Blockchain

Block chain, is a growing list of records, called blocks, that are linked using cryptography.
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Malaysia’s Mobile Money, Bangladesh’s bKash Team With Ripple On eWallet Remittances
January 17, 2021

Blockchain-based global payments provider Ripple announced it has entered into an arrangement under which Malaysian mobile wallet provider Mobile Money, and bKash, a provider of mobile financial services to more than 45 million people in Bangladesh, will conduct transactions through the RippleNet network. Get the...

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Bitcoin Daily: UK Financial Adviser Seeks Ban On Crypto Transactions; Crypto Network Founder Says Developing...
January 17, 2021

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson says there could be a surge in DeFi usage in Africa, a report from CoinTelgraph says. 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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Bitcoin Daily: Gemini Acquires Blockrize, Announces Credit Card With Crypto Rewards
January 14, 2021

Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini announced in a press release Thursday (Jan. 14) that it will soon be offering a cryptocurrency rewards credit card with its acquisition of Blockrize, which was developing such a card. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Bitcoin Daily: OCC Grants Crypto Firm Anchorage Conditional Digital Banking License; Crypto Exchange RG Coins...
January 13, 2021

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) granted digital asset platform Anchorage Trust Company a digital banking license, according to a press release Wednesday (Jan. 13). With the national trust bank charter, South Dakota-based Anchorage will become Anchorage Digital Bank, National Association. Get...

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Bitcoin Daily: 20 Pct Of Bitcoin Trapped In ‘Lost’ Wallets; Goldman Says Bitcoin Is Maturing
January 12, 2021

Goldman Sachs Global Head of Commodities Research Jeff Currie told CNBC the bitcoin market is maturing. 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...

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Bitcoin Daily: Britain’s Financial Regulator Warns Of Crypto Scams Offering High Returns
January 11, 2021

The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said new scams could end up having devastating effects on crypto investors, CoinDesk reported. 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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Blockchain Unchained: Paxos CEO Sees Expanded Role For Token-Based Digital Assets
January 11, 2021

Although blockchain technology and Bitcoin, its best-known inhabitant, have been around for 10 years, the world is just now entering a seismic transition from holding account-based assets to a system that uses token-based digital assets. Whether it’s crypto, cash, gold, diamonds, stocks or even cows,...

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Bitcoin Daily: Grayscale CEO Says Pension, Endowment Funds Driving Bitcoin Rally; NYC Bar Owner Selling...
January 10, 2021

Grayscale Investments CEO Michael Sonnenshein told Bloomberg that the digital asset management firm has seen increased crypto investments from pension funds and endowments, driving digital asset growth and acceptance. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Bitcoin Daily: South Korea’s 20 Pct Crypto Tax To Start In 2023; Bitcoin Shoots Above...
January 07, 2021

South Korea will begin taxing crypto benefits 20 percent, from both buying and selling, beginning in 2023, according to a report from Asia Today. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...