$1,210: Bitcoin Price Hits New All-Time High

$1,210: Bitcoin Price Hits New All-Time High
Bitcoin prices have traded above $1,000 for two weeks, providing evidence that the cryptocurrency has established support at this level.

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Vitalik Buterin Calls for Collaboration at Enterprise Ethereum Launch

Vitalik Buterin Calls for Collaboration at Enterprise Ethereum Launch
In a televised speech at the launch of the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance today, the platform's creator, Vitalik Buterin, delivered a speech focusing on why enterprise blockchains, generally seen as competitors, might have an interest in working more collaboratively. Announced today, the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance is a new group of major companies that plans to develop blockchain applications on ethereum (think Microsoft […]

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Microsoft Azure Adds JPMorgan’s 'Quorum' Blockchain Platform

Microsoft Azure Adds JPMorgan’s 'Quorum' Blockchain Platform
Microsoft has added JPMorgan’s blockchain service Quorum to its blockchain tool box.

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Central Banks Back Hyperledger Blockchain Project

Central Banks Back Hyperledger Blockchain Project
The Bank of England and the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston are among 11 new members of the Linux Foundation-led Hyperledger blockchain initiative.

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Former UK Prime Minister David Cameron Praises Blockchain Tech

Former UK Prime Minister David Cameron Praises Blockchain Tech
Former UK prime minister David Cameron has said that blockchain tech could help improve financial inclusion and government transparency.

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BTCC Offers Fee-Free Dollar Trading for Post-PBoC Boost

BTCC Offers Fee-Free Dollar Trading for Post-PBoC Boost
BTCC, one of China's 'Big Three' digital currency exchanges, is to cut fees on both sides of US dollar-based bitcoin trades.

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'Big Four' Firm EY Begins Blockchain ID Platform Rollout

'Big Four' Firm EY Begins Blockchain ID Platform Rollout
'Big Four' auditing firm EY has developed a new blockchain identity platform for an Australian client.

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Blockchain Startup Selected for Airline Trade Group Awards

Blockchain Startup Selected for Airline Trade Group Awards
The International Air Transport Association has selected a blockchain startup as one of five trade-finance competition finalists.

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Big Corporates Unite for Launch of Enterprise Ethereum Alliance

Big Corporates Unite for Launch of Enterprise Ethereum Alliance
JP Morgan, Microsoft, BP and Wipro are among the global corporations behind the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance, set to be unveiled today.

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Coinbase Just Stopped Serving Bitcoin Customers in Hawaii

Coinbase Just Stopped Serving Bitcoin Customers in Hawaii
Digital currency exchange Coinbase said today that it will stop serving customers in Hawaii following regulatory changes in the US state.

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Blockchain Trade Group Partners with Securities Industry Organization

Blockchain Trade Group Partners with Securities Industry Organization
The Chamber of Digital Commerce has announced a new research and educational partnership with a US-based finance and securities sector trade group.

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Citi Returns as Title Sponsor for Consensus 2017

Citi Returns as Title Sponsor for Consensus 2017
CoinDesk is thrilled to welcome back Citi as a title sponsor for Consensus 2017, our third annual blockchain technology summit.

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Russia's PM: Blockchain Tech Could Bring Big Changes

Russia's PM: Blockchain Tech Could Bring Big Changes
Blockchain tech could have widespread impact, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev reportedly said today.

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Canada’s Securities Watchdog Seeks Blockchain Firms for Startup 'Sandbox'

Canada’s Securities Watchdog Seeks Blockchain Firms for Startup 'Sandbox'
Canada's securities trade watchdog wants blockchain startups for its new regulatory "sandbox".

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BIS Report: DLT 'Promising' But 'A Long Way Off'

BIS Report: DLT 'Promising' But 'A Long Way Off'
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has released a new report on blockchains and distributed ledgers.

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Bloq Buys Blockchain Analytics Firm Skry in First Acquisition

Bloq Buys Blockchain Analytics Firm Skry in First Acquisition
Bloq has acqui-hired blockchain analytics startup Skry in a move aimed to boost its analytics offering.

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DTCC Moves to Next Stage of Digital Asset Blockchain Trial

DTCC Moves to Next Stage of Digital Asset Blockchain Trial
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has completed the first leg of a post-trade distributed ledger trial with startup Digital Asset.

