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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.

Russia To Regulate Cryptocurrencies, Says Finance Ministry

Russia To Regulate Cryptocurrencies, Says Finance Ministry
Russia To Regulate Cryptocurrencies, Says Finance Ministry
September 11, 2017  |  Digital Payments

At the same time that China is reportedly gearing up to shut down bitcoin exchanges in the country, Russia is moving to regulate the burgeoning...

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Guardian Of The Analytics Galaxy
Guardian Of The Analytics Galaxy
September 07, 2017  |  Fraud Prevention

Think the life of a vice president of analytics is all about the numbers? Think again.  There’s data, to be sure — reams of it. But...

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Russia Wary Of ICOs
Russia Wary Of ICOs
September 06, 2017  |  Bitcoin

The Bank of Russia, the country’s central bank, released a new statement Tuesday (Sept. 5) highlighting the risks associated with cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings...

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Cryptocurrency Transactions Could Surpass $1 Trillion This Year
Cryptocurrency Transactions Could Surpass $1 Trillion This Year
September 06, 2017  |  Bitcoin

The value of cryptocurrency transactions is forecast to surpass $1 trillion this year, which is 15 times the level reached in 2016. Get the Full...

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Paris Hilton Announces Participation In Upcoming LydianCoin ICO
Paris Hilton Announces Participation In Upcoming LydianCoin ICO
September 05, 2017  |  Payment Methods

Paris Hilton tweeted over the weekend that she is planning to participate in the upcoming LydianCoin initial coin offering. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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China Bans ICOs, Citing Scams And Investor Risks
China Bans ICOs, Citing Scams And Investor Risks
September 05, 2017  |  International

In what might be a major regulatory shot across the initial coin offering (ICO) bow, China has put in place an immediate ban on funding...

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 Bitcoin Slides On China ICO Ban
 Bitcoin Slides On China ICO Ban
September 05, 2017  |  Payments Innovation

Bitcoin prices were hit by a significant downdraft in the wake of news Monday that Chinese regulators have put in place a ban on initial...

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Library Asks Patrons To Stop Paying Fines With Chuck E. Cheese Coins
Library Asks Patrons To Stop Paying Fines With Chuck E. Cheese Coins
September 04, 2017  |  Payment Methods

Paying via coins is all the rage these days, thanks to the skyrocketing price of bitcoin, but paying in Chuck E. Cheese tokens is taking...

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Bitcoin Surpasses $5,000 For Brief Time Before Retreating
Bitcoin Surpasses $5,000 For Brief Time Before Retreating
September 04, 2017  |  Bitcoin

Bitcoin, the popular cryptocurrency, hit $5,000 late Friday (Sept. 1) but then retreated 5 percent in late trading, according to news from Fortune. Get the Full...

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