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Bitcoin Pizza Day 2: How A Lightning Payment Made History
The man credited with completing the first bitcoin transaction for a real-world good has replicated his historic test with experimental tech.
Bitcoin Core Releases Software Upgrade With Full SegWit Support
The Bitcoin Core 0.16.0 update has been officially released, introducing full support for the SegWit wallet and user interfaces.
Strip Clubs, Lambos and Code: A Tale of Two Bitcoins
A conference in Miami played host to evidence of a growing schism in the crypto community between passionate developers and fly-by-night traders.
Ethereum Governance 'Not That Bad' Says Buterin Amid Fund Debate
During an ethereum core developer meeting Friday, Vitalik Buterin argued the protocol's governance isn't functioning poorly, it's just misunderstood.
High Stakes: Ethereum's Fight Over Lost Funds Explained
Ethereum is facing what might be its biggest tech crisis in some time, with developers split over whether software changes should recover lost funds.
Bank of China Moves to Patent Blockchain Scaling Solution
Bank of China has filed a patent application for a process it says is better able to scale blockchain systems.
Bitcoin Fees Are Down Big: Why It Happened And What It Means
Not so long ago bitcoin's transaction fees were over $20, but now they're down to around $3 again. CoinDesk explores why.
Jimmy Song's New Mission: Fund Unpaid Bitcoin Coders
Bitcoin Core developer Jimmy reveals Platypus Labs, a project at Blockchain Capital to provide fellowships and more to support bitcoin development.
Bitcoin Lightning Fraud? Laolu Is Building a 'Watchtower' to Fight It
With all eyes on the Lightning Network, bitcoin developer Laolu is working on a technology which takes fraud watching off the hands of users.
What Venezuelans Are Saying About the Petro
The South American country's plan to launch its own cryptocurrency has sparked global headlines and a range of commentary on social media.
