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Inside 'Spark': Circle's New Bitcoin-Powered Smart Contract Platform

Overshadowed by its decision to cut bitcoin services, Circle announced new tech yesterday. Here's how it works.

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Relax Lawyers, Nick Szabo Says Smart Contracts Won't Kill Jobs

Smart contract inventor Nick Szabo has said lawyers' roles are "complimentary" to the role of smart contracts.

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What the Blockchain Industry is Saying About Circle's Bitcoin Shift

Industry observers, startup execs and researchers weigh in on Circle's shift away from its bitcoin exchange service.

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New OCC Charter Could Give Bitcoin Exchanges Special Bank Status

New regulation proposed by the US OCC could give bitcoin exchanges and other fintech companies the ability to apply for a new charter.

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Intel is Winning Over Blockchain Critics By Reimagining Bitcoin's DNA

A look at Intel's project inspired by bitcoin's proof-of-work.

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Evolution of Kadena, the First Real Private Blockchain

George Samman outlines how the consensus algorithm achieved by Raft was finally fixed by its distant relative, Kadena.

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Illinois Breaks From New York With Blockchain Regulatory Approach

CoinDesk looks into Illinois' ambitious plan to guide the integration of blockchain technology within government operations.

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What the IRS Summons Will Mean for Coinbase Users

Tax expert Daniel Winters explores the bigger picture behind the IRS summons for Coinbase data.

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Bitcoin Prices Surge Past $770 But Fall Just Short of 2016 High

Bitcoin prices neared $780 this week, coming within 1% of their annual high after lingering above $700 for more than two weeks.

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How Developers Are Responding to Ethereum's Unexpected Fork

An unintentional split of the network was the latest event to shake ethereum.

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