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Bitcoin Daily: Thailand Central Bank To Adopt Ripple Rival; WeChat Bans Crypto News Accounts
August 23, 2018

Bitcoin got a jump, spiking more than $400 to about a two-week high and nearing $7,000. The reasons for the boost were not all that clear on Wednesday (Aug. 22), with a following dip from those levels. However, even at around $6670, it is down...

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Blockchain To Get Its Motor Runnin’?
August 22, 2018

Blockchain, blockchain everywhere – and maybe this is where the road gets racy. 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....

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Global Automotive Blockchain Revving Up?
August 22, 2018

The rubber meets the road where blockchain is concerned. One research firm has estimated that DLT focused on the automotive blockchain space will be worth $1.6 billion in just a few short years – and among other supply chains that could be transformed?  Look to the...

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Bitcoin Daily: US Senate Mulls Gov’t Blockchain; Australians Pay Bills Via Crypto
August 22, 2018

Bitcoin went red again on Tuesday (Aug. 21), with a slip of about 50 basis points on the day to a bit more than $6,000. The crypto world, of course, is waiting with bated breath to see what might happen with the U.S. Securities and...

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Amid Lira’s Lurch, Blockchain As Monetary Policy Fix?
August 21, 2018

Might it be blockchain’s turn to shine amid pockets of economic turmoil? 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...

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Bitcoin Daily: In UK, Warnings On Crypto Scams, While Bitcoin Wilts
August 21, 2018

Amid the volatility of cryptos, and across the pond, warnings of scams abound. 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....

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Bank Of China And China UnionPay Unveil Blockchain Partnership
August 17, 2018

To look into blockchain payment applications, Bank of China (BOC) is teaming up with China UnionPay. The tie-up was fueled by regulatory requirements as well as market demand, and provides opportunities for cross-border payments, Cointelegraph reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Federal Judge Sets $750K Bail In Crypto For Defendant
August 17, 2018

In the case of a high-tech crime California, a federal judge is allowing a defendant to pay his bail with cryptocurrency. Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley set the amount at $750,000 in bitcoin or another form of digital currency, the Daily Post reported. Get the Full Story...

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Blockchain, Energy Use Draws Senate Attention
August 17, 2018

Blockchain gets scrutiny on all sides, and in one looming examination, the United States Senate will examine the impact blockchain has on the energy ecosystem — specifically, how it affects the use of electricity. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...