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Why 2017 is Blockchain's Make or Break Year

Deloitte's Eric Piscini argues blockchain needs to prove its worth in the boardroom this year – or else risk 'enterprise fatigue'.

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$11 Trillion Bet: DTCC to Process Derivatives With Blockchain Tech

The DTCC is moving $11tn-worth of derivatives transactions to a blockchain, thanks to a deal with IBM, R3CEV and Axoni.

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Bitcoin is Still Volatile, But That Doesn't Mean It's Not Viable

CoinDesk's Noelle Acheson argues that bitcoin's price swings are overshadowing a deeper truth – the tech is becoming more and more stable.

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2017: When Ethereum Will Go From IT to Enterprise

What's in store for ethereum in 2017? ConsenSys believes the open-source tech will be making inroads into the boardroom.

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What Apple Can Teach Blockchain App Designers for 2017

Could blockchain be more user friendly? These industry insiders believe that is essential for adoption to increase in 2017.

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2016: The Year Blockchain ICOs Disrupted Venture Capital

Experts from Smith + Crown recap the year in ICOs – a new form of fundraising that is gaining popularity in the blockchain industry.

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Bitcoin in 2016: The Year Politics Challenged Apolitical Money

Bitcoin Core developer Eric Lombrozo recaps a fraught year in bitcoin development, one that he believes could give way to a less contentious 2017.

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The Only 10 Bitcoin Stock Photos You'll Ever See

CoinDesk explains the secret meaning behind the only 10 bitcoin images you'll ever see. Be warned, the world may never look the same again.

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What IoT History Reveals About Blockchain's Challenges

As with the Internet of Things, blockchain adoption will face further hurdles. Yet all hope is not lost, says Peernova's Dave Hudson.

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