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PayPal CEO Praises Blockchain, Warns Of Bitcoin
January 09, 2018

Digital payment company PayPal is not betting on bitcoin as of now. In an interview with TheStreet.com, PayPal chief executive officer Dan Schulman said that while PayPal is focused on innovating in the payment market, it’s not focused specifically on the digital currency. Get the Full...

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Israel’s Central Bank Says Bitcoin Is An Asset
January 08, 2018

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South Korea Examines Virtual Currency Use At Six Banks
January 08, 2018

South Korean financial authorities, in the form of a joint inspection by the Financial Services Commission (FSC) and Financial Supervisory Service (FSS), are taking a look at six local banks offering virtual currency accounts to institutions. The move comes as regulatory authorities in the nation...

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Bitcoin Miners Look Beyond China For Cheap Energy
January 05, 2018

Facing pressure from the Chinese government, bitcoin mining collectives are shifting their operations overseas, Bloomberg reports. 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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Happy Ninth, Bitcoin, And Now What?
January 05, 2018

Traditional ninth anniversary gifts are pottery and willow. 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 completing this form, you...

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CFTC To Discuss Self-Certification Process For Listing Cryptocurrencies
January 05, 2018

In response to concerns over bitcoin’s potential effect on the U.S. financial system, the nation’s derivatives regulator will hold two meetings this month to discuss its procedures for listing and trading cryptocurrencies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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FanDuel Launches The Bitcoin Bowl
January 05, 2018

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Bitcoin Daily: Bitcoin Alternatives Drive Trillion-Dollar Predictions
January 04, 2018

A number of bitcoin rivals, such as Stellar, on their way to making a dent in the cryptocurrency’s dominance. 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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Merrill Lynch Bans Bitcoin For Its Client Advisors
January 04, 2018

Financial advisors at Merrill Lynch have been formally banned from pushing bitcoin-related investments for their clients, according to reports. 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...