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BitFury Backs BIP 100 Blocksize Proposal
BitFury – the best-capitalised mining firm in bitcoin – has waded into the block size debate, stating it must be resolved by consensus.
Overstock's tØ Acquires Broker Firm for Wall Street Disruption
Overstock's crypto subsidiary tØ has acquired Wall Street firm SpeedRoute, a move CEO Joseph Cammarata termed a "quantum leap" for securities trading.
Bitcoin Micropayment Service Targets Global Freelancers
A new bitcoin micropayments tool has launched to take aim at the global freelance and on-demand services market.
Why Symbiont Believes Blockchain Securities Are Wall Street's Future
CoinDesk speaks with Symbiont CEO Mark Smith to learn more about the company's "smart securities" and budding capital markets rivalry with Overstock.
Alleged Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme Organizers Arrested in Taiwan
Authorities in Taiwan have reportedly arrested two individuals in connection with bitcoin-focused Ponzi scheme MyCoin.
New Bitcoin ASIC to be 'Most Power-Efficient’ on Public Market
Mining hardware maker Bitmain has claimed its new bitcoin ASIC will be the most power efficient chip available to the public.
Harborly Becomes Latest Bitcoin Exchange to Shut Down
The founders behind bitcoin exchange Harborly are closing its doors to focus on a separate project, according to the company.
Gartner Report: Cryptocurrencies are Still Over-Hyped
Over-hyped cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin are still in a period of "inflated expectations", leading tech advisory firm Gartner has found.
