Blockchain

Block chain, is a growing list of records, called blocks, that are linked using cryptography.
Blockchain Firsts, Seconds And Fish
September 15, 2016

To be the first to do anything is always a coup. You want first pick in your fantasy football league. Who doesn’t want first pick of the holiday White Elephant gift? Being the first child in the family certainly has its perks. Get the Full...

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US Government Sees The Benefits Of Blockchain
September 14, 2016

The U.S. government is showing support for digital currencies and seeing potential advantages to its use. A nonbinding resolution passed on Monday that touts blockchain’s secure processes and its potential in helping the unbanked.

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Cryptocurrency In Space!
September 14, 2016

When the news is bitcoin, usually, it is a little off the beaten path, but even by the normally inclusive standards of blockchain reporting, the latest news out of a cyrptocurrency promoter is a little odd. Apparently, the blockchain is no longer content to have...

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Banks Uniting Over Blockchain
September 12, 2016

Banks are seeking ways to cut costs and make up for the persisting low interest rates. Blockchain is one item under discussion, which is encouraging banks to work together to render such a system cost-effective and scalable without compromising confidentiality.

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Bitcoin Blushing With Secret Admirers
September 09, 2016

Bitcoin news this week will appeal to the more sensitive type, with news of young love and commitment. Investors in the digital currency are buying bitcoin in physical form for the long term, and a town in Switzerland is a honeymoon spot for bitcoin venture...

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Bitcoin’s Fall Forecast
September 06, 2016

This week sees a social media platform for non-bitcoin users in creation, but the platform wants to stimulate bitcoin use, strangely enough. A complicated app closure and acquisition concludes with a newly launched Keza app, and we forecast potential bitcoin price influencers for the fall.

Everybody Runs On Dunkin’, Dunkin’ Now Runs On Bitcoin
September 05, 2016

Bitcoin is going a bit more mainstream and may be part of your daily morning jolt. 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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Visa To Invite Lenders To Test Out Blockchain System For Sending Money
September 02, 2016

Blockchain technology may have been the underpinning for bitcoin, but it’s not stopping there, with a slew of financial companies eyeing blockchain technology, including Visa. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Ethereum Woes Validate Conservative Nature Of Bitcoin Developers
August 29, 2016

For some time now, some people have thought the Bitcoin Core development team is too conservative and too concerned with technical failures to take action to improve the ability of the network to grow, but after the collapse of the DAO, two Ethereum blockchains are...