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Plug and Play's Biggest Blockchain Batch Plans Big Bank Collaborations

Meet the eight blockchain startups that were recently accepted into storied Silicon Valley accelerator Plug and Play's fourth FinTech batch.

While bitcoin prices have enjoyed relative calm in recent weeks, analysts believe new forces could soon fuel sharp price gains.

The design of a high-profile project should give the public pause about how banks are seeking to apply blockchain, analyst Frances Coppola argues.

In this OpEd, Reform researcher Alexander Hitchcock discusses how blockchain could lead to big savings in civil services.

A new proposal could make it easier for bitcoin exchanges to guard against hacks, but key challenges around enacting the change are slowing advances.

By Jacob DonnellyAgo 28, 2016

Do events like The DAO collapse prove blockchains need formal governance? Blockchain analyst Josh Stark argues that it's too early to tell.

By Josh StarkAgo 28, 2016

Safety issues with some new, disruptive business models highlight why regulations exist. Surely the same goes for firms that hold our money.

By Bailey ReutzelAgo 28, 2016

Should code be law? In this opinion piece, Lukas Abegg argues there are many scientific hurdles to cross before this is likely to be possible.

By Lukas AbeggAgo 27, 2016

CoinDesk explores how the ethereum hard fork affected sentiment regarding bitcoin's long-raging block size debate.

By Stan HigginsAgo 26, 2016

Confusion over deadlines may be leading to premature excitement about the Winklevoss Bitcoin ETF, a bitcoin investment vehicle awaiting SEC approval.

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