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It Isn't 'Consensus': Toward Cooler Protocol Debates

The idea that bitcoin and blockchains run on "consensus" among their users is counterproductive, argues Jim harper.

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Bank of England to Accelerate Blockchain Work

A senior Bank of England official says the central bank's fintech accelerator is looking for new blockchain opportunities.

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Smart Contract Analyzer to Debut at Ethereum Conference

Researchers will soon open source a tool designed to evaluate ethereum smart contract code.

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BNY Mellon is Backing Up Bank Transactions With Blockchain Tech

BNY Mellon has developed a trial system which leverages the blockchain in order to create a backup record for transactions.

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The Stolen DAO Funds Are On the Move

More than $5m worth of digital currency associated with the attack on The DAO is on the move.

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MIT’s First Digital Currency Director Departs Leadership Role

MIT Media Lab's first director of digital currency is transitioning out of his role to focus on academic work and a new book.

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Microsoft Azure's CTO Wants Blockchain to Connect Every Industry

Microsoft Azure's CTO Mark Russinovich envisions a world where every industry is connected by a blockchain consortium.

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Microsoft Launches Smart Contracts Security Working Group

Microsoft is organizing a working group dedicated to improving the security of smart contracts.

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Bank of Canada Paper: Bitcoin Adoption Could Stabilize Price

The Bank of Canada has published a new staff working paper on the valuation of digital currencies like bitcoin.

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Hyperledger Blockchain Project Adds 17 New Members

Samsung SDS, an IT affiliate of the South Korean electronics giant, is one of 17 new members to join the Hyperledger Project.

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