Bitcoin Cash

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A controversial bitcoin spinoff called Bitcoin Cash has officially broken off from the main network, forging ahead with its own blockchain.

By Stan HigginsAug 1, 2017

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A planned split of the bitcoin blockchain began on schedule on Tuesday, but at press time, no new blockchain had been created as a result.

By Stan HigginsAug 1, 2017

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Bitcoin's UASF activated last night to little fanfare, as the contentious code change was largely mitigated in impact.

By Alyssa HertigAug 1, 2017

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CoinDesk's Alyssa Hertig looks at the varied industry reactions to Bitcoin Cash, a variant of bitcoin said to be launching today.

By Alyssa HertigAug 1, 2017

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CoinDesk compiles its feature articles and explainers on Bitcoin Cash ahead of its expected fork on Tuesday.

By CoinDeskAug 1, 2017

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Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash? Here's the step by step of what's likely about to happen to the bitcoin blockchain.

By Jimmy SongJul 31, 2017

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The bitcoin blockchain is expected to fork on Tuesday, but what does that mean for bitcoin users?

By Amy CastorJul 31, 2017

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A deep dive into claims that it's safe to remove bitcoin's block size limit and instead rely on existing "simplified payment verification" methods.

By Jameson LoppJul 30, 2017

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Industry startups face tricky decisions as a new cryptocurrency, Bitcoin Cash, moves to split off from the main bitcoin network next week.

By Alyssa HertigJul 29, 2017

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A controversial mining pool arguably at the center of bitcoin's upcoming Bitcoin Cash fork is opening up about its position and global perception.

By Pete RizzoJul 29, 2017