Bitcoin

What's Left Before Bitcoin's Lightning Network Goes Live
There aren't many steps left before bitcoin's Lightning Network will be finished — or at least an early version of it.

China's Bitcoin Miners See Profit in a Bigger-Block Blockchain
A bitcoin mining conference held by one of the network's largest miners saw what some have labeled an unscientific discussion of scaling the network.

Bitcoin's Price Flirts With $750 as Zcash Fervor Fades
It was a volatile week for the digital currency markets, with bitcoin proving erratic and Zcash seeing the excitement following its launch subside.

Cryptocurrency Index Funds: Can They Beat Bitcoin's Returns?
An industry observer's simulations of cryptocurrency index funds suggest bitcoin is hard to beat.

ViaBTC Rises: How A Mysterious Miner Could Decide Bitcoin's Future
The future of bitcoin could be impacted by a mysterious new mining pool, one that has shown it's willing to go its own way on technical debates.

What's Left Before SegWit Goes Live
After months of testing, bitcoin's big scaling upgrade is almost here.

Demand for Zcash Mining Grows as Blockchain Launch Approaches
With less than a month to go before its launch, momentum is continuing to build around the anonymous cryptocurrency Zcash.

The Full Lineup for Scaling Bitcoin is Now Available
The event schedule for next week's Scaling Bitcoin conference is now available.

A Controversial Bitcoin Alternative is Seeking a Comeback
A controversial bitcoin alternative that offers owners and miners a choice of block size may be making a comeback.

Does the Original Bitcoin Wallet Still Matter?
The descendant of Satoshi's original bitcoin wallet is still available today, and continuing to see upgrades.

