Bitcoin

Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency. It is a decentralized digital currency without a central bank or single administrator that can be sent from user to user on the peer-to-peer bitcoin network without the need for intermediaries.

Why Bitcoin May Not Be Ready For Commerce (Or Starbucks)
Why Bitcoin May Not Be Ready For Commerce (Or Starbucks)
August 08, 2018  |  Bitcoin

Starbucks brewed up a swirl of cryptocurrency intrigue last week. The coffee chain said it is among the companies that will work with Intercontinental Exchange’s planned digital...

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Bitcoin Daily: Coinbase Raises Buying Limit To $25K, West Virginia Launches Blockchain-Based Voting App
Bitcoin Daily: Coinbase Raises Buying Limit To $25K, West Virginia Launches Blockchain-Based Voting App
August 08, 2018  |  Bitcoin

A U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration official said that criminal activity no longer dominates cryptocurrency transactions, Bloomberg reported. The official noted that 90 percent of crypto...

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Bitcoin Daily: Chinese TV Mines Bitcoin; Bitcoin ATM Growth Slows In July
Bitcoin Daily: Chinese TV Mines Bitcoin; Bitcoin ATM Growth Slows In July
August 07, 2018  |  Bitcoin

The Telangana state government in India is teaming up with Tech Mahindra to create a “blockchain district” in Hyderabad, CoinDesk reported. The area is said...

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Five At Five: MoviePass Shelves Price Increase, Limits Free Films
Five At Five: MoviePass Shelves Price Increase, Limits Free Films
August 06, 2018  |  News

Welcome to the Five at Five, your late look at the payments and commerce news of the day. Coverage includes MoviePass holding off on a...

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Starbucks Isn’t Accepting Digital Tokens As A Payment Method
Starbucks Isn’t Accepting Digital Tokens As A Payment Method
August 06, 2018  |  Cryptocurrency

Starbucks is not accepting cryptocurrencies as a payment method, despite media reports that alluded to that. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Goldman Sachs Cites Cryptocurrency ‘Mania’ As Second Half Risk
Goldman Sachs Cites Cryptocurrency ‘Mania’ As Second Half Risk
August 06, 2018  |  Cryptocurrency

Goldman Sachs is warning that so-called “cryptocurrency mania” is among the six factors that will impact the markets for the remainder of this year. Get the Full...

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Coinbase Looking Into Plans To Store XRP
Coinbase Looking Into Plans To Store XRP
August 06, 2018  |  Blockchain

Coinbase, the operator of the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the U.S., announced last week that it is looking into expanding its custody service to include 40...

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Intercontinental Exchange Launches Digital Assets Company
Intercontinental Exchange Launches Digital Assets Company
August 06, 2018  |  Bitcoin

Intercontinental Exchange, owner of the NYSE, announced late last week that it is launching an exchange for digital assets. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Five At Five: Bitcoin Trader Sentenced Following Federal Jury Conviction
Five At Five: Bitcoin Trader Sentenced Following Federal Jury Conviction
August 03, 2018  |  News

Welcome to the Five at Five, your late look at the payments and commerce news of the day. Coverage includes a 41-month prison sentence for...

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