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How Blockchain Could Finally Unite the United Nations

A blockchain movement is growing at the United Nations, where transparency is key to keeping the funding coming in.

CoinDesk's new one-on-one interview with the DLT lead at the European Central Bank explores the institution's current engagement on the tech.

By Pete RizzoMay 9, 2017

MultiChain's Gideon Greenspan offers his latest insight into blockchain design, this time attacking the idea blockchains can truly be immutable.

Chicago-based Northern Trust was one of the first banks to launch a live blockchain effort. Now, it's giving the platform an upgrade.

An upgrade to the litecoin codebase is inspiring new strategies from blockchain developers seeking eventually to build on bitcoin.

By Alyssa HertigMay 8, 2017

Kenya, a country with rickety infrastructure and a reliance on agriculture, could be poised to kickstart mainstream use of blockchain technology.

Mauritius is luring blockchain innovators with its friendly regulatory environment and connections to countries with large unbanked populations.

By Aaron StanleyMay 7, 2017

A deep dive into problems in the internet identity space and where blockchains could play a role.

By Joshua OliverMay 7, 2017

Initial coin offerings (ICOs) bring entrepreneurs access to fast cash for their projects, but some have aired concerns over the risks for investors.

As the MimbleWimble project moves forward, the team is considering whether to leave the bitcoin blockchain behind in order to advance its ideas.

By Corin FaifeMay 6, 2017

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