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Bitcoin Daily: Bitcoin Briefly Breaches $3.7K; NH Eyes Crypto Tax Payments
February 10, 2019

Despite the fact that it’s rejected a number of bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) proposals, a commissioner at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) believes one will eventually win approval. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Bitcoin Daily: Ripple Goes To College To Research Blockchain; Bitcoin Value Drops To Lowest Level...
February 08, 2019

Bitcoin continues to struggle, reaching its lowest level in 7.5 weeks on Wednesday (Feb. 6) to end the session at $3,328. As CoinDesk reported, the crypto also “created a bearish outside reversal candle on the daily chart.” There is a possibility that bitcoin’s decline could reach the...

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Bitcoin Daily: Coinbase Plans Bitcoin Support For Wallet; Isle Of Man To Develop Blockchain Office
February 06, 2019

The Digital Isle of Man is making a blockchain push with the rollout of an Isle of Man Blockchain Sandbox and the creation of a blockchain office, according to reports. The blockchain office will provide marketing support and foster collaboration in the field (as well...

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Bitcoin Daily: Bitcoin Can’t Break $3.5K; $312M In Mt Gox Tokens Likely Sold
February 06, 2019

While the bitcoin price was holding steady on Tuesday (February 5), the crypto was still stuck below $3,500. 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...

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Bitcoin Daily: Kraken Buys Trading Startup For $100M+; SEC Wants To Monitor Blockchain Via Big...
February 05, 2019

Kraken has bought a trading startup called Crypto Facilities in a deal described as a “nine-figure” acquisition, CoinDesk reported. Through the deal, users of Kraken will be able to use a unified trading interface to open positions and trade spot. Kraken CEO Jesse Powell told...

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Square’s Dorsey Renews Prediction Of Internet-Native Currency
February 04, 2019

Twitter and Square founder Jack Dorsey expects there to be an internet currency, although he’s not sure if it will be bitcoin or another digital token. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Bitcoin Daily: Bitcoin In Longest Price Slump; IBM Trials Orange-Tracking Blockchain
February 04, 2019

Pacific International Lines used the electronic Bill of Lading (e-BL) built on the IBM Blockchain Platform to complete a successful real-time tracking shipment of mandarin oranges from China for the Lunar New Year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Bitcoin Daily: Binance Accepts Credit Cards For Crypto; Bitcoin Set For Six Straight Months Of...
February 01, 2019

Binance is allowing users to buy digital currencies with their credit cards, according to an announcement from the crypto exchange. Through the offering, and in conjunction with payment processing firm Simplex, the company is enabling customers to buy the Ethereum, bitcoin and Litecoin digital currencies....

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Bitcoin Daily: Ripple Names New General Counsel; Cryptopia Hackers Reportedly Net $180K
January 30, 2019

Elementus, a data analytics firm, claims that a hacker has taken an additional $181,000 worth of ether from the Cryptopia digital currency exchange, CoinDesk reported. The news comes a week after the firm said that roughly $16 million in ERC-20 and ether was taken from...