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Japan Makes Bitcoin Legal Payment Method
April 04, 2017

While bitcoin has recently suffered some defeats in the U.S. at the hands of the SEC, not all news has been bad news. In a major move for bitcoin legitimacy, Japan has recognized bitcoin as a legal payment method on April 1. (And no, it...

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Bitcoin Tracker: Another Tough Week
March 31, 2017

This past week proved once again that it’s tough to be a bitcoin fan. 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...

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SEC Denies Second Bitcoin ETF
March 29, 2017

In another blow to bitcoin legitimacy, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has denied the second bitcoin-based ETF bid up for consideration this month — the Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.’s NYSE Arca exchange’s request to list and trade the SolidX Bitcoin Trust. Get the Full...

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Bitcoin Tracker: Tale Of Two Bitcoins
March 24, 2017

Bitcoin prices suffered further losses this past week. As the reality of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rejection sunk in, concern among investors has grown amid signs of an impending hard fork — a “great schism” of bitcoin, if you will. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Bitcoin’s Back Above $1,000 (For Now)
March 24, 2017

The year 2017 so far has been a pretty bumpy ride for bitcoin investors, and right now it looks like we’re ascending the latest hill in the roller coaster ride that is the world’s most popular cryptocurrency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Bitcoin Stabilizes After 3-Day Nosedive
March 21, 2017

Three days into what can only be termed a rout, shares of bitcoin have stabilized — if we accept the skewed maxim that one day’s trading makes a trend. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Chinese Bitcoin Rules Would Require Identify Verification
March 20, 2017

China’s central bank is expected to proceed with new bitcoin regulation that will require exchanges to identify clients and follow banking guidelines. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Bitcoin Tracker: Crypto-Roller Coaster
March 17, 2017

It has been another wild ride of a week for bitcoin in the wake of the SEC ruling. 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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The SEC Sinks Bitcoin ETF Dreams (For A Bit, Coin For Now)
March 13, 2017

By rejecting a rule change proposal, the SEC has nixed bitcoin’s debut as an exchange-traded fund, at least for now. And with the currency as a standalone entity, will virtual luster fade?