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.

Bitcoin, Peers Slammed On South Korean Tax Fears
Bitcoin, Peers Slammed On South Korean Tax Fears
January 22, 2018  |  International

And the wild ride, of course, continues. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Nordea Institutes Cryptocurrency Trading Ban For Employees
Nordea Institutes Cryptocurrency Trading Ban For Employees
January 22, 2018  |  Bitcoin

Due to high risks and “insufficient” protection, the Nordic region’s largest bank will ban its approximately 31,000 employees from trading in cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin,...

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Bitcoin Enthusiasts Shrug Off Decline As They Party On Cryptocurrency Cruise
Bitcoin Enthusiasts Shrug Off Decline As They Party On Cryptocurrency Cruise
January 22, 2018  |  Bitcoin

A group of 600 bitcoin millionaires, at least on paper, were undeterred when – while they were partying on the annual Blockchain Cruise – the...

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Bitcoin Mining Puts Crimp In Quebec’s Energy Capacity
Bitcoin Mining Puts Crimp In Quebec’s Energy Capacity
January 22, 2018  |  Bitcoin

Hydro Québec, the largest utility in Canada, is being forced to review its energy strategy amid the surging demand caused by mining of digital currencies....

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The Try New Things Edition: Amazon, Bitcoin And Airbnb
The Try New Things Edition: Amazon, Bitcoin And Airbnb
January 22, 2018  |  Data Dive

It’s never a bad idea to try a new thing — and this week was full of a lot of players in payments trying new things. Get the...

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Mania And Madness: A History Of Things People Liked Too Much
Mania And Madness: A History Of Things People Liked Too Much
January 20, 2018  |  Investments

Did you know that mania is considered a mental illness? Google Dictionary defines it as a “mental illness marked by periods of great excitement, euphoria,...

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Three Crypto Operators Sued By US Regulator
Three Crypto Operators Sued By US Regulator
January 19, 2018  |  Bitcoin

In the latest sign of regulatory action in the virtual currency realm, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has filed a lawsuit against three virtual currency...

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Sizzle Fizzle: Apps Sizzle, Startups Fizzle And Regulators Battle Bitcoin
Sizzle Fizzle: Apps Sizzle, Startups Fizzle And Regulators Battle Bitcoin
January 19, 2018  |  Sizzle/Fizzle

Fizzle of the Week: Cryptocurrency Regulation Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Hackers Have Stolen $1.2B From Bitcoin And Ether
Hackers Have Stolen $1.2B From Bitcoin And Ether
January 19, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Investors aren’t the only ones who like cryptocurrencies – based on the findings of a new report, hackers do as well. Get the Full Story...

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