canaan Calls for Mining Industry Changes

One of the industry's largest mining chip manufacturers is weighing in on new controversy surrounding how miners engage with the network.

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An Ethereum Voting Scheme That Doesn't Give Away Your Vote

In Malta this week, researchers revealed a proposal for secure blockchain voting that involves no third party for privacy or tallying votes.

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