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2017: The Second Era of Bitcoin Begins

Akin Fernandez gives a passionate overview of the cryptocurrency industry's year – 12 months that he says prove "there can be only one bitcoin".

By Akin FernandezDec 17, 2016

A Coinbase customer has gone to court to stop the IRS from subpoenaing user data from the bitcoin and ether exchange startup.

By Stan HigginsDec 14, 2016

The CFTC's Chris Giancarlo argues that the US needs to rethink its blockchain policy for 2017 and beyond.

A new blockchain consortium has been formed in South Korea, with both established finance firms and technology startups on its membership roster.

By Stan HigginsDec 12, 2016

Cross-border remittance was expected to be bitcoin’s killer app, but that just hasn't happened. CoinDesk looks at why.

By Corin FaifeDec 11, 2016

Representatives of two US regulators have explained how their agencies are approaching the rapidly growing smart contracts industry.

Japan’s plans to drop an 8% sales tax on bitcoin purchases could begin as early as July 2017.

By Stan HigginsDec 8, 2016

Coinbase, Coin Center and Union Square Ventures have released new research into the distributed application business model.

By Pete RizzoDec 7, 2016

Russia’s finance ministry is reportedly looking to introduce a bill regulating cryptocurrency sometime next year.

By Stan HigginsDec 6, 2016

New regulation proposed by the US OCC could give bitcoin exchanges and other fintech companies the ability to apply for a new charter.

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