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What Makes Bitcoin Great? One Scientist is On a Quest to Find Out

Academics still aren't sure why bitcoin is so robust, but one Cornell professor has made it her mission to find out.

By Alyssa HertigFeb 8, 2017

Bitcoin could soon be endowed with a range of new technical improvements including greater smart-contract functionality.

By Alyssa HertigFeb 7, 2017

Blockstream CTO Greg Maxwell addressed the growing blockchain hype in a nuanced talk at Construct 2017 today.

By Pete RizzoJan 31, 2017

Construct's open-source developer conference saw notable discussions, though talk of bitcoin's scaling issues was a persistent theme.

By Alyssa HertigJan 31, 2017

A new deal with Credit China Fintech, valued at $30m, will see see BitFury establish a joint venture in China.

By Stan HigginsJan 26, 2017

Ethereum smart contracts might one day be used to combat 'mining centralization', if a new project called SmartPool comes to fruition.

By Alyssa HertigJan 24, 2017

By Alyssa HertigJan 23, 2017

Monero prices plunged roughly 10% on 18th January, tracking a drop in bitcoin prices as the larger cryptocurrency suffered news-related declines.

Nigeria’s central bank has a message for domestic institutions: don’t touch virtual currencies.

By Stan HigginsJan 18, 2017

Is 'blockchain' failing? Entrepreneur Pavel Kravchenko argues the answer to that question may be in the eye of the beholder.

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