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ECB DLT Lead: Central Banks Won't Compete on Blockchain Tech

CoinDesk's new one-on-one interview with the DLT lead at the European Central Bank explores the institution's current engagement on the tech.

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The Blockchain Immutability Myth

MultiChain's Gideon Greenspan offers his latest insight into blockchain design, this time attacking the idea blockchains can truly be immutable.

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Northern Trust Moves to Scale Up Live Equities Blockchain

Chicago-based Northern Trust was one of the first banks to launch a live blockchain effort. Now, it's giving the platform an upgrade.

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Litecoin is Giving New Life to Bitcoin's Most Experimental Tech

An upgrade to the litecoin codebase is inspiring new strategies from blockchain developers seeking eventually to build on bitcoin.

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Bonding Experience: Can Kenya Pave a Path for Blockchain Change?

Kenya, a country with rickety infrastructure and a reliance on agriculture, could be poised to kickstart mainstream use of blockchain technology.

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Mauritius: The Tropical Paradise Looking to Become a Blockchain Hub

Mauritius is luring blockchain innovators with its friendly regulatory environment and connections to countries with large unbanked populations.

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Are Blockchains Key to the Future of Web Encryption?

A deep dive into problems in the internet identity space and where blockchains could play a role.

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Is ICO Speculation Healthy?

Initial coin offerings (ICOs) bring entrepreneurs access to fast cash for their projects, but some have aired concerns over the risks for investors.

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Sorting Hat Time? MimbleWimble Weighs Own Blockchain Launch

As the MimbleWimble project moves forward, the team is considering whether to leave the bitcoin blockchain behind in order to advance its ideas.

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The Second Wave of Bitcoin Price Growth May Just Be Beginning

Investor Willy Woo breaks down bitcoin's recent price action, estimating that the market may not see the pullback of 2013 this time around.

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