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How Washington State Became a Battleground for Bitcoin Mining

A long-running debate over power costs between bitcoin miners and a local power utility is escalating in Washington state.

By Stan HigginsMar 19, 2016

Japanese technology conglomerate Hitachi is set to open a financial technology research laboratory that will focus on blockchain applications.

By Stan HigginsMar 17, 2016

Interdealer broker ICAP has completed an internal blockchain technology trial focused on securities post-trade processes.

By Stan HigginsMar 16, 2016

21 is seeking to roll out its next stage in development by showcasing how developers can leverage larger networks of 21 Bitcoin Computers.

By Jacob DonnellyMar 15, 2016

Researchers have proposed a new kind of cryptocurrency that puts a central bank in control of the network but retains a transparent ledger.

By Stan HigginsMar 15, 2016

Digital currency exchange Bitfinex has added ether trading prior to the release of the Ethereum's next software implementation 'Homestead'.

By Pete RizzoMar 14, 2016

Decentralized blockchain prediction market project Augur has officially entered beta following its crowdfunding effort last year.

By Pete RizzoMar 14, 2016

Bitcoin evangelist and journalist Chris DeRose examines both the promise and problems related to smart contracts.

By Chris DeRoseMar 13, 2016

A system for powering South African schools using bitcoin was demonstrated at a recent event at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

By Stan HigginsMar 9, 2016

As the scaling debate escalates, bitcoin's competing developer teams are laying out long-term roadmaps for the network.