Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency
Researchers Say Bitcoin’s Spike Was Triggered By Tether
November 04, 2019

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Twitter CEO Invests In CoinList Crypto Firm
October 30, 2019

The CEO of Twitter, Jack Dorsey, is investing in CoinList, a company that helps startups raise capital through cryptocurrency sales. 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 Escalates On China’s Blockchain Endorsement
October 29, 2019

The Chinese state media advised people to stay levelheaded following a price escalation of bitcoin and blockchain stocks triggered by Chinese President Xi Jinping’s support, Reuters reported on Tuesday (Oct. 29). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Crypto Trading Platform Bakkt Teams Up With Starbucks On Consumer App
October 28, 2019

Bakkt, a cryptocurrency trading platform, is working on consumer apps for digital assets and is going to launch its first one in partnership with Starbucks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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New Law Brings China Closer To Developing Digital Currency
October 27, 2019

China’s congress has passed a cryptography law to promote crypto development and ensure sound cybersecurity, according to a report from Xinhuanet, China’s news agency, on Saturday (Oct. 26).  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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PayPal CFO Says It Was Never Part Of Libra Association
October 24, 2019

PayPal Chief Financial Officer John Rainey said the digital payments firm was never officially part of the Libra Association and although it was the first major brand to pull out, it did so only to focus on its own business strategies, CNBC reported on Thursday...

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Libra Could Hurt Facebook’s Financing
October 22, 2019

Facebook’s relationship with financial institutions could be threatened if it launches its cryptocurrency Libra without fully addressing concerns over money laundering, The Financial Times (FT) reported on Tuesday (Oct. 22). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Former Fed Nominee Moore Announces New Stablecoin
October 21, 2019

Economist Stephen Moore, who recently lost out on a bid to join the board of the Federal Reserve, is looking to launch his own cryptocurrency product, Fortune reported on Monday (Oct. 21). Moore and other entrepreneurs are seeking to start a digital stablecoin — Frax...

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Facebook Continues Libra Push Despite Major Setbacks
October 21, 2019

Libra, Facebook’s cryptocurrency plan, is moving forward despite being “mocked” by regulators and losing key investors like Visa and Mastercard, The New York Times reported on Monday (Oct. 21). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...