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2016 Review

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Blockchain Breakout? 2017 Will Keep Investors on the Brink
The blockchain industry is likely to see growth in 2017, investor Michael Terpin argues, but he cautions we're not ready for the big breakout yet.
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By Michael Terpin
Jan 1, 2017 at 3:33 p.m. UTC
Jan 1, 2017
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What Will the Bitcoin Price Be in 2017?
CoinDesk's Charles Bovaird asks the experts for their predictions of bitcoin's price movements in the year ahead.
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By Charles Bovaird
Jan 1, 2017 at 1:50 p.m. UTC
Jan 1, 2017
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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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By Frederick Reese
Dec 31, 2016 at 3:36 p.m. UTC
Dec 31, 2016
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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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By Chris DeRose
Dec 31, 2016 at 4:56 a.m. UTC
Dec 31, 2016
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A Slow Awakening: 2016 in US Blockchain Policy
CoinDesk examines the developments (or lack thereof) that shaped the year in US blockchain regulation.
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By Frederick Reese
Dec 30, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. UTC
Dec 30, 2016
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Developers
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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By Raine Revere
Dec 30, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. UTC
Dec 30, 2016
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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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By Bill Shihara
Dec 29, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. UTC
Dec 29, 2016
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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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By Wayne Vaughan
Dec 29, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. UTC
Dec 29, 2016
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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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By David Vorick
Dec 28, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. UTC
Dec 28, 2016
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How Not to Lose Your Bitcoin in 2017
As bitcoin's price surges, Third Key's Pamela Morgan suggests best practices for users who want to secure their digital cash.
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By Pamela Morgan
Dec 28, 2016 at 12:58 p.m. UTC
Dec 28, 2016
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