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 Mining Puts Crimp In Quebec’s Energy Capacity

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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Bitcoin Daily: South Korea Officials Traded Bitcoin Before Ban
Bitcoin Daily: South Korea Officials Traded Bitcoin Before Ban
January 19, 2018  |  Bitcoin

In what could be the largest investment of its kind in a blockchain-related firm, a French startup that makes hardware wallets for cryptocurrencies has raised...

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Bitcoin ETFs Raising Serious Concerns For The SEC
Bitcoin ETFs Raising Serious Concerns For The SEC
January 19, 2018  |  Regulation

The SEC has said it will not approve cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) until its concerns about best protecting investors are fully met. Get the Full...

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As Bitcoin Swoons, Might Hacking Balloon?
As Bitcoin Swoons, Might Hacking Balloon?
January 19, 2018  |  Bitcoin

Prices go up and prices fall and cryptos capture the imagination of traders, investors…and hackers. As 2018 gets underway, beware the risks beyond trading frenzies...

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