2016: The Year of Blockchain Hubris

2016: The Year of Blockchain Hubris
2016 may have been a big year for blockchain, but there were failed ideas, too. DeRose lists eight he thinks won't carry over to the new year.

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Not Just Bitcoin: The Top 7 Cryptocurrencies All Gained in 2016

Not Just Bitcoin: The Top 7 Cryptocurrencies All Gained in 2016
CoinDesk contributor Frederick Reese gives an overview of trends in the digital currency and digital asset markets during 2016.

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Suspense Lingers as Bitcoin's Price Eyes $1,000

Suspense Lingers as Bitcoin's Price Eyes $1,000
A continued bull run saw bitcoin prices push higher this week, but the digital currency failed to reach $1,000.

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A Slow Awakening: 2016 in US Blockchain Policy

A Slow Awakening: 2016 in US Blockchain Policy
CoinDesk examines US developments that shaped the year for blockchain regulation, and which look to be setting the stage for 2017.

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Coinbase Customer Doubles Down on Legal Action Against IRS

Coinbase Customer Doubles Down on Legal Action Against IRS
A Coinbase user resisting an IRS request for customer data has refused to abandon the fight, but experts say the tax agency's actions were expected.

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Talking Ethereum: The State of Developer Dialogue in 2016

Talking Ethereum: The State of Developer Dialogue in 2016
A developer gives an overview of the ethereum community, suggesting how beginners can best get help and how dialogue could improve for 2017.

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Ether Classic Surges to More-Than 4-Month High

Ether Classic Surges to More-Than 4-Month High
Ether classic (ETC) surged more than 30% today to reach a more-than four-month high.

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Crypto Security in 2016: A Tale of Two Weaknesses

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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Hyperledger Adds 8 More Members to End 2016

Hyperledger Adds 8 More Members to End 2016
Hyperledger has announced eight new members to round off the year, including a venture-backed startup and a government-owned telecoms company.

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2017's Big Question: Who Pays for the Blockchain?

2017's Big Question: Who Pays for the Blockchain?
Who pays for blockchain? Tierion's CEO pens a measured look at how open-source projects achieve this feat so businesses can make better decisions.

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Will We See a $1,000 Bitcoin in 2016? Analysts Suggest Yes

Will We See a $1,000 Bitcoin in 2016? Analysts Suggest Yes
Will bitcoin prices surpass $1,000? They should in the near future, according to several market experts.

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IRS Asks Court to Reject Protest Filing From Coinbase Customer

IRS Asks Court to Reject Protest Filing From Coinbase Customer
The IRS asks a US court to let it continue with its search for Coinbase user information, in spite of an earlier counter-suit.

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The Price of Bitcoin is Up $150 Over the Last Week

The Price of Bitcoin is Up $150 Over the Last Week
As the year comes to a close, the price of bitcoin continues to test the $1,000 mark as it seeks to set a new three-year high.

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Bitcoin in 2017: A Currency Devaluation Hedge for Emerging Markets

Bitcoin in 2017: A Currency Devaluation Hedge for Emerging Markets
Vinny Lingham predicts a $1,000 bitcoin by the year's end, and further climbs to come in 2017.

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Korea's Central Bank Considers 'Supernode' for Blockchain Oversight

Korea's Central Bank Considers 'Supernode' for Blockchain Oversight
The Bank of Korea has published research on issues it believes could hinder distributed ledger adoption, with a "supernode" being one solution.

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Ensuring Bitcoin Fungibility in 2017 (And Beyond)

Ensuring Bitcoin Fungibility in 2017 (And Beyond)
Bitcoin Core developer David Vorick explains why ensuring bitcoin's fungibility remains a top priority for 2017.

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How Not to Lose Your Bitcoin in 2017

How Not to Lose Your Bitcoin in 2017
As the price surges, Third Key's Pamela Morgan suggests the best practices for bitcoin users who want to secure their digital cash.

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2016 in Headlines: The Year's Biggest Blockchain Stories

2016 in Headlines: The Year's Biggest Blockchain Stories
CoinDesk looks back on the big stories that shaped the industry in 2016, and that may cast a shadow on the year ahead.

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Trusted Hardware Can Help Bitcoin Scale, But At What Cost?

Trusted Hardware Can Help Bitcoin Scale, But At What Cost?
As 2016 comes to a close, bitcoin development remains at a crossroads. Take the long-anticipated scaling solution, the Lightning Network. An open-source project that aims to boost bitcoin's capacity to millions of transactions per second (and by extension the technology's value), it's code is nearly ready to go live. Yet, bitcoin isn't exactly ready for the […]

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I Want the Truth: Could Blockchain Stop Online News Distortion?

I Want the Truth: Could Blockchain Stop Online News Distortion?
As backlash against fake news continues, CoinDesk's Bailey Reutzel explores how blockchain solutions could play a role in promoting the truth.

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'A Wild Ride': The DAO's Developers on Blockchain in 2016

'A Wild Ride': The DAO's Developers on Blockchain in 2016
The DAO loomed large over 2016 – now, its developers have their sights on new steps that can be made in the year ahead.

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4 Reasons 2017 Will Be Blockchain's Banner Year

4 Reasons 2017 Will Be Blockchain's Banner Year
Peter Loop of Infosys gives his overview of why blockchain is poised to be more widely tested, deployed and adopted in 2017.

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Bitcoin Prices Surge Nearly 18% As 2016 Draws to a Close

Bitcoin Prices Surge Nearly 18% As 2016 Draws to a Close
Bitcoin prices surged this week, breaking through $800 before starting a sharp rally that pushed prices above $900.

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Classic and the DAO: What Drove Ether Prices in 2016

Classic and the DAO: What Drove Ether Prices in 2016
A look back at the price of ether during some of the major moments of 2016.

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Bitcoin Price Surge Continues, Passes $900 to Hit New 3-Year High

Bitcoin Price Surge Continues, Passes $900 to Hit New 3-Year High
Bitcoin prices have shot past $900, the latest move in a week of dramatic market increases.

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