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What Makes Bitcoin Great? One Scientist is On a Quest to Find Out

Academics still aren't sure why bitcoin is so robust, but one Cornell professor has made it her mission to find out.

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Review: Putting Ledger's New Bitcoin Hardware to the Test

Ledger's new hardware wallet is the most costly on the market. Does it have the features to justify the expense? BitGo's Jameson Lopp investigates.

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Avoiding Catastrophe: Researchers Face Blockchain's Unknowns

Day one of a blockchain security conference at Stanford University played host to an evolving – but predominantly serious – discussion on the subject.

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EU Watchdog: Blockchain Security Should Be Concern For Finance Firms

Financial firms need to be mindful of cybersecurity as they look to integrate blockchain, a top IT security agency for the European Union said.

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Blockstream Makes its Case for Bitcoin-Powered Private Blockchains

Could Blockstream's Liquid project soon offer financial firms a better solution than standard private blockchains?

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Toward Better Security and Governance With Blockchain

Bitfury's Valery Vavilov argues that blockchain technology will prove key to providing a more secure and inclusive world.

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Crypto Security in 2016: A Tale of Two Weaknesses

Cryptocurrency companies and holders continued to be a target for hackers in 2016, but Bill Shihara argues it doesn't have to be that way next year.

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How Not to Lose Your Bitcoin in 2017

As bitcoin's price surges, Third Key's Pamela Morgan suggests best practices for users who want to secure their digital cash.

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Toward Metropolis: After Blockchain Repairs, Ethereum Looks Ahead

After months of focusing on network upgrades, ethereum developers are shifting attention toward their next major software release.

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Hackers Steal Over $300k From One of Blockchain's Biggest VCs

A notable blockchain industry investor was hacked today.

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