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Who Broke the SHA1 Algorithm (And What Does It Mean for Bitcoin)?

The SHA1 encryption algorithm was recently 'broken' by researchers at Google and CWI Amsterdam. Should the bitcoin world worry?

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After New Highs, Bitcoin Price Faces Uncertain Path Ahead

Bitcoin prices encountered some notable volatility after hitting an all-time high in the previous session.

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New Ethereum Proposal Aims to Supercharge Smart Contracts

The creator of a new ethereum project says his ambitious off-chain networks, done right, could enable more complex applications of the technology.

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'Top 10' Blockchains Report Concludes: Now is the Time to Pivot

Ethereum, Digital Asset, R3, and more go head-to-head in this detailed blockchain study by Aite Group.

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Do You Believe in Blockchain Magic?

Many optimistic claims are made for applications of blockchain, but hyping the tech is not the best way forward, argues Sebastien Meunier.

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Ethereum Economics Gets Spotlight in Vitalik Buterin EDCON Keynote

A new talk by ethereum's creator gave insight into the future of the world's second-largest public blockchain network.

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New Ethereum Blockchain Consortium Could Run on Experimental Tech

Could the enterprise blockchain consortium use its own experimental technology to break away from the traditional top-down governance model?

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3 Smart Contract Misconceptions

The smart contracts hype is creating new operational challenges, according to blockchain consultant Olivier Rikken.

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Where Bitcoin and Banking Collide

Japan, a relatively quiet and traditionally isolated market, is about to set a precedent that could change the cryptocurrency sector.

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