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Ethereum Co-Founder Says Crypto Crash, Consolidation Inevitable
January 09, 2018

Charles Hoskinson, former chief executive and Ethereum co-founder, says change is coming to the world of cryptocurrency in the form of an inevitable crash — and a follow-up consolidation that will clear the unserious players from the board. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Western Union Ripple Rumor Sends Stocks Roaring
January 08, 2018

Western Union is reportedly gearing up to embrace Ripple’s blockchain technology. 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 completing...

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Bitcoin Miners Look Beyond China For Cheap Energy
January 05, 2018

Facing pressure from the Chinese government, bitcoin mining collectives are shifting their operations overseas, Bloomberg reports. 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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Blockchain Is The Brand That Sells
January 05, 2018

There are three types of people in this world: those who love blockchain, those who hate it, and those who still have no idea what it is (but they might jump on the bandwagon anyway just to look cool). Get the Full Story Complete the...

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CFTC To Discuss Self-Certification Process For Listing Cryptocurrencies
January 05, 2018

In response to concerns over bitcoin’s potential effect on the U.S. financial system, the nation’s derivatives regulator will hold two meetings this month to discuss its procedures for listing and trading cryptocurrencies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Chanticleer Shares Jump On Blockchain Loyalty Program Plans
January 04, 2018

Charlotte, North Carolina-based Hooters franchisee Chanticleer Holdings saw its share price surge in trading Wednesday (Jan. 3) following an announcement that it is gearing up to launch a blockchain-driven customer loyalty program. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Peter Thiel And The Founders Fund Put Big Bucks Into Bitcoin
January 03, 2018

Peter Thiel appears to be betting big on bitcoin: Founders Fund, the venture capital firm he co-founded, has accumulated hundreds of millions of dollars of the cryptocurrency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Kidnappers Get $1M In Bitcoin For Release Of Crypto Exec
January 02, 2018

A cryptocurrency executive who was kidnapped by an armed gang near his office in Kiev earlier this week was freed on Thursday after paying the ransom demand of more than $1 million in bitcoins. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Analyst Warns Cryptocurrencies Could Cast Shadow On 2018 Economy
January 02, 2018

A Goldman Sachs economist has joined the list of those concerned with the impact that cryptocurrencies, such as bitcoin, could have on the U.S. economy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...