Features
Why Bitcoin's Halving Was a Boring Vindication
The Bitcoin Halving Event, which had numerous predictions of price drops and hashrate drops, had neither occur with both relatively constant.
Why SAP is Quietly Playing Test-and-See With Blockchain
While SAP has been exploring blockchain for over a year, it's only recently decided to become more vocal about its work.
Blockchain Coders Win Grant to Fix Smart Contracts With 'Legalese'
Blockchain startup Legalese has won a grant to develop a smart contracts programming language.
Dutch Central Bank Prepares its Boldest Blockchain Experiment Yet
The central bank of the Netherlands is preparing an ambitious experiment aimed at discerning if a financial market can be built on a blockchain.
Bitcoin Price Climbs Over 50% in First Half of 2016
CoinDesk analyzes activities in the bitcoin and ether markets over the first six months of 2016.
Bitcoin Prices Volatile in $600s As Traders Await Halving
Bitcoin prices experienced moderate volatility during the week ending 8th July, as market participants took action ahead of the upcoming halving.
The CoinDesk Guide to Bitcoin Halving Parties
Bitcoin groups around the world are gathering to celebrate the halving of the bitcoin mining reward this weekend.
What to Expect When the Bitcoin Halving Happens
What will happen when bitcoin's mining reward declines this weekend? CoinDesk surveys market experts for their predictions.
Bitcoin Halving 2016: Will the Price Rise or Fall?
2016 has become a year of revival for the bitcoin price, but will this continue after the upcoming halving?
Why Blockchain Immutability is a Perpetual Motion Claim
Is immutability becoming the next overhyped blockchain buzzword? Bitcoin pundit Chris DeRose discusses in his latest op-ed.
