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Crypto 2.0 Roundup: Bits of Bullion, a Foundation for Counterparty and Medici Goes to Washington

This week's roundup examines the challenges facing Overstock's Medici project and a new way to trade gold with crypto.

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Sidechains White Paper Imagines New Future for Digital Currency Development

The team behind the sidechains project has released an official white paper that could reshape the digital currency ecosystem.

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ASIC Design Firm Alchip to Debut on Taiwan Stock Exchange

Alchip Technologies, which designs processors for bitcoin mining hardware, will be listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange next week.

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Why 20 Bitcoin Companies Are Backing a New Deal for Digital Identity

Twenty bitcoin businesses have announced support for The Windhover Principles, which aim to reframe the debate around privacy and security.

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Gems Bitcoin App Lets Users Earn Money From Social Messaging

Gems is seeking to disrupt the established social media business model through the power of crypto 2.0 technology.

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Why Bitcoin's Core Developers Want Multiple Versions

Bitcoin's development process isn't democratic, says its lead developer, but more options may benefit the Bitcoin Core.

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The Math Behind the Bitcoin Protocol

Looking under the hood of the bitcoin protocol helps give insight to the mathematical foundations of the digital currency.

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Hedgy Hopes to Tackle Bitcoin Volatility Using Multi-Signature Technology

The startup wants to help merchants, investors and others avoid problems associated with bitcoin's unpredictable pricing behavior.

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Review: Bitcoin 'Vault' Trezor Lives Up to its Name

Hardware wallet Trezor offers an additional layer of security for users who maintain a substantial stash of bitcoin.

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The Blacklist Debate: When is it OK to Meddle with Bitcoin's Code?

A developer who blacklisted gambling websites with custom bitcoin code has raised tempers, and a few interesting questions.

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