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Vitalik Buterin: On Public and Private Blockchains

Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin explores the differences between public and private blockchains and the pros and cons of both.

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Smart Contracts Platform Symbiont Issues its First Cryptosecurity

Smart contracts platform Symbiont has announced the issuance of its first so-called smart security.

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Eris COO: Private and Public Blockchains Need to Co-Exist

Eris COO Preston Byrne talks misconceptions about his firm, which is among the more notable to claim the blockchain can exitst without bitcoin.

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Ethereum Launches Long-Awaited Decentralized App Network

Long one of the most ambitious projects in the industry, decentralized application platform Ethereum is set to open to the public tonight.

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US Government Funds $3 Million Cryptocurrency Research Initiative

Three US universities are set to conduct research on cryptocurrencies using roughly $3m in grant funding from the National Science Foundation.

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American Banker Conference: Lines Drawn in Blockchain Debate

American Banker's Digital Currencies + the Blockchain featured speakers from across the blockchain and finance sectors.

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Microsoft Explores Blockchain Tech's Use for Social Good

The topic of how blockchain technology can be used to support social good was discussed at an event hosted by Microsoft last night.

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New Service Finds Optimum Bitcoin Transaction Fee

A new service, CoinTape, is offering bitcoin users an answer to the burning question: what is the optimum transaction fee?

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Accenture Directors: Blockchains Must Move Beyond Bitcoin

Two Accenture directors have published a new article suggesting that blockchains must operate without bitcoin to be used by major financial firms.

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Gallup Poll Finds Few Consumers Trust Digital Wallets

New Gallup data points to a small degree of trust for digital wallets among consumers.

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