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Bitcoin in 2016: The Year Politics Challenged Apolitical Money

Bitcoin Core developer Eric Lombrozo recaps a fraught year in bitcoin development, one that he believes could give way to a less contentious 2017.

By Eric LombrozoEne 7, 2017

The US Department of Energy (DoE) has become the latest US agency to look into blockchain projects.

By Stan HigginsEne 6, 2017

Researcher Nolan Bauerle looks at Zcash, its privacy-powered blockchain technology and how he believes it could empower economics in the future.

By Nolan BauerleEne 6, 2017

Industry insiders share their thoughts about a mysterious group known as Enterprise Ethereum.

A new bitcoin software update boasts more than 50 changes to the digital currency's codebase.

By Alyssa HertigEne 4, 2017

Despite the hype around enterprise blockchain technologies, achievements in the bitcoin community have been greater, argues Ferdinando Ametrano.

2016 may have been a big year for blockchain, but there were failed ideas, too. DeRose lists eight he thinks won't carry over to the new year.

By Chris DeRoseDis 31, 2016

Bitcoin Core developer David Vorick explains why ensuring bitcoin's fungibility remains a top priority for 2017.

By David VorickDis 28, 2016

As bitcoin's price surges, Third Key's Pamela Morgan suggests best practices for users who want to secure their digital cash.

By Pamela MorganDis 28, 2016

CoinDesk looks back on the big stories that shaped the industry in 2016, and that may cast a shadow on the year ahead.

By CoinDeskDis 28, 2016