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All Business? Bitcoin is Becoming a Hobby for Exchange Employees

Cryptocurrencies are becoming a notable hobby for exchange traders, even as their businesses struggle to understand applications of the tech.

Di Pete Rizzo2 apr 2017

Why some researchers from Cornell's Institute for CryptoCurrencies & Contracts (IC3) are working to improve permissioned blockchain implementations.

Bitcoin or gold? Picking one over the other as a long-term bet isn't easy, according to a suite of analysts.

Despite one notable past failure, Slock.it is forging ahead, with a new project planned and new funding from a secret investor.

CoinDesk contributor Martin Hagelstrom addresses the private vs public blockchain debate, arguing for the tech from a bitcoin believer's perspective.

At a conference in Budapest this week, financial industry execs revealed shifting views on the best use case for distributed ledger tech.

Di Pete Rizzo30 mar 2017

An inside look at Cornell University's IC3 lab, which has numerous projects centered on researching and boosting cryptocurrencies like bitcoin.

Di Alyssa Hertig29 mar 2017

Dutch bank ING's ethereum-based oil trading pilot is opening up to new financial institutions.

A vote currently taking place on ethereum's mining rewards system has motivated a big response from the community.

Di Corin Faife28 mar 2017

CoinDesk rounds up the various announcements from industry startups in the wake of speculation the bitcoin network could see a technical split.

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