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Bitcoin's Lightning Network is Now Digital Asset Compatible
Colored coins over Lightning? A demo mash-up of the two experimental bitcoin technologies went live today.
Ethereum Sets Date for Fourth Blockchain Fork
Ethereum developers have unveiled details of its second fork to address denial of service attacks affecting the network.
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.
Bitcoin Startup Blockstream Seeking Patent for Sidechains Design
The US Patent and Trademark Office (USTPO) has published a patent application submitted by bitcoin startup Blockstream for its work on sidechains.
Hong Kong Central Bank: Blockchain Holds 'Enormous Potential'
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has published a new white paper on distributed ledger tech.
One in Four Bitcoin Nodes Are Now Upgraded for SegWit
Bitcoin network data shows that 25 percent of nodes worldwide are signaling support for Segregated Witness.
How Two New Sidechains Proposals Could Change Bitcoin's DNA
Work on bitcoin sidechains – long thought to be one of the best ways to improve the functionality of the network – is advancing. Here's how.
Russia's Central Securities Depository Tests Blockchain Assets Exchange
Russia's national central securities depository (CSD) is working with a tech startup to test the exchange and transfer of blockchain assets.
Australian Travel Agency Tests Blockchain Bookings
A hotel bookings company based in Australia has developed a blockchain proof-of-concept in partnership with Microsoft.
Stolen Bitcoin? Anti-Theft Feature Gets Second Life on Sidechains
A concept that could enable new functionality for bitcoins on the bitcoin blockchain is being tested by Blockstream.
