Understanding Segwit2x: Why Bitcoin’s Next Fork Might Not Mean Free Money
CoinDesk offers a high-level overview of the coming Segwit2x fork, how it differs from the hard forks before it and what it might mean for bitcoin.
CoinDesk offers a high-level overview of the coming Segwit2x fork, how it differs from the hard forks before it and what it might mean for bitcoin.
The IC3 cryptocurrency and blockchain research project has expanded, adding researchers from several European universities to its ranks.
The developers behind bitcoin cash are aiming to change the blockchain's rules in a software update set for November.
Can't make it to ethereum's annual Devcon summit? Catch the livestream and tune in for CoinDesk's six talks to watch.
CoinDesk compiles its explainers and feature articles on Segwit2x ahead of its expected hard fork in mid-November.
Russia's government-owned development bank, VEB, and e-procurement resource platform Roseltorg are teaming up on a new blockchain project.
With hurdles still to overcome, ethereum is out to prove itself at its annual developer event Devcon3, which kicks off next Wednesday.
Jimmy Song explains why there's a shortage of developers in the bitcoin community, why that's a problem and how the industry is addressing it.
The digital behemoths – Google, Amazon, Facebook, Apple – have too much power over our digital lives. Can blockchain help us take back control?
The Segwit2x team is pushing ahead with a bid to change the bitcoin blockchain's rules, according to an email from its lead developer.
Bitcoin gold's price has volatile day as crypto investors attempt to find a stable price for the coin that's yet to be released publicly.
Aswath Damodaran, a professor of finance at the NYU's Stern School of Business, has spelled out why he believes bitcoin is a currency, not an asset.
A website that serves as a central hub for a newly created cryptocurrency project went down today shortly after a successful, scheduled launch.
Hyperledger blockchain consortium has added five new members to its roster of over 170 organizations, including Bosch and Wipro.
Blockchain startup Chain is launching a new cloud-based Software as a Service product for managing balances in financial and commerce applications.
A cryptocurrency project seeking to chart a new course for bitcoin has officially launched, though the project is not yet live.
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While it sees potential for distributed ledgers in supporting its mission, the Gates Foundation also notes limitations to the technology.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology has used bitcoin's blockchain to issue digital diplomas to over 100 graduates as a part of a pilot project.
Chinese search engine giant Baidu has become the latest premier member of the Linux Foundation-led Hyperledger blockchain consortium.
More and more blockchains may be forking, but developers still don't think they've quite found the best way to execute the upgrade.
Days after the ethereum blockchain underwent a system-wide upgrade, developers have still yet to confirm the software is fully stable.
Nasdaq has been awarded a patent for a blockchain-based data matching system that could boost efficiency in clearing and settlement.
Standard Chartered is partnering with fintech startup EquiChain to assist its blockchain pilot focused on bringing efficiencies to capital markets.
An Ethereum hard fork wouldn't be complete without a protest movement or two. But what do the latest rebels want?
One of the founders of ethereum is calling for the network to learn its lesson from Monday's fork, arguing better upgrade processes are needed.
BNP Paribas has partnered with Indian IT firm Tata Consultancy Services to bring blockchain's reliability to corporate event announcements.
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange has filed for two patents outlining a blockchain system that stores and automatically executes financial transactions.
Although it's still very early days for ethereum's Byzantium upgrade, developers indicate that the hard fork is running smoothly so far.
Ethereum's Byzantium upgrade has just executed by way of a hard fork at block number 4,370,000.