Bitcoin

Bitcoin Not The Same As Money, Miami-Dade Court Rules
July 26, 2016

In a closely followed case focused on bitcoin as a currency, a Miami-Dade judge on Monday (July 25) ruled bitcoin doesn’t count as money when declining to pursue charges against a man that law enforcement alleged illegally sold the digital currency. Get the Full Story...

Washington Bitcoin Miners Will Soon Pay More For Electric
July 22, 2016

Not long ago, it was disclosed that the supply of bitcoin was going to be halved. Now, it seems that, at least in one U.S. state, miners are going to have to work extra hard just to keep the lights on, literally. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Illegal Drug Sellers Borrow A Page From ECommerce
July 18, 2016

The illegal purchase of drugs is alive and growing on the so-called dark Internet, where users can make purchases anonymously. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

Bitcoin Halving Ups The Pressure For Miners
July 11, 2016

In a move that is designed to keep inflation down for the virtual currency known as bitcoin, the amount being made available globally is being halved, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Bitcoin’s (Donald) Trump Card
July 08, 2016

Bitcoin’s trump card may be Donald Trump. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree...

Bitcoin Remittance App Enters US Market
July 04, 2016

Abra, the bitcoin remittance app, has made its way to the U.S. — via the iPhone and Android app options. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Former Secret Service Agent Suspected Of More Bitcoin Thefts
July 01, 2016

Bitcoin, continuing to bring out the best in everyone it touches. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

Bitcoin’s Big Halving Countdown And ‘Long Tail Risk’
July 01, 2016

On July 9, 2016, just eight days away, the bitcoin market is going to change. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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TSYS Puts Bitcoin In Perspective
June 29, 2016

Bitcoin’s reputation needs a makeover. Russell Moore, Director of Innovation at TSYS, sat down with PYMNTS to offer new thinking on the dark reputation that’s attached itself to the bitcoin name.