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Exchanges

2017: The Year Crypto Became a New Asset Class

Crypto assets may have become an asset class in 2017, but that doesn't mean there's work yet to be done to bring the technology to main street.

Markets  ·  30 December 2017
Bitcoin

Privacy on the Blockchain: Where Are We Headed?

Privacy may be an issue with major blockchains today, but 2017 saw innovations by leaps and bounds, argues VC Arianna Simpson.

Tech  ·  27 December 2017
Bitcoin

Crypto Market Sheds Billions as Top 100 Assets Down

It's a down day for the cryptocurrency markets, with gains in sight, data reveals.

Markets  ·  22 December 2017
Coinbase

Litecoin Creator Sells Stake Citing ‘Conflict of Interest’

The creator of litecoin is no longer an investor in the cryptocurrency, according to a post he authored on Reddit Wednesday.

Markets  ·  20 December 2017
Exchanges

Coinbase Halts Bitcoin Cash Trading Abruptly After Launch

Coinbase launched bitcoin cash exchange trading Tuesday, but operations were anything but smooth. The feature was abruptly pulled after going live.

Markets  ·  20 December 2017
Markets

Augur’s App Token Doubles in Price to Top $100

The price of the digital token underlying Augur's ethereum-based prediction market has risen sharply in the past day, market data shows.

Markets  ·  19 December 2017
Bitcoin

Bought Your First Bitcoin or Ether? Brace for the Fees

Frustrated by crypto transaction fees? This CoinDesk Explainer gives an overview of why they're necessary for the blockchains being built.

Tech  ·  18 December 2017
Privacy

Mimblewimble’s Small Step: Grin Raises Funds for New Development

Bitcoin startup BlockCypher is among those backing development for a new alternative blockchain that aims to break cryptographic ground.

Tech  ·  15 December 2017
Bitcoin

Bitcoin Investing: A 10,000-Year View

Far from a bubble, bitcoin is on the path to becoming a significant part of global money supply, according to trader and analyst Willy Woo.

Markets  ·  12 December 2017
Zcash

Zcash Sets Roadmap for Blockchain Upgrades in 2018

The zcash development team is planning a series of network upgrades for next year, according to a roadmap published today.

Tech  ·  8 December 2017
EOS

Encyclopedia Blockchainica: Wikipedia Co-Founder to Disrupt His Own Creation

The co-founder of Wikipedia has joined has joined a venture-backed blockchain startup as its new chief information officer.

Business  ·  6 December 2017
Hard Forks

More Devs, More Destruction: Another Zcash Crypto Ceremony Is Underway

Amid criticism of its first security ceremony, zcash has made changes as it prepares for a fork. But has it done enough to silence the skeptics?

Tech  ·  30 November 2017
Bitcoin Cash

Bitcoin Cash Plans to Increase Its Block Size, Again

Bitcoin cash could have its block size increased next year, according to an early roadmap from Bitcoin ABC.

Tech  ·  29 November 2017
AlphaPoint

AlphaPoint Unveils New Blockchain Network, CEO Hire

Blockchain software maker AlphaPoint has announced that it will create a new public network aimed at the digitization of real-world assets.

Business  ·  28 November 2017
Bitcoin

Circle to Launch Cryptocurrency Investment App in 2018

Announced on Tuesday, Circle will be launching a digital investment and storage product for a variety of cryptocurrencies in 2018.

Business  ·  28 November 2017