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.

Mania And Madness: A History Of Things People Liked Too Much

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,...

READ MORE >
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...

READ MORE >
Sizzle Fizzle: Apps Sizzle, Startups Fizzle And Regulators Battle Bitcoin
Sizzle Fizzle: Apps Sizzle, Startups Fizzle And Regulators Battle Bitcoin
January 19, 2018  |  Exclusive Series

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...

READ MORE >
Hackers Have Stolen $1.2B From Bitcoin And Ether
Hackers Have Stolen $1.2B From Bitcoin And Ether
January 19, 2018  |  Cybersecurity

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...

READ MORE >
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...

READ MORE >
Bitcoin ETFs Raising Serious Concerns For The SEC
Bitcoin ETFs Raising Serious Concerns For The SEC
January 19, 2018  |  Legal & 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...

READ MORE >
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...

READ MORE >
nanopay: Resist The Kardashian Crypto Effect
nanopay: Resist The Kardashian Crypto Effect
January 18, 2018  |  Startups

There’s no denying that cryptocurrencies have changed the conversation in payments and banking, for better or for worse. If you ask nanopay CEO Laurence Cooke,...

READ MORE >