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Alleged Russian Bitcoin Launderer Extradited To U.S.
October 05, 2017

The extradition of a Russian man accused of laundering billions of dollars in Bitcoin is being made possible thanks to a Greek Supreme Court ruling. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Swiss Regulators Investigate ICOs; South Korea Bans Them
September 29, 2017

While Swiss financial watchdog FINMA announced it is investigating a number of initial coin offerings (ICOs) for possible breaches of Swiss law, South Korea has decided to ban the crowdfunding method altogether. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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The Beginning Of The End For Bitcoin?
September 15, 2017

Bitcoin has been riding a bit of a rollercoaster in the past few weeks since hitting an all-time high of more than $4,800 per digital coin on Aug. 31. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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BTCChina Announces It’s Closing Its China Bitcoin Exchange
September 15, 2017

Cryptocurrency was under pressure Thursday (Sept. 14) after Chinese Bitcoin exchange BTCChina announced it would stop all trading as of Sept. 30. 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...

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Dubai Financial Services Authority The Latest To Warn Against ICOs
September 14, 2017

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) warned investors on Wednesday (Sept. 13) that initial coin offerings (ICOs) are complex and risky, joining a growing list of governments to do so. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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China’s Internet Finance Association Urges Members Not To Trade Cryptocurrency
September 14, 2017

The Internet Finance Association of China urged members Wednesday (Sept. 13) to avoid trading virtual currency or providing services that have to do with cryptocurrency trading. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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JPMorgan’s Dimon Calls Bitcoin A Fraud
September 13, 2017

Bitcoin can add another naysayer to its list: JPMorgan Chase & Co. chief executive Jamie Dimon. According to a report in Reuters, Dimon recently stated during an investor conference in New York that Bitcoin “is a fraud” and predicted the cryptocurrency would implode. Get the Full Story...

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North Korean Hackers Target Bitcoin
September 12, 2017

North Korean hackers are increasing their attacks on cryptocurrency exchanges to try to secure bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. 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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Cryptocurrency Transactions Could Surpass $1 Trillion This Year
September 06, 2017

The value of cryptocurrency transactions is forecast to surpass $1 trillion this year, which is 15 times the level reached in 2016. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...