Bitcoin
Bitcoin and the Law of Conservation of Energy
Guest contributor Alex Millar examines bitcoin through the lens of scientific law in an attempt to show that money is energy.
Next Bitcoin Software Update Will Be First to Feature SegWit Code
A forthcoming bitcoin software update will be the first to feature preliminary code for a future scaling upgrade.
New KnCMiner Owners Seek to Revive Bitcoin Firm With Acquisition
A preliminary sale that would find bitcoin mining firm KnCMiner continuing under new ownership has been approved.
Washington State Utility Raises Power Rates on Bitcoin Miners
A local utility in Washington State is raising power rates months after a dispute began between it and bitcoin miners seeking cheap electricity.
Bitcoin Miner Bitmain Acquires Data Startup Blocktrail
Bitmain has acquired a bitcoin data and analytics startup Blocktrail for an undisclosed amount.
Why Bitcoin's Halving Was a Boring Vindication
The Bitcoin Halving Event, which had numerous predictions of price drops and hashrate drops, had neither occur with both relatively constant.
Bitcoin Scaling Event Set for Third Installment in Italy
A conference series started in the wake of bitcoin's ongoing block size debate will see a third installment in 2016.
Bitcoin Industry Seeking to Bridge Scaling Divide at July Meeting
Members of the bitcoin industry, including major players in the mining space, as set to meet in California this month, sources say.
What to Expect When the Bitcoin Halving Happens
What will happen when bitcoin's mining reward declines this weekend? CoinDesk surveys market experts for their predictions.
At $400 Million a Year, Academic Argues Bitcoin Mining Worth the Cost
A recent note from the University College London’s blockchain research center explores the fair cost of bitcoin mining.
