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Bitcoin — And The (Eventual) Rise Of Purpose-Built Blockchains
May 05, 2021

It seems long ago and far away. Bitcoin’s debut in 2008 was shrouded in mystery (and still is), as Satoshi Nakamoto’s identity has not been revealed. Its initial price was fractions of a penny; by 2011, the crypto was trading at $1. Today, its price,...

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FIS Teams With NYDIG To Allow Bitcoin Purchases From Bank Accounts
May 05, 2021

The FinTech company FIS said it can provide banks with an “industry-first solution” to give customers the ability to buy, sell and hold bitcoin using their bank accounts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Bitcoin Daily: eBay Is Considering Taking Crypto As Payment, Allowing Sale Of NFTs; Thailand To...
May 03, 2021

eBay CEO Jamie Iannone told CNBC that he is optimistic about the future for his company, including with the potential for the eCommerce site to introduce non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Bitcoin Daily: Turkey Adds Crypto Platforms To AML, Terrorism Rules; Berkshire Hathaway’s Munger Says Bitcoin...
May 02, 2021

Turkey has added cryptocurrency trading platforms to its list of firms covered by anti-money laundering (AML) and terrorism financing regulation, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Bitcoin Daily: Ether Hits Record High; Paxos Closes $300 Million Series D
April 29, 2021

Ether has hit a new record high, stealing the limelight from popular cryptocurrency bitcoin, CNBC reported. 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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Bitcoin Daily: Caribbean Island Aims To Be First Fully ‘Bitcoin-Enabled’ Community; Square Brings On Former...
April 28, 2021

The world’s first fully bitcoin-enabled community is being constructed on the second-largest island in the Grenadines, according to a report from EuroNews.com. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Bitcoin Daily: Mastercard, Gemini Team To Offer Crypto Rewards Card; Binance To Launch NFT Marketplace
April 27, 2021

Cryptocurrency platform Gemini has rolled out the first details of its upcoming cryptocurrency rewards credit card, according to a press release. It will come with a partnership with Mastercard and WebBank, the latter of which is the bank issuing the card. Get the Full Story...

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Bitcoin Daily: Bitcoin Back Up Above $53,000; Kansas City Chiefs’ Sean Culkin Opts For Salary...
April 26, 2021

Bitcoin has risen in price for the first time in six days, with the price going past $52,000 as bulls pushed the prices higher in Asia, CoinDesk reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Bitcoin Daily: Turkish Crypto Exchange Vebitcoin Shuts Down, Four Arrested; Gemini Now Accepts Google Pay,...
April 25, 2021

Four people linked to Turkish crypto exchange Vebitcoin have been arrested and accused of fraud, according to a report from BBC. Officials launched an investigation and blocked the accounts of the platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...