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Bitcoin Daily: U.S. And Canada Probe Crypto Scams, Vanguard Predicts Likely Bitcoin Crash
May 22, 2018

MF Chain has a new cryptocurrency payment solution for merchants, the company said in an announcement. And, by integrating with supported cryptocurrency wallets through an application programming interface (API), the system doesn’t require users to utilize a proprietary wallet. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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2018 Blockchain Funding Surpasses 2017 Totals
May 21, 2018

Bitcoin and blockchain technology companies are continuing to raise money from venture capitalists and investors, with the groups in the space raising more in 2018 than they did last year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Bitcoin’s Rally May Be Short-Lived, Coinsecure Reaches Out To Investors After Hack
May 18, 2018

Bitcoin has fallen to its lowest level in about a month, after climbing to a high of nearly $10,000 in early May, Coindesk reported. The popular cryptocurrency reached $7,925 on Bitfinex on Friday (May 18), which marks its lowest level since April 18. Get the...

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Bitcoin Daily: French Finance Minister Supports Cryptos, Swiss Researches E-franc Currency
May 18, 2018

A French finance minister has thrown his “total and determined support” behind crypto, Finance Magnates reported. Minister of Economy and Finance Bruno Le Maire expressed his support for digital currencies at an event with entrepreneurs in France. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Bitcoin Daily: Bitcoin Causes Internal Issues For Square, Jennifer Aniston Unwillingly Caught Up In Crypto...
May 17, 2018

Monaco has rolled out its Monaco Wallet App to its cryptocurrency platform, the company said in an announcement. The app allows users to exchange digital currencies, such as bitcoin, Ether and Binance. In addition, users can purchase or deposit MCO tokens in order to start...

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Blockchain Gives Facebook Options — And Some Competitive Heft
May 16, 2018

At least one thing is clear about Facebook’s new interest in blockchain: It will help the social media giant keep up with the Joneses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Mobile Data, On Literal Wheels And In The Driver’s Seat
May 16, 2018

It’s mobile data (emphasis on the mobile) — as in data, wrought by and transferred across vehicles. All manner of data — from weather to payments, from cell towers to street lights — uses technology to measure whether other technologies are functioning as they should....

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Bitcoin Daily: Amazon Makes Big Blockchain Move For AWS, HTC Unveils Crypto Phone
May 16, 2018

A Russian bank has become a backer of Venezuela’s “petro” cryptocurrency, RT reported. Evrofinance Mosnarbank is the first international backer after the U.S. warned investors about the risks associated with the digital currency. After registering with the Venezeulan government and downloading the software for the...

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Circle Raises $110M To Digitize US Dollar
May 16, 2018

Circle has announced a new partnership with Bitmain, which is also leading a $110 million Series E equity investment in the FinTech company. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...