2016 in Headlines: The Year's 13 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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Dec 28, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. UTC
Dec 28, 2016
2016 Review
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'Blessing and a Curse': 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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Dec 27, 2016 at 1:27 p.m. UTC
Dec 27, 2016
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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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Dec 27, 2016 at 12:14 p.m. UTC
Dec 27, 2016
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Why 2017 Will Take Blockchain to New Heights
Coinplug CEO Ryan Uhr looks at how blockchain technology has fared in Korea over the last 12 months and makes some predictions for 2017.
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Dec 23, 2016 at 12:48 p.m. UTC
Dec 23, 2016
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What 2016 Taught Us About Smart Contracts
Markit's Jeffrey Billingham recaps the successes and tribulations of a year spent working on smart contract applications.
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Dec 22, 2016 at 12:58 p.m. UTC
Dec 22, 2016
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Why Collaboration Will Drive Blockchain's Success in 2017
Close collaboration continues to be the absolute necessity for blockchain success, argues Richard Collin of Thomson Reuters.
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Dec 22, 2016 at 12:07 p.m. UTC
Dec 22, 2016
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Towards a Clearer Understanding of Blockchain's True Value
NRI's Takeo Nishikata examines some of the discussion around blockchain, seeking to "clarify all the misunderstandings" around the technology.
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Dec 21, 2016 at 12:31 p.m. UTC
Dec 21, 2016
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Blockchain in Finance: From Buzzword to Watchword in 2016
As Big Finance starts to better understand blockchain, central bank-issued cryptocurrencies will likely follow, says FirstRand Bank's Farzam Ehsani.
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Dec 20, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Dec 20, 2016
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How Savvy Marketing Can Burst the 'Blockchain Bubble'
A look at the challenges marketers – and the broader blockchain technology community – face when attempting to win new enthusiasts to the tech.
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Dec 20, 2016 at 11:06 a.m. UTC
Dec 20, 2016
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Making Blockchain Real for Enterprises: The Importance of Tokenization
Banco Santander's Julio Faura looks back on what he calls a "remarkable" year for blockchain development in the financial industry.
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Dec 19, 2016 at 2:02 p.m. UTC
Dec 19, 2016