Blockchain

Block chain, is a growing list of records, called blocks, that are linked using cryptography.
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Bitcoin Drops 23%, Recovers Below $1,000
January 05, 2017

They say that nothing can last forever. Whoever “they” are, they’re not likely a part of the crowd that was hoping that bitcoin’s $1,000 break would last longer than it did. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Blockchain Tracker: Cost-Saving Opportunity
January 05, 2017

As more banks, industries, companies and even retail brands take on and use blockchain technology in their business, there are the enhanced and innate elements of efficiency and security. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Bitcoin Breaks $1,000
January 03, 2017

Given the past few days, it seems like 2017 could be a banner year for bitcoin. Bitcoin broke past $1,000 in value on its first day of trading in 2017. This marks the first time in three years that the cryptocurrency has been so valuable....

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Coinbase Versus IRS Heats Up
January 03, 2017

There’s new news in the ongoing battle between bitcoin and ether exchange and platform startup Coinbase and the IRS. The request for Jeffrey Berns’ Coinbase user records has been nullified by the IRS, while the request for the other millions of accounts still remains. Get...

Blockchain Tracker: Technology’s In Retail
December 29, 2016

Blockchain technology is slowly slinking through the aisles of retail business. Walmart is using it for tracking product and pork, and analysts are placing side bets on Overstock using the technology. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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IRS Asks Court To Dismiss Motion To Block It From Accessing Coinbase Data
December 29, 2016

The Internal Revenue Service has asked a court to dismiss a motion filed by a Coinbase user who wants the court to block the IRS from accessing transaction data. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Bitcoin Inching Back Toward $1,000
December 29, 2016

The final quarter of 2016 has been good to cryptocurrency bitcoin. At the time of writing, the current bitcoin price stands at $966.41, the highest it has been since its near $1,200 peak in Dec. 2013, before Japanese bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox collapsed. Get the Full Story...

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Bitcoin In Circulation Reached More Than $14 Billion
December 23, 2016

Bitcoin is ending the year on a good note, with the total value of bitcoin in circulation reaching more than $14 billion on Thursday (Dec. 22), setting an all-time high for the alternative digital currency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Blockchain Tracker: Will 2017 Be The Year Of Regulation?
December 22, 2016

With its original focus on cryptocurrency, blockchain technology made strides, expansions and evolutions this year. 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,...