Blockchain

Block chain, is a growing list of records, called blocks, that are linked using cryptography.
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Bitcoin Goes Bust — Drops 25 Percent Of Value In 24 Hours
December 22, 2017

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Why Crypterium Thinks The World Needs A Cryptobank
December 22, 2017

Is there more to bitcoin than wild price swings? Many entrepreneurs say yes, and have their eyes on the day that people actually use their digital windfalls to buy things. We spoke to Austin Kimm, Cypterium's IR director and co-founder, about why preparing for that...

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Coinbase Investigates Allegations Of Insider Trading
December 21, 2017

Coinbase, the leading cryptocurrency exchange, said Wednesday (Dec. 20) that it is looking into claims of insider trading. 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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Even More People Searching For How To Buy Bitcoin With Credit Cards
December 21, 2017

The bitcoin craze is prompting regular investors to express interest in purchasing the digital tokens with their credit cards at an increasing rate. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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OCC’s Otting Hedges On FinTech Charter
December 21, 2017

Despite the current bitcoin boom, the nation’s new Comptroller of the Currency doesn’t believe the cryptocurrency poses a threat to the country’s banking system. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Bitcoin Daily: AOL Co-Founder And BoE Governor Next To Call Out Bitcoin Bubble
December 21, 2017

Add to the growing chorus of those who warn of an imminent bitcoin bubble a few prominent names in tech, the regulatory environment and beyond. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Bitcoin Regulatory Roundup: SEC Swoops In On The Crypto Company After Surge
December 20, 2017

Amid rising interest and investment in digital currencies like bitcoin, some countries are issuing new warnings about the volatility involved in cryptocurrency trade. In today’s bitcoin roundup, regulatory bodies in the U.S. have suspended a bitcoin-focused company following questionable business practices, Singapore is advising “extreme...

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Bitcoin Processing Fees Skyrocket
December 20, 2017

Bitcoin’s value isn’t the only thing topping the charts: New data by BitInfoCharts shows that people are currently paying $28 on average to make transactions using the digital currency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Overstock CEO Alt Trading Platform To Replace IPOs With ICOs
December 20, 2017

Medici, the blockchain unit of Overstock.com, announced news on Tuesday (Dec. 19) of the launch of tZero, an alternative trading system that is creating a platform to exchange cryptocurrency tokens in the U.S. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...