2017 Review

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How Regulators Become Blockchain Innovators
Don't believe the crypto hype? On a large enough scale, no institution is safe from dramatic change, argues Central Bank of Aruba's Ryan Peterson.
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Writing the Blockchain Rulebook in 2018
2018 presents a rare opportunity for the blockchain industry to self-regulate, lawyer Josh Garcia argues.
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The 2017 Tapscott Blockchain Prediction Scorecard
How did the pundits fare in 2017? Author Don Tapscott reviews his own predictions, taking stock of where he went wrong and where he was on the money.
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Bring on the FUD: 2017 Was The Year Bitcoin Became Anti-Fragile
What happened after all the fear, uncertainty and doubt of 2017? Bitcoin became stronger than ever, according to developer Jimmy Song.
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Blockchain's 2018 Goal? Human Rights Over Financial Gains
Financial gains may be attracting new entrants, but that's all the more reason to increase the emphasis on blockchain as a means for change.
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2018 for ICOs: A Quarter-By-Quarter Outlook
This ICO insider sees the market's hot streak continuing into the new year – even though, there are some potential pitfalls along the way.
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The Transformed Role of Government in the Blockchain Era
Embracing change might not be easy for governments, but it can be done, according to the head of Dubai's ambitious blockchain agenda.
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Where Have All the Private Blockchains Gone?
What's next for private blockchains? More iteration, improvement – and adoption, argues developer Gideon Greenspan.
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2018: The Year Central Banks Begin Buying Cryptocurrency
A former central banker is predicting big changes on major central bank balance sheets as cryptocurrencies continue to gain adoption and market share.
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A Hitchhiker's Guide to the Blockchain Highway
Not for easily swayed, vlogger Mike in Space narrates a tour through the world of bitcoin memes (and mixed messages) of 2017.
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