Altcoins
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.
'User-Generated Currency': Bitcoin and the YouTube of Money
Why the ability of blockchain technologies to create many currencies could create a 'long tail' of new commerce opportunities.
The Dark Days of Dogecoin: How Scammers and Bandits Brought Down Crypto's Friendliest Currency
CoinDesk's Bailey Reutzel examines the darker side of dogecoin, chronicling the scams that almost killed the iconic project.
Litecoin Moves Within 5% of its SegWit Activation Threshold
The litecoin network appears to be on the cusp of enacting a technical upgrade that would boost the capacity of its network.
Space & Time: How BitTorrent's Creator is Attacking Bitcoin Waste
Bitcoin's 'proof of work' validation mechanism burns a huge amount of energy, but this novel solution from developer Bram Cohen aims to change that.
The Market Cap of All Crypto Assets is Up $4 Billion Since Friday
Bitcoin markets aren’t the only ones on the rise in the wake of the SEC’s exchange-trade fund listing decision.
The $45-Dollar Question: What's Going On With the Price of Dash?
The price of dash is on a tear – but why?
Altcoin Uptick Ends as Bitcoin Prices Pass $1,050
Altcoins enjoyed a notable rally earlier in the week, but now that run appears to be over.
Drugs, Code and ICOs: Monero's Long Road to Blockchain Respect
CoinDesk explores the alternative digital currency monero and its long road to becoming of the industry's most talked-about projects.
Why You Should Beware the Altcoin Rebrand
Lead developer of Drop Zone Chris DeRose argues that ICOs are little more than rebranded altcoins and come with similar risks.
