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Antbleed: Bitcoin's Newest New Controversy Explained
Bitcoin's latest controversy centers on a vulnerability found in mining chips, but the story only gets weirder from there.
Japanese Banks Trial Virtual Currency For Funds Transfers
Members of Japanese bank consortium focused on blockchain is set to test a virtual currency-based funds transfer system.
Blockchain Lets This Startup Trade Gold That's Still in the Ground
Orebits, in partnership with Symbiont, has launched 'smart certificates' that can be traded and exchanged for unmined gold reserves.
7 United Nations Agencies Are Now Investigating Blockchain Applications
A group of UN agencies is seeking input on blockchain applications that could help with international assistance.
Former Coinbase Engineer Launches Ethereum Search Engine
A former software engineer for digital currency startup Coinbase has launched a new search engine for ethereum.
Litecoin's SegWit Activation: Why it Matters and What's Next
SegWit, a highly anticipated code change, is set to lock-in on the public litecoin blockchain today. Here's what you need to know.
Purse Launches Testnet for Bitcoin Scaling Tech 'Extension Blocks'
Bitcoin startup Purse is moving ahead with development on 'extension blocks' a proposal to help mitigate bitcoin's current bandwidth issues.
UASF Developer Revises Controversial Bitcoin Scaling Proposal
A controversial solution to bitcoin's scaling debate has been updated by the pseudonymous developer who proposed it.
Internet Giant Tencent is Building a Blockchain Platform
Chinese internet conglomerate Tencent is launching a new suite of blockchain services, detailing the plans in a new white paper.
'Nowhere Near the Web'? Blockchain Adoption Sees Debate at MIT Event
At an MIT event this weekend, blockchain experts spoke out on the state of the tech and the obstacles that lie in the path of mainstream adoption.
