Blockchain

Block chain, is a growing list of records, called blocks, that are linked using cryptography.
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Crypto Drug Dealers Get Jail Terms
April 26, 2019

After relying on the supposed anonymity of bitcoin, members of a ring that imported drugs into the United Kingdom with the help of the dark web were sentenced to over 30 years in jail. It is thought the gang sold over 1 kilo of drugs...

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NY AG Goes After Bitfinex; Bitcoin Price Drops
April 26, 2019

Cryptocurrencies declined in trading Thursday (April 26) night after the New York Attorney General went after Bitfinex, a crypto exchange, for hiding the fact it’s missing $850 million. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Bitcoin Daily: Hackers Use Malware To Generate Crypto; Disney Could Acquire Stakes In Crypto Exchanges
April 26, 2019

Hackers are still using classified exploits built by the National Security Agency two years after they were stolen, this time to mine for cryptocurrency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Samsung Developing Blockchain Network, Crypto Coin
April 25, 2019

A report has revealed that Samsung is planning to develop its own proprietary blockchain network, as well as launch its own cryptocurrency token. 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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Bitcoin Daily: eToro Is Giving Away $1.65B In Ethereum; McAfee Wants To Reveal Satoshi Nakamoto
April 25, 2019

Antivirus pioneer John McAfee claims that he knows the true identify of bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto. 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: Russian Agents Arrested For Bitcoin Fraud; VW Launches Blockchain Battery Pilot
April 24, 2019

Two Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) agents have been charged for their alleged involvement in a bitcoin extortion scam. 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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Mueller Report Reveals Bitcoin’s Russia Connection
April 23, 2019

No, you still cannot easily buy a cup of coffee with bitcoin. 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...

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Bitcoin Daily: New Owner To Restore Hacked Crypto Exchange; Serena Williams Invests In Coinbase
April 23, 2019

Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Zaif announced that it is resuming business this week after it suffered a hack that resulted in about $60 million lost last year. According to CoinDesk, the exchange has been taken over by publicly listed Japanese investment firm Fisco. Get the Full...

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Bitcoin Daily: Chilean Gov’t Calls For More Regs On Crypto, FinTech; British Virgin Islands Partner...
April 22, 2019

The Chilean government has revealed that it is looking to implement tougher regulations on cryptocurrencies and FinTech. 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...