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It's Official: Segregated Witness Will Activate on Bitcoin

Passing a key threshold on Wednesday, the bitcoin network will soon be upgraded with a long in-development code change.

By Alyssa HertigAug 8, 2017

An internet advisor to Russian Vladimir Putin is trying to raise as much as $100 million in an initial coin offering.

By Stan HigginsAug 8, 2017

The price of bitcoin continues to climb to new highs, reaching an average of over $3,500 across global exchanges today.

By Pete RizzoAug 8, 2017

SegWit is on par to lock-in today. Miners are embracing the scaling upgrade, but there's still time before users are able to take advantage.

By Alyssa HertigAug 8, 2017

CoinDesk contributor Jimmy Song gives an update on changes in Bitcoin Cash's mining ecosystem and why they might be of note for investors.

By Jimmy SongAug 7, 2017

Online retailer Overstock.com is shifting an earlier strategy by keeping half of the bitcoin it takes in as payment, the company's CEO has said.

By Wolfie ZhaoAug 7, 2017

Bitcoin's rising price has made it worth nearly three times as much as gold, according to public markets data.

By Pete RizzoAug 7, 2017

The total value of all publicly traded cryptocurrencies set a new all-time high today, with the class now worth just over $116.9 billion.

By Pete RizzoAug 7, 2017

Bitcoins received by the WannaCry ransomware attacks are on the move. Will switching to another blockchain allow the hackers to get away?

State Street's former blockchain lead breaks down how he views developments in the blockchain market – and why there are four opportunities.

By Hu LiangAug 6, 2017

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