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Where Have All the Augur Users Gone?

Following an impressive launch, Augur's user base has been slipping. Could thin liquidity be the culprit?

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Code as a Weapon: Amir Taaki Wants You to Join the Real Crypto Revolution

Infamous developer Amir Taaki believes bitcoin's potential is exhausted, but he's not giving up the fight to change the world with cryptocurrency.

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Ethereum-Powered Insurer Nexus Is Winning Over Blockchain Skeptics

Nexus is one of several blockchain startups trying to revive mutual insurance. Its first product will cover the risks of ethereum smart contracts.

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Trigger Warning: Why the 3D-Printed Gun Debate Matters to Crypto

No matter where you stand on guns, U.S. states' attempt to silence the publication of software files should be concerning to the blockchain community.

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For Wall Street, Bitcoin ETF Decision Could Answer '$1 Billion' Question

CoinDesk talks to Wall Street analysts ahead of a decision that could find regulators approving the first exchange-traded fund for cryptocurrency.

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Blythe Masters Looks Beyond Finance for Next Wave of Blockchain Growth

The enterprise DLT startup now sees a vast range of opportunities, both within the industry where its founder spent most of her career and outside it.

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Say Hello to SmartDrops: The New Way to Give Away Free Crypto

Can smarter airdrops help crypto projects build communities and keep speculation at bay?

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Why I Don't Expect New Bitcoin Highs in 2018

While bullish on bitcoin's long-term prospects, an economist and investor heeds caution for more short-term price optimism.

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G20 Crypto Regulations Could Unleash Real Blockchain Change

Increased regulation, as long as it is done with industry cooperation and the aim of de-risking the broader market, will hasten blockchain adoption.

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Handshake Revealed: VCs Back Plan to Give Away $100 Million in Crypto

Handshake plans to replace the digital entities that authenticate web payments, in the process rewarding those who built the web's infrastructure.

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