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New Bitcoin Core Software Makes SegWit Optional for Miners
A new software update – version 0.14.1 – has been released by the Bitcoin Core open-source development community.
Bank of Korea: Costs Could Limit Cryptocurrency Use
Bank of Korea has published a new working paper that speculates on how a cryptocurrency economy would impact central banks.
The UN Wants to Adopt Bitcoin And Ethereum – And Soon
The UN is preparing to kick off an epic ethereum pilot, but the future could also include actually accepting cryptocurrencies.
Why Sweden is Taking a Chance on Blockchain Land Registry
Sweden's land registry authority Lantmäteriet sits down with CoinDesk for an exclusive interview on its blockchain R&D efforts.
What's to Do Before Ethereum Enters 'Metropolis'?
A look at what's still to do for ethereum developers working on the Metropolis upgrade – the platform's third of four planned stages.
You Can Link Monero Transactions – But Which? And What's the Impact?
A new paper provides a technique to link transactions from the privacy-centric cryptocurrency. Should users be worried?
Litecoin's Emerging Scaling Debate Explained
Litecoin is now playing a role in bitcoin's scaling debate. Here's our easy overview of the developing situation and why it matters.
IC3 Researchers Propose ‘Solidus’ Protocol for Private Transactions
Researchers have proposed a new process for keeping transactions confidential over public blockchains.
Nasdaq Wants to Invest in More Blockchain Startups
Exchange operator Nasdaq is looking to invest in blockchain startups as part of a new venture initiative.
Cornell Prof: Blockchain Exuberance Shouldn't Cloud Consequences
A professor famed for spotting design issues in blockchains has issued new guidance to the technology's wider development community.
