Blockchain

Block chain, is a growing list of records, called blocks, that are linked using cryptography.
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Blockchain Tracker: Governments Inching Toward Blockchain Implementation
March 24, 2017

Blockchain technology is one of the unique ways in which efficient and reliable transactions can occur with true security and transparency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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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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Looming Currency Split Drops Bitcoin Price
March 20, 2017

Bitcoin price ended last week on a rough three-day run, as a drop from around $1,100 per coin to about $950 per coin erased $2 billion in value off of the cryptocurrency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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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...

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Blockchain Tracker: Insurance Industry Feels Blockchain Impact
March 17, 2017

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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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“Fixing” the Blockchain Is Dividing The Miner Community
March 13, 2017

The blockchain has a problem — it is really, really backlogged.  As bitcoin has gotten more popular, the number of people trying to use it has grown, and along with it the number of transactions on the good old blockchain technology that underpins bitcoin. The...

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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?