The Myths and Realities of 'Green Bitcoin'
Some say institutions are waiting for “green bitcoin” before buying in. Here’s why they may be waiting a long time.
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Apr 1, 2021 at 4:51 p.m. UTC
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'Shark Tank' Star: Wall Street Investors Need to Know How Their BTC Is Mined
Bitcoin mined with dirty energy sources like coal could be frowned upon like "blood diamonds," VC investor and reality TV star Kevin O'Leary claims.
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Mar 15, 2021 at 5:25 p.m. UTC
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100 Bitcoin Users Perform What Might Be Largest 'CoinJoin' Transaction Ever
The startup behind the privacy-centric bitcoin app Wasabi Wallet recently brought together 100 people to collectively execute a "CoinJoin" transaction.
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Jun 10, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. UTC
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Privacy Is Vital to Crypto – And the Global Economy
Privacy is needed to enhance the "moneyness" of cryptocurrency. As it is, our entire global system of money has also seen its fungibility deteriorate.
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Jun 26, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. UTC
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Crypto Exchange Creating Wallet Blacklist to Fight Fentanyl Crisis
A crypto exchange startup is seeking to blacklist wallets associated with illicit drug use in an attempt to use the blockchain to save lives.
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Mar 6, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. UTC
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Privacy on the Blockchain: Where Are We Headed?
Privacy may be an issue with major blockchains today, but 2017 saw innovations by leaps and bounds, argues VC Arianna Simpson.
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Dec 27, 2017 at 8:55 p.m. UTC
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MimbleWimble: Silly Sounding Tech Could Seriously Reform Bitcoin
BlockCypher's CEO speaks out about the dysfunction in bitcoin's community and why she believes new tech could help save it.
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Apr 30, 2017 at 12:25 p.m. UTC
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3 Big Blockchain Ideas MIT is Working on Right Now
CoinDesk looks at notable MIT Digital Currency Initiative projects, from reshaping the web, to making blockchains more confidential and auditable.
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Feb 17, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. UTC
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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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Dec 28, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. UTC
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Coders Named After Harry Potter Characters Join Bitcoin’s 'Mimblewimble'
One of bitcoin's more forward-looking projects has attracted a group of developers who are using some obscure names from the Harry Potter series.
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Dec 2, 2016 at 5:54 p.m. UTC
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