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Blockstream Is Using Satellites to Beam Bitcoin Down to Earth
Blockstream says people most in need of bitcoin aren't getting it because of their lack of internet, but its satellite – yes, satellite – can help.
Legally Binding Smart Contracts? 10 Law Firms Join Enterprise Ethereum Alliance
No, code is not law. But if the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance's new members have anything to say about it, that might someday change.
'Father of Financial Futures' Seeks Cryptocurrency Hardware Patent
A U.S. economist and businessman known for his work in advancing futures contracts is seeking a cryptocurrency hardware patent.
Ethereum + Lightning? Buterin and Poon Unveil 'Plasma' Scaling Plan
Vitalik Buterin and Jospeh Poon hope to fix ethereum's scaling problem with a Lightning Network-like system, Plasma, but does it have what it takes?
Russia's Central Depository Plans to Build Its Own Cryptocurrency Wallet
Russia's National Settlement Depository is developing a blockchain platform to provide deposit and settlement service for digital assets.
Nvidia CEO: Cryptocurrencies Are 'Here to Stay'
Nvidia's CEO is bullish on cryptocurrencies following Q2 sales figures that were boosted by GPU sales to miners.
Enterprise Ethereum Alliance Gets to Work at 90-Member 'Town Hall' Meeting
One of the world's largest blockchain consortiums is kicking off its next phase of development.
Coco Revealed: Microsoft, JPMorgan & More Demo Blockchain-Boosting Tech
A consortium of enterprises led by Microsoft has unveiled a framework designed to boost the speed and scalability of open-source blockchain tech.
SegWit in the Wild: 4 Lessons Bitcoin Can Learn from Litecoin
How will SegWit impact the bitcoin network? Data from the already upgraded litecoin blockchain can provide an answer.
Full Steam Ahead? Segwit2x Reaffirms Bitcoin Hard Fork Plan
Segwit2x has reconfirmed plans to move forward with its 2mb hard fork in three months. Will this lead to another split?
