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To Catch a Ransomer: How the FBI Chases Crime on the Blockchain

Ever wonder how the FBI catches ransomware perpetrators? This special agent laid out the process in great detail.

Blockstream CTO Greg Maxwell addressed the growing blockchain hype in a nuanced talk at Construct 2017 today.

By Pete RizzoJan 31, 2017

Construct's open-source developer conference saw notable discussions, though talk of bitcoin's scaling issues was a persistent theme.

By Alyssa HertigJan 31, 2017

If entrepreneurs at this London blockchain startup are right, hotels of the future could one day feature IoT-powered room access.

By Sid KallaJan 30, 2017

CoinDesk's Noelle Acheson frames China's recent moves in the bitcoin sector as part of its broader attempts to find its place on the world stage.

By Noelle AchesonJan 30, 2017

Taiwanese insurance giant Fubon Life is aiming to place a sports blockchain called Bravelog at the heart of its blockchain initiatives.

Progress on incorporating Zcash's anonymity into ethereum indicates an ongoing, fragmented effort to make major blockchain networks more compatible.

By Alyssa HertigJan 29, 2017

The system that secures bitcoin, proof of work, demands vast amounts of energy – and that's a prize problem to solve, say researchers.

By Alyssa HertigJan 29, 2017

Ledger's new hardware wallet is the most costly on the market. Does it have the features to justify the expense? BitGo's Jameson Lopp investigates.

By Jameson LoppJan 28, 2017

Bitcoin volume has been migrating to no-fee exchanges, data shows, but analysts suggest it will be a short-term trend.

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