Blockchain

Block chain, is a growing list of records, called blocks, that are linked using cryptography.
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SEC Bitcoin Trust Decision Deadline Nears
February 08, 2017

The deadline looms for the SEC decision on the Winklevoss twins’ Bitcoin Trust. 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....

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Blockchain Tracker: Governments Trust In Blockchain
February 03, 2017

Setting and sticking to a budget can be difficult for anyone — and it’s even more so for the government. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Bitcoin Tracker: The Beat Goes On
February 03, 2017

Bitcoin’s value just broke $1,000. Again. And then went below. Again. Then up and down again. (Anyone else feeling seasick?) Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Abu Dhabi Bank Implements Blockchain
February 02, 2017

The National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) announced that it has become the first bank in the Middle East and North Africa to introduce real-time, cross-border payments on blockchain, thanks to its partnership with Ripple, a U.S. company specializing in blockchain. Get the Full Story...

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American Express Named Premier Member Of Hyperledger Project
January 31, 2017

Hyperledger Project, a group created to advance blockchain technology, announced on Monday (Jan. 30) that American Express has joined the group as a Premier Member. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Blockchain Tracker: Bridging Gaps
January 27, 2017

One of blockchain technology’s earliest corporate supporters just recently completed testing for its blockchain-based proxy voting system. 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...

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Bitcoin Exchanges Draw Chinese Regulatory Scrutiny And New Trading Fees
January 23, 2017

It looks like Chinese regulators’ long speculated-upon uptick in interest in bitcoin has started to happen. The nations’ three largest bitcoin exchanges will now begin charging a trading fee, effective this week. BTCC, Huobi and OkCoin have all separately stated that going forward they will charge...

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Bitcoin-Based ETF Requests SEC Approval
January 23, 2017

While still volatile, and trying to shake the seedier side of its reputation, digital currency bitcoin has come a long way in a few short years. A few days ago, a move was made that could work to grow bitcoin’s financial legitimacy. Get the Full...

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Bitcoin Tracker: Smooth(ish) Sailing?
January 20, 2017

The price of the popular digital currency spent the week climbing back up after fears that China could crack down on its domestic exchanges caused its value to slump. However, recently the People’s Bank of China pointed to irregularities in the operations of bitcoin exchanges...