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Coinbase CEO Rejects Proposal for Bitcoin Hard Fork in 2017
Brian Armstrong, CEO of bitcoin services provider Coinbase, has rejected a new proposal for scaling the bitcoin network.

How Bitcoin Startups Can Survive the End of the Unicorn Era
Freemit CEO John Biggs issues his advice for raising funds for a blockchain startup during what's being heralded as a down year for investment.

Bitcoin Miners Back Proposed Timeline for 2017 Hard Fork
Members of China's bitcoin mining ecosystem have committed to supporting a proposed roadmap for scaling the bitcoin network.

Inside Bloq’s Bid to Bring Bitcoin's Code to Enterprise Businesses
CoinDesk profiles Bloq, a new startup by bitcoin developer Jeff Garzik and long-time industry investor Matt Roszak.

PwC Hires Ex-UK Regulator for New Blockchain Consultancy
A former regulator from one the UK's financial watchdogs has been hired by PwC to join its blockchain advisory team.

Dwolla is Back, But Focused on Blockchain, Not Bitcoin
CoinDesk speaks to Dwolla about its hiatus from the bitcoin space and why it's now interested in blockchain business applications

Prosecutors Set to Indict Suspect in Bitcoin Mine Stabbing
Swedish prosecutors are set to indict an individual arrested following a serious assault at a data center in Boden, Sweden, used by KnCMiner.

Meet Boost VC's Newest Bitcoin and Blockchain Startups
Incubator Boost VC has announced its 2016 group of early-stage startups, four of which offer bitcoin and blockchain services.

Mt Gox Bankruptcy Trustee Issues New Details on Creditor Reimbursement
The bankruptcy trustee for the now-defunct bitcoin exchange Mt Gox has released a new update, offering fresh details on the claims submitted so far.

Dubai Government Backs Expansive Blockchain Research Effort
A new organization has formed in the United Arab Emirates focused on blockchain technology applications.
