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Bitcoin Core is Seeking to Overhaul How it Upgrades its Code

Bitcoin's main development team is taking its first steps toward democratizing and lower barriers to entry to its ongoing tech efforts.

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After Months of Tests, the Big Bid to Scale Bitcoin is Nearing Launch

After months of testing, bitcoin's long-sought scaling solution Segregated Witness is moving forward to launch.

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Lost $136,000 in Bitcoin? This Mining Pool is Looking for You

A transaction with a fee worth $136,700 was processed on the bitcoin network today, sparking speculation.

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Republic of Georgia to Develop Blockchain Land Registry

Bitcoin mining company BitFury has inked a deal with the Georgian government to develop a system for registering land titles using the blockchain.

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Bitcoin Mining Giant Invests $1.6 Million in Trading Platform

Beijing-based mining giant Bitmain has invested $1.6m in bitcoin data and trading services provider BitKan.

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Bitcoin Wallet Startup Now Extending Credit to Users

Bitcoin startup BitPagos is now giving its wallet users access to credit lines in a bid to boost e-commerce spending.

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Meet the Man Who Will Hack Your Long-Lost Bitcoin Wallet for Money

The owner of a cryptocurrency wallet recovery service is seeing increased business following the launch of Ethereum's blockchain.

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Coinkite Drops Consumer Wallet for Enterprise Bitcoin Hardware Pivot

Coinkite has announced it is winding down its web wallet in an effort to focus on enterprise hardware products.

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BitGo Engineers Launch Ethereum Wallet Side Project

A group of software engineers at bitcoin security specialist BitGo have created an Ethereum wallet offering amid escalating interest in the platform.

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How Washington State Became a Battleground for Bitcoin Mining

A long-running debate over power costs between bitcoin miners and a local power utility is escalating in Washington state.

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