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Code is Law? Not Quite Yet
Should code be law? In this opinion piece, Lukas Abegg argues there are many scientific hurdles to cross before this is likely to be possible.
Did Ethereum's Fork Validate Bitcoin Block Size Conservatism?
CoinDesk explores how the ethereum hard fork affected sentiment regarding bitcoin's long-raging block size debate.
Why the Winklevoss Brothers Are Still Waiting for a Bitcoin ETF
Confusion over deadlines may be leading to premature excitement about the Winklevoss Bitcoin ETF, a bitcoin investment vehicle awaiting SEC approval.
The Bitcoin Patent – Only A Matter Of Time?
In this OpEd, two patent attorneys discuss whether bitcoin could be patented, and whether a bitcoin patent would be enforceable if it was granted.
Settlement Coin Creators Seek to 'Liberalize' Central Banks With Blockchain
A new digital currency built for central banks is designed to make it easier for more people to use two powerful tools: real-time settling and cash.
A Cryptographer Named After Harry Potter's Archenemy is Helping Solve Bitcoin's Biggest Problems
An anonymous cryptographer named after Harry Potter’s archenemy has put forth a proposal experts believe could help solve major issues facing bitcoin.
One Month After Ethereum Fork, Millions in DAO Funds Unclaimed
It's been a month since the ethereum hard fork moved $150m worth of DAO ether into a withdraw-only account. Today, $25m is still unclaimed.
Bitcoin and the Law of Conservation of Energy
Guest contributor Alex Millar examines bitcoin through the lens of scientific law in an attempt to show that money is energy.
Can Two Ethereum Markets Co-Exist?
A month after the ethereum market split in two, analysts wonder whether ETH and ETC can coexist in the long-term.
On Tokens and Crowdsales: How Startups Are Using Blockchain to Raise Capital
A look at the ways startups are utilising blockchain-based software tokens, and the various decentralized business models taking shape around them.
