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The DAO is Dead, Devs Say. But Can Anyone Decide its Fate?

The first large-scale experiment with a leaderless distributed autonomous organization is winding down, according to one developer involved.

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Bank of Canada Deputy Governor: Cooperation Needed to Advance Distributed Ledgers

Bank of Canada's Carolyn Wilkins explains how distributed ledgers could solve old problems while creating new challenges in the financial sector.

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Will Ethereum Fork? DAO Attack Prompts Heated Debate

Following an attack on ethereum's most notable project, its community is debating if it should take extreme measures to help protect the funds.

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How a 3-D Printed Building Became the Center of Blockchain in Dubai

CoinDesk profiles a recent meeting of the Global Blockchain Council, a 40-member working group seeking to boost the technology in the MENA region.

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After Two-Year High, Will Bitcoin's Price Rise or Fall?

The price of bitcoin is back in the spotlight, but following weeks of gains, market observers are beginning to assess what's next.

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Self-Fulfilling Prophecy or Positive Feedback Loop? Bitcoin Traders Question Price Rally

Is supply or demand fueling bitcoin's new upward momentum? CoinDesk queries market observers for their thoughts.

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5 Factors Experts Say Drove Bitcoin's Rise to $700

Market observers weigh in on bitcoin's latest price increase, voicing their opinions on what drove the value of the digital currency over $700.

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Why Central Banks Will Fail at Digital Currency

Azteco owner Akin Fernandez explains why he believes a recent presentation at the US Federal Reserve did not properly represent the technology.

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What is the 'Halving'? A Primer to Bitcoin's Big Mining Change

What is the bitcoin halving and why do many believe it's boosting bitcoin's price? Here's our introductory guide to the coming big change in bitcoin.

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Is Bitcoin's Price Performance Drawing Mainstream Traders?

Is bitcoin's recent price increase drawing the interest of mainstream traders?

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