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Introduction: The unintended—and undermanaged—consequences of blockchain and cryptocurrency

By Dan Drollette Jr | Analysis, Climate Change, Disruptive Technologies

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Stolen billions from errant mouse clicks: Crypto requires new approaches to attack money-laundering

By Aaron Arnold | Analysis, Disruptive Technologies

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After the fall: Bitcoin’s true legacy may be Blockchain technology

By Eswar Prasad | Analysis, Disruptive Technologies

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Blockchain beyond cryptocurrency: A revolution in information management and international security

By Cindy Vestergaard, Lovely Umayam | Cyber Security, Disruptive Technologies, Nuclear Weapons