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SegWit's Slow Rollout: Why Bitcoin's Capacity Hasn't Seen a Sudden Boost

When SegWit finally activated last week, the code change didn't immediately make its benefits possible. So, when can we expect to see some benefits?

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Damn Strate: Post-Trade Pioneer Monica Singer Is Going Full-Time Blockchain

Just days after resigning from South Africa's central securities depository, its former CEO reveals plans to enter the blockchain space full-time.

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Submarine Sends: IC3's Plan to Clamp Down on ICO Cheats

One of blockchain's most notable research groups is alleging there's cheating in the red-hot ICO market. But they have a solution.

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Annyeong Bitcoin: South Korea, Canada and a Changing Crypto Market

CoinDesk's Ash Bennington charts the explosive growth in South Korea's crypto trading volume, contrasting it with Canada's continued woes.

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Can't Be Evil: The Google-Inspired Case for Blockchain

Google's signature catch-phrase might hint at problems inherent in the internet, and why blockchain-inspired change is needed.

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Charlie Shrem's Next Act? Helping This Blockchain Startup Disrupt Music

With Charlie Shrem and a Pinterest executive as advisers, blockchain startup Viberate is looking to eliminate the music business's middlemen.

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Risk or Reward: How Crypto Exchanges Cash In on New Currency

As bitcoin cash's budding market continues to develop, CoinDesk looks at why some major exchanges haven't yet opted to list the coin.

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Blockchain's 4 Biggest Assumptions

How can investors think critically about blockchain? Investor Wendy Xiao Schadeck poses four burning questions.

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Insightful ICO? Telecom Giant Telenor Wants to Disrupt Media with Tokens

Telecoms giant Telenor is working with its distribution partner, Hubii, to explore how ICOs could disrupt the media business model.

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SegWit Goes Live: Why Bitcoin's Big Upgrade Is a Blockchain Game-Changer

SegWit will finally activate on bitcoin today after years of debate. But, what exactly is the code change and what does it enable?

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