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Analyst Warns Cryptocurrencies Could Cast Shadow On 2018 Economy
January 02, 2018

A Goldman Sachs economist has joined the list of those concerned with the impact that cryptocurrencies, such as bitcoin, could have on the U.S. economy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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India’s Finance Minister Warns Of Bitcoin ‘Ponzi Scheme’
December 29, 2017

The latest in a growing chorus of regulators all over the world, India’s finance minister has joined the list this week in decrying bitcoin trading (and other associated cryptocurrencies), claiming that it is, at base, the same as buying into a Ponzi Scheme. Get the...

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MA Regulator Says Bitcoin Fails “To Pass The Smell Test”
December 28, 2017

Bitcoin has found another naysayer. This time, Massachusetts’ top securities regulator has issued a warning on the digital currency, calling it “entirely speculation.” 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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Analyst Predicts Bitcoin 2018 Value: From $6.5K To $22K
December 28, 2017

Bitcoin may have had a wild ride in 2017, but investors should brace for more volatility in 2018 if DataTrek Research co-founder Nick Colas’ forecast proves true. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Bitcoin Tumbles As South Korea Cracks Down
December 28, 2017

The bouncing ball that is the price of bitcoin took a downward turn this week as South Korean regulators are eying options that would shutdown many of the nation’s very active cryptocurrency exchanges.  South Korean interest has been among the engines driving the price of...

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Bitcoin Recoups Losses In Tuesday Trading
December 27, 2017

After suffering from a steep sell-off in trading late last week, cryptocurrency bitcoin was able to recoup some of its losses, trading above $16,100 on Tuesday (Dec. 26). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Bitcoin Takes A Tumble To Below $11,000
December 26, 2017

Bitcoin plunged briefly below $11,000 on Friday, down 47 percent from a record high at the start of the week. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Bitcoin Tanks, Capping Volatile Trading Week
December 22, 2017

Bitcoin’s value plunged at the end of a volatile cryptocurrency trading week, with the price falling under $11,000 for a brief time, currently off 44 percent from a high set on Sunday (Dec. 17). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Bitcoin Goes Bust — Drops 25 Percent Of Value In 24 Hours
December 22, 2017

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