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Why the Marshall Islands Is Issuing Its Own Cryptocurrency

The Marshall Islands is moving ahead with a plan to issue a sovereign currency built on blockchain, writes Minister David Paul.

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A Crypto Fix for a Broken International Monetary System

Mark Carney's recent statements about a new digital global currency has opened the door to fresh ideas built on blockchain, Michael J Casey writes.

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Bitcoin Mining Farms Are Flourishing on the Ruins of Soviet Industry in Siberia

Favorable energy prices and a naturally cold climate are turning Siberia into an international hub for bitcoin miners.

Ilya Bruman, CEO of Minery. (Photo by Anna Baydakova for CoinDesk)

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The Crypto Custody Conundrum: What Are We Even Talking About?

New tech usually struggles with vocabulary, says Noelle Acheson. With bitcoin, the confusion rubs off integral concepts in securities legislation.

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They Biked, Ran and Swam Over 200 Miles Across Europe – All for Bitcoin

A group of bitcoin enthusiasts just ran, biked and swam across Europe, all to promote the cryptocurrency they love.

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The Real Benefits of Blockchain Are Here. They're Being Ignored

In making the technology more accessible, many developers are sacrificing the benefits of decentralization for the sake of convenience.

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This ICO Startup Didn't Die During Crypto Winter. It Has DAI to Thank

The London-based Monolith just added DAI to its crypto debit card product. But the startup itself has long used DAI to manage its treasury.

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Bitcoin's Surging Dominance – Is This Time Really Different?

Bitcoin's share of the total crypto market is rising rapidly, but is that necessarily good news for the sector?

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Two Libertarians, Two Views on Bitcoin's Ability to Disrupt Fiat Money

“Half of the audience here is like, ‘I hope you die in a fire.’”

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