Bitcoin

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Amid increasing interest in ICOs, the first-ever convertible bitcoin loan highlights another path for turning cryptocurrency into shares.

By Michael del CastilloJul 31, 2017

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Bitcoin traders comment on the possible creation of two competing cryptocurrencies bearing similar names.

By Pete RizzoJul 31, 2017

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A deep dive into claims that it's safe to remove bitcoin's block size limit and instead rely on existing "simplified payment verification" methods.

By Jameson LoppJul 30, 2017

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Industry startups face tricky decisions as a new cryptocurrency, Bitcoin Cash, moves to split off from the main bitcoin network next week.

By Alyssa HertigJul 29, 2017

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A controversial mining pool arguably at the center of bitcoin's upcoming Bitcoin Cash fork is opening up about its position and global perception.

By Pete RizzoJul 29, 2017

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The provider of a bitcoin ETN has said that it will track what the market considers to be "bitcoin" following a possible network split next week.

By Wolfie ZhaoJul 28, 2017

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Bitcoin's market capitalization relative to the rest of the cryptocurrency market has risen above 50% for the first time in two months.

By Wolfie ZhaoJul 28, 2017

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How can miners block bitcoin changes? CoinDesk takes a look at how the network upgrades and the role these parties play.

By Alyssa HertigJul 28, 2017

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The price of bitcoin is edging up, though it could be in advance of volatility ahead of a possible network development.

By Pete RizzoJul 28, 2017

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The long-running bitcoin wallet Multibit is being discontinued, the firm that bought it last year has announced.

By Wolfie ZhaoJul 27, 2017