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MIT-funded developer Cory Fields discusses his work overhauling the code for Bitcoin Core's peer-to-peer layer – a task that was anything but easy.

By Alyssa HertigMar 10, 2017

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Bitcoin hardware wallet maker CoolBitX has raised $500,000 as part of its push into the broader blockchain security industry.

By Michael del CastilloMar 10, 2017

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A (short) history of the Winklevoss bitcoin ETF.

By Garrett KeirnsMar 9, 2017

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For the first time, a bitcoin mining pool has integrated a process called 'merge-mining' – a move aimed to bring smart contracts to the bitcoin blockchain.

By Michael del CastilloMar 9, 2017

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Making private ethereum implementations compatible with the larger public blockchain is a popular concept, but there is much work to be done.

By Alyssa HertigMar 9, 2017

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Blockchain startups are jumping at the opportunity to work in a rare region of the world where the rewards are real for industry doers.

By Pete RizzoMar 9, 2017

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A unique proposal aimed at scaling bitcoin’s transaction capacity via sidechains has been revealed in a new white paper.

By Alyssa HertigMar 8, 2017

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Financial messaging giant Swift may have introduced new payments tech, but bitcoin startups still feel confident about their role in the industry.

By Frederick ReeseMar 8, 2017

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The fourth annual MIT Bitcoin Expo this week saw much discussion of the need for more bitcoin nodes to avoid centralization of the tech.

By Amy CastorMar 7, 2017

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Is there a need for a use-case specific blockchain in IoT? Some companies believe that the idea is compelling.

By Garrett KeirnsMar 7, 2017