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$600k for an Ethereum Name? A Thriving Auction Market Is Underway
13.5.2017
An ethereum project aimed at decentralizing the domain space is winning enthusiasm – and investment dollars – from crypto investors
The Litening: Will Litecoin Be the First Big Blockchain With Lightning?
2.5.2017
A new test version of the Lightning Network launched today, marking a step toward a long-awaited live debut on a major cryptocurrency
A (Short) Guide to Blockchain Consensus Protocols
4.3.2017
Bitcoin's consensus mechanism is great, but it isn't perfect. This article looks at some of the more viable public blockchain alternatives
Beyond Immutability: Ethereum Classic Maps a Way Forward
3.3.2017
Apart from a commitment to immutability, ethereum classic is much like ethereum. Now, though, its supporters favor another pillar of differentiation
Drugs, Code and ICOs: Monero’s Long Road to Blockchain Respect
4.2.2017
CoinDesk explores the alternative digital currency monero and its long road to becoming of the industry's most talked-about projects
The Blockchain Created By Ethereum’s Fork is Forking Now
25.10.2016
A blockchain that was born out of the rejection of a specific technical change is on the verge of making that specific change, some argue
The Stolen DAO Funds Are On the Move
6.9.2016
More than $5m worth of digital currency associated with the attack on The DAO is on the move
Ethereum Hard Fork Creates Competing Currencies
24.7.2016
The Ethereum hard fork executed last week has inadvertently resulted in the creation of a competing currency, classic ether
Libertarian Party of Texas to Store Election Results On Three Blockchains
8.4.2016
The Libertarian Party of Texas will log the results of its ballot initiatives on three separate blockchains implemented by Blockchain Technology Corp
BitPay Among Latest to Join Microsoft Blockchain Platform
5.1.2016
BitPay is among four new partners joining Microsoft's forthcoming blockchain-as-a-service offering on its Azure platform
Why and How Banks Should Embrace Blockchain Tech
18.8.2015
In the second part of his three-part series, angel investor William Mougayar looks at why and how banks should start embracing blockchain technology
Mining Malware Developer Settles with Federal Trade Commission
29.6.2015
A cryptocurrency mining malware developer has settled with the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the New Jersey Attorney General's Office
Mastercoin Seeks Second Start With Omni Reboot
21.1.2015
Pioneering crypto 2.0 project Mastercoin has officially rebranded as Omni in a bid to solidify its messaging in the face of criticism and competition
Moolah CEO Resigns Amid Growing Public Outcry, Criminal Allegations
16.10.2014
The CEO of Moopay LTD, or Moolah, has resigned amid the company's operational crisis and new allegations of fraud
All Things Alt: XC Inc, Next-Gen PoS and More Waiting for MintPal
27.9.2014
CoinDesk talks to the creator of XCurrency and MintPal faces new delays with its updated altcoin exchange
Bittylicious Extends Credit Card Payments to Altcoin Buyers
23.9.2014
UK digital currency brokerage Bittylicious is now allowing altcoin buyers to pay with credit cards
All Things Alt: Sync’s Stability Bid, an Ivy League Alt and a Coin for World Domination
16.8.2014
In this week's roundup: SYNC adds more services to its network while a block chain-based strategy game takes shape
New Altcoin Promotes Fitness with ‘Proof of Sweat’
15.8.2014
Mangocoinz uses exercise as proof of work, but how to stop the cheaters?
Why We Need All The Altcoins We Can Get
9.8.2014
Are there too many altcoins? If anything, we need more of them and here's why
BitHalo: Smart Contracts Without the Block Chain Bloat
9.8.2014
Decentralized platform BitHalo enables the creation of trustless, two-party transactions and smart contracts