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Headwinds or Tailwinds? How US Tax Reform Could Impact Bitcoin's Price

Are headwinds or tailwinds for bitcoin's price in store? That depends on Washington's ability to reform corporate tax.

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Google's Director of Engineering Won't Invest in Bitcoin

Google's director of engineering, Ray Kurzweil, says he wouldn't buy bitcoin because it's too unstable, but he has high hopes for blockchain.

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3,000% Gains in 2017: What's Next for Ether Prices?

Ether prices have surged this year, but where do leading analysts and market observers believe they will go next?

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Bitcoin Experts to Congress: Overseas Exchanges Are Enabling Cybercrime

A hearing at US congressional subcommittee yesterday saw discussion of the role cryptocurrencies play in cybercrime.

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Charts: Bitcoin's Network is Objectively More Congested Than Ever

CoinDesk's research team takes a look at the changing economics of the bitcoin blockchain, using charts to tell the story of the scaling debate.

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New Chicago Blockchain Center Launches With Government Backing

Major enterprises have joined forces with the State of Illinois to launch a new blockchain center in the Windy City.

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Bitcoin's 'Independence Day': Could Users Tip the Scales in the Scaling Debate?

Is 'BIP 148' a beneficial change or risky update? Here's what both sides are saying about bitcoin's upcoming 'Independence Day'.

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Virtual Currency in Washington State: What Changes in July

An overview of upcoming legal changes in Washington state that affect the virtual currency industry.

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At MoneyConf, An Unexpectedly Subdued Outlook for Blockchain

While disruption is not as strong as anticipated, MoneyConf 2017 showcased how blockchain is steadily becoming an important part of the fintech scene.

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Chain is Now Working on Six 'Citi-Sized' Blockchain Networks

After revealing its part in a Nasdaq to Citi blockchain, Chain's Adam Ludwin talks about the half a dozen other projects his company is behind.

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