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New Member Monax to Bring Ethereum Tech to Hyperledger Consortium

New Member Monax to Bring Ethereum Tech to Hyperledger Consortium
Monax has joined Hyperledger and proposed what would be the consortium's first ever ethereum virtual machine.

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Canada's Banks Turn to Bitcoin Tracking in Fight Against Human Trafficking

Canada's Banks Turn to Bitcoin Tracking in Fight Against Human Trafficking
Inside the struggle to trace the transactions of human traffickers, who, in recent years, have turned to bitcoin.

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Overtaking Banking in the Race to Blockchain

Overtaking Banking in the Race to Blockchain
Blockchain progress in energy could give banking applications a run for sector supremacy, CoinDesk's Noelle Acheson argues.

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What Bitcoin Traders Should Know About Technical Analysis

What Bitcoin Traders Should Know About Technical Analysis
Technical analysis is a tool that can prove particularly valuable to bitcoin traders, but what does it entail?

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Who Broke the SHA1 Algorithm (And What Does It Mean for Bitcoin)?

Who Broke the SHA1 Algorithm (And What Does It Mean for Bitcoin)?
The SHA1 encryption algorithm was recently 'broken' by researchers at Google and CWI Amsterdam. Should the bitcoin world worry?

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After New Highs, Bitcoin Price Faces Uncertain Path Ahead

After New Highs, Bitcoin Price Faces Uncertain Path Ahead
Bitcoin prices encountered some notable volatility after hitting an all-time high the session before.

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Unanimous Vote Advances Blockchain Bill in Arizona Legislature

Unanimous Vote Advances Blockchain Bill in Arizona Legislature
Lawmakers in Arizona’s legislature have unanimously advanced a bill that recognize blockchain signatures and smart contracts under state law.

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Sprint to Test Blockchain Platform for Connecting Telecoms

Sprint to Test Blockchain Platform for Connecting Telecoms
US telecom Sprint is working on a new blockchain initiative focused on carrier applications.

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Cloudflare Bug Triggers Password Warnings from Bitcoin Exchanges

Cloudflare Bug Triggers Password Warnings from Bitcoin Exchanges
Users of bitcoin exchanges and other online services are being warned to change their passwords in light of a bug tied to Cloudflare.

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Malta's PM: The Rise of Cryptocurrencies 'Cannot Be Stopped'

Malta's PM: The Rise of Cryptocurrencies 'Cannot Be Stopped'
European regulators should embrace cryptocurrencies, the prime minister of Malta argued in a speech yesterday.

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'Buy Bitcoin,' PwC Fintech Director Tells Fordham Students

'Buy Bitcoin,' PwC Fintech Director Tells Fordham Students
Representatives of the 'Big Four' global auditing firms were at New York's Fordham University yesterday to discuss blockchain in the capital markets.

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Edinburgh University Partners with IOHK on Blockchain Research Hub

Edinburgh University Partners with IOHK on Blockchain Research Hub
Scotland's University of Edinburgh is partnering with blockchain startup IOHK on a new research lab dedicated to the technology.

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New Ethereum Proposal Aims to Supercharge Smart Contracts

New Ethereum Proposal Aims to Supercharge Smart Contracts
The creator of a new ethereum project says his ambitious off-chain networks, done right, could enable more complex applications of the technology.

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'Top 10' Blockchains Report Concludes: Now is the Time to Pivot

'Top 10' Blockchains Report Concludes: Now is the Time to Pivot
Ethereum, Digital Asset, R3, and more go head-to-head in this detailed blockchain study by Aite Group.

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Do You Believe in Blockchain Magic?

Do You Believe in Blockchain Magic?
Many optimistic claims are made for applications of blockchain, but hyping the tech is not the best way forward, argues Sebastien Meunier.

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The Code for This Bitcoin Node Scanner is Now Open Source

The Code for This Bitcoin Node Scanner is Now Open Source
CoinScope, a tool that provides aggregated data about bitcoin nodes, has been made open source.

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Hawaii's Blockchain Exploration Bill is Moving Forward

Hawaii's Blockchain Exploration Bill is Moving Forward
Hawaii's new 'bitcoin bill' passed a notable milestone this week.

