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Why Smart Contracts Will Need 'Smart Term Sheets' to Match

In the era of smart contracts, lawyers will still have plenty of work ensuring that the devs get the code right, legal experts argue.

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Smart Contract Issues Set Off 'Alarm Bells', Says US Regulator

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

Chamber of Digital Commerce's Smart Contracts Symposium at Microsoft in New York. (Photo: www.JeffreyHolmes.com)

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Toward Metropolis: After Blockchain Repairs, Ethereum Looks Ahead

After months of focusing on network upgrades, ethereum developers are shifting attention toward their next major software release.

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Inside 'Spark': Circle's New Bitcoin-Powered Smart Contract Platform

Overshadowed by its decision to cut bitcoin services, Circle announced new tech yesterday. Here's how it works.

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Relax Lawyers, Nick Szabo Says Smart Contracts Won't Kill Jobs

Smart contract inventor Nick Szabo has said lawyers' roles are "complimentary" to the role of smart contracts.

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Chain Reveals 'Ivy' Smart Contract Language in First Public Demo

Venture-backed startup Chain gives first ever public demo of its Ivy smart contract language.

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Blockchain Pros Debate 'Looming Challenges' for Smart Contracts

Two "looming challenges" may stand between smart contract potential and actual widespread adoption.

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WeChat-Inspired Wallets Are Coming to Ethereum

Ethereum will soon be getting a wallet with a WeChat-like interface.

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Ledger Launches Hardware Wallet for the Smart Contract Era

Ledger, the maker of the Nano USB hardware wallet, has announced a new high-end product aimed at enterprise users and savvy consumers.

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Ethereum's Fourth Fork: So Far, So Good

Ethereum rolled out its latest hard fork today, and so far, the side effects have been minimal.

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