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Bitcoin Scaling Project Segwit2x to Release New Code Today

Code for a popular but controversial bitcoin scaling proposal is set to be released on Friday, marking a major milestone for the effort.

By Alyssa HertigJun 29, 2017

An evaluation of the possible legal risks of a bitcoin protocol change written by startup nChain has been criticised by industry legal experts.

By Pete RizzoJun 28, 2017

Jimmy Nguyen of nChain provides an opinion on possible legal issues with the SegWit scaling proposal should it activate on bitcoin's network.

By Jimmy NguyenJun 27, 2017

Cryptocurrencies suffered widespread losses on Monday as traders took profits and rebalanced their portfolios.

After weeks of growth, it seems ether's much-hyped 'Flippening' – overtaking bitcoin as the most valuable cryptocurrency – is on hold.

Miner and investor 'P4man' looks at the altcoin market to see if there is a credible alternative to bitcoin. Can ethereum cut the mustard?

By P4manJun 24, 2017

While SegWit2x has significant support, according to some in the bitcoin community, the group is closing off software development to outsiders.

By Alyssa HertigJun 23, 2017

As various scaling proposal deadlines loom, bitcoin is either on the verge of the biggest change in its history, or its biggest political failure.

By Alyssa HertigJun 21, 2017

A decades-old computer character standard has been updated with a symbol for bitcoin.

By Stan HigginsJun 20, 2017

Spurred by a sudden exchange listing, the price of the cryptocurrency litecoin hit a new all-time high today above $50.

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