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Hitachi Tests Private Blockchain for Rewards Points

Hitachi Tests Private Blockchain for Rewards Points
Japan's Hitachi is working on a new blockchain test, one that explores how the tech could power its rewards points program.

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Canada’s Central Bank is 'Open' to More Blockchain Tests

Canada’s Central Bank is 'Open' to More Blockchain Tests
Canada’s central bank said it’s willing to try out more blockchain prototypes, according to one of its senior officials.

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Mizuho Completes Blockchain Recordkeeping, Digital Currency Trials

Mizuho Completes Blockchain Recordkeeping, Digital Currency Trials
Japanese banking group Mizuho announced today the completion of two new blockchain trials.

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Blockchain Startup Storj Targets Enterprise Cloud With $3 Million Raise

Blockchain Startup Storj Targets Enterprise Cloud With $3 Million Raise
Decentralized storage startup Storj Labs announced today it has raised $3m in seed funding.

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Faster Than Lightning? 'Sprite' Proposes New Design for Bitcoin Payments

Faster Than Lightning? 'Sprite' Proposes New Design for Bitcoin Payments
Researchers have laid out a framework for a payment system they claim would be even faster than bitcoin's Lightning Network.

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Zcash Unveils Roadmap for 'Sapling' Blockchain Upgrade

Zcash Unveils Roadmap for 'Sapling' Blockchain Upgrade
Zcash has published a new development roadmap, including details about a forthcoming upgrade dubbed 'Sapling'.

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Bitcoin IoT Startup Filament Nets $9.5 Million in Ongoing Funding

Bitcoin IoT Startup Filament Nets $9.5 Million in Ongoing Funding
Blockchain IoT startup Filament has almost completed a fresh round of fundraising.

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Bitcoin Price Surges to Within $30 of All-Time High

Bitcoin Price Surges to Within $30 of All-Time High
The price of bitcoin has surged overnight, closing to within $30 of an all-time high set back in 2013.

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Zcash Prices Sink Below $30 in Market First

Zcash Prices Sink Below $30 in Market First
Zcash prices consistently traded below $30 during the 22nd February session, a first for the cryptocurrency.

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Cryptsy Class Action Lawyers Launch New Claims Site

Cryptsy Class Action Lawyers Launch New Claims Site
The legal team behind the class action lawsuit against defunct digital currency exchange Cryptsy has launched a new site in a bid to locate potential claimants. The site, CryptsySettlement.com, details the process by which affected customers of the exchange can submit a claim or to request an exclusion – an option potentially preferred by those hoping […]

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Danish Police Claim Breakthrough in Bitcoin Tracking

Danish Police Claim Breakthrough in Bitcoin Tracking
Danish police are claiming to have developed software for tracing bitcoin transactions that has led to successful drug convictions, according to local reports. As reported by Berlingske, a new toolkit has reportedly enabled law enforcement officials in Denmark to press forward in cases involving the digital currency. The Danish National Police Cyber Crime Center (NC3) is said to […]

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West Virginia Lawmakers Want to Make Bitcoin Money Laundering a Felony

West Virginia Lawmakers Want to Make Bitcoin Money Laundering a Felony
Legislators in West Virgina want to make it a felony to launder money with bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

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Poland’s Financial Ombudsman Calls for Bitcoin Exchange Regulation

Poland’s Financial Ombudsman Calls for Bitcoin Exchange Regulation
Poland’s Financial Ombudsman has called on the country’s Ministry of Finance to regulate the cryptocurrency exchanges.

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Major Banks Use Blockchain Prototype for Live Oil Trade

Major Banks Use Blockchain Prototype for Live Oil Trade
Two major European banks have released the initial results of a blockchain prototype focused on oil trading.

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Ethereum Economics Gets Spotlight in Vitalik Buterin EDCON Keynote

Ethereum Economics Gets Spotlight in Vitalik Buterin EDCON Keynote
A new talk by ethereum's creator gave insight into the future of the world's second-largest public blockchain network.

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Bitcoin Advocacy Group Coin Center Collects $1 Million in New Contributions

Bitcoin Advocacy Group Coin Center Collects $1 Million in New Contributions
Washington, DC-based non-profit research and advocacy group Coin Center has raised $1m from old and new supporters.

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