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No Token Response: UNICEF Is Open to Doing Its Own ICO
A UNICEF ICO? The idea doesn't seem so far-fetched to those working at the United Nations programme, despite their humanitarian mandate.
History Repeated? Confidence High Ethereum Will Avoid Blockchain Split
About three days before the Byzantium hard fork, developers are by and large optimistic, even though small protest movements continue.
Swift Blockchain Success Sets Stage for Sibos
Swift declares its blockchain proof-of-concept a success, but in the build up to its biggest annual event, implementation is far from certain.
Rally Restored? Bitcoin Is Up 75 Percent from 30-Day Lows
The price of bitcoin is back above $5,000 – but while this is a slight month-over-month gain, the delta in that time may be one worth analyzing.
Why HODLing Is Hobbling Bitcoin's Prospects as a Common Currency
Bitcoin’s appeal as an investment could diminish its effectiveness as a currency, and alternative models should be tested, writes Michael Casey.
$5,200: Bitcoin Buoyant as Price Sets New All-Time High
Bitcoin has reached a new all-time high of $5226, which amounts to cumulative gains of more than 70% from September 15 low of $2980.
US State Department Seeks Blockchain Boost Amid $10 Billion Reboot
Could blockchain underpin a U.S. State Department overhaul? Members of the department and blockchain startups are encouraged after a recent forum.
Just SegWit? Bitcoin Core Is Already Working on a New Scaling Upgrade
Bitcoin developers are making progress on Schnorr, a function for aggregating signatures and in turn, a way to increase the capacity of the network.
The Byzantium Countdown: What's Left Before Ethereum's Next Fork?
With only days remaining before ethereum's next hard fork, CoinDesk outlines how stakeholders are moving forward to prepare.
Nearing Bottom? Litecoin Prices Consolidating After Rough September
September was a tough month for litecoin's price, but recent developments suggest that a floor may be forming in the market.
