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Bitcoin's Block Size Debate is Back (And It Might Be Worse Than Ever)

With little likelihood of a single scaling solution that will please everyone, is a hard fork inevitable?

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Bitcoin and Zcash: How Do They Compare?

Alex Sunnarborg compares bitcoin's value with that of the newly launched cryptocurrency Zcash.

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The Plot Thickens As DAO Attacker Trades Stolen Funds for Bitcoin

More than $100,000 worth of digital currency tied to ethereum’s biggest hack has been successfully converted into bitcoin.

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Investors Are Going Wild for a Digital Currency Called Zcash

The market for Zcash is surging – even before the new digital currency has started trading.

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A Lower Block Time Could Help Bitcoin Scale, But Will It Work?

A small tweak to bitcoin could have a big impact.

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Swift Fights to Stay Relevant in A Blockchain World

Can Swift stay relevant in a world of blockchain?

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The Blockchain Created By Ethereum's Fork is Forking Now

A blockchain that was born out of the rejection of a specific technical change is on the verge of making that specific change, some argue.

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In Milestone Release, Chain Open-Sources its Blockchain Tech

Chain is officially open-sourcing its blockchain platform, Chain Protocol, a move its CEO says represents the culmination of years of work.

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Cryptocurrency Index Funds: Can They Beat Bitcoin's Returns?

An industry observer's simulations of cryptocurrency index funds suggest bitcoin is hard to beat.

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The Bitfinex Hack is Still Scaring Away Bitcoin Traders

Bitcoin activity was quiet in September, characterized by lackluster trading activity and low volatility.

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