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What the Bitfinex Hack Means for Bitcoin Multi-Sig Security

CoinDesk explores the impact of the Bitfinex hack on perception of multi-sig wallet technology, a security feature used by the exchange.

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With Socialized Loss Proposal, Bitfinex Enters Uncharted Waters

The Bitfinex hack appears to be forcing the exchange to consider unconventional measures as part of a bid to relaunch.

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So, You Want to Use a Blockchain for That?

Is blockchain data 'true'? Blockchain consultant Antony Lewis breaks down these questions and more in a new opinion piece.

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IBM Unveils New Cloud Blockchain Security Service

IBM has launched a new blockchain service that uses hardware to protect valuable data, with provenance startup Everledger as its first customer.

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US Regulator Warns Virtual Currency Enables Cyberattacks on Banks

The federal agency that oversees national banks in the US has named virtual currencies as an operational risk.

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Dutch Central Bank Prepares its Boldest Blockchain Experiment Yet

The central bank of the Netherlands is preparing an ambitious experiment aimed at discerning if a financial market can be built on a blockchain.

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Security Pioneer John McAfee Adds Blockchain Experts to Advisory Board

Security pioneer John McAfee is building an advisor board of blockchain experts as part of his latest venture.

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Identity Startup Netki to Launch SSL Certificate for Blockchain

Netki has announced the launch of its identity certificate pilot, allowing all parties in a transaction to be trusted and verifiable under regulation.

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Translucent Regulation: Fear and Loathing in a Blockchain World

How does bitcoin shape our perception of privacy in the digital age? Chainalysis co-founder Jonathan Levin explores.

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ShapeShift Lost $230k in String of Thefts, Report Finds

ShapeShift has published new details about recent digital currency thefts from the online exchange following an investigation.

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