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Blockchain's Once-Feared 51% Attack Is Now Becoming Regular
At least five cryptocurrencies have recently been hit with a 51% attack, a vulnerability users used to scoff at.

FOAM and the Dream to Map the World on Ethereum
CryptoKitties meets Pokemon Go? That's FOAM's initial goal, but the team thinks its decentralized location-tracking tech has more serious potential.

Where's EOS? Rival Groups Now Competing to Launch Official Blockchain
There are now two EOS blockchains being tested by rival groups. And while that might be worrisome, the groups say they'll work together in the end.

Ripple Smart Contracts Creator Targets Ethereum with New Tech Launch
Three years after Ripple shelved Codius, Stefan Thomas is bringing the smart contract platform back to life with his eyes set on disrupting Ethereum.

The Real Reason Token Issuers Are Fleeing the US
No, it's not a "race to the bottom." Reputable token issuers seek jurisdictional quality and clarity, and they're not finding it in the U.S.

Testing for Ethereum's Coming Consensus Change Is Moving Ahead
Less than a year since Casper was formalized, ethereum clients are starting to test a smart contract for the network's big consensus change.

HSBC Exec Warns 'Digital Islands' Could Inhibit Blockchain Trade
Blockchains should do for the global value chain what shipping containers did for transport of goods, says HSBC trade finance expert Vinay Mendonca.

Verge's Blockchain Attacks Are Worth a Sober Second Look
Privacy-oriented cryptocurrency verge has dealt with several attacks recently, displaying how difficult it is to code blockchains without exploits.

When It's Time to Rebalance Your Crypto Asset Portfolio
Crypto trader Willy Woo gives a quick take on his portfolio strategy, one he's modified uniquely for the new world of crypto assets.

Days After Launch, the EOS Blockchain Still Isn't Live
Longer than hours, but maybe less than days – that's about the best estimate for when the EOS blockchain, years in the making, will finally launch.
