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.

Ripple’s XRP To Trade On Bitstamp Exchange
Ripple’s XRP To Trade On Bitstamp Exchange
January 12, 2017  |  Blockchain

Ripple, the U.S. blockchain banking payment technology company, said Wednesday (Jan. 11) its digital currency, dubbed XRP, will begin trading on Bitstamp, the Europe-based bitcoin...

READ MORE >
Bitcoin Falls Again After China Central Scrutiny
Bitcoin Falls Again After China Central Scrutiny
January 11, 2017  |  Bitcoin

It’s déjà vu all over again – and perhaps even a little bit of we sort of told you so. Bitcoin’s value dropped farther yesterday (Jan....

READ MORE >
Answers From China On Bitcoin’s Drop
Answers From China On Bitcoin’s Drop
January 10, 2017  |  Bitcoin

Last Friday (Jan. 6) was tough for bitcoin users around the world. Values that had soared to near record highs fell 23 percent, then recovered...

READ MORE >
Illegal Bitcoin Exchange Operator Admits To JPMorgan Hack
Illegal Bitcoin Exchange Operator Admits To JPMorgan Hack
January 10, 2017  |  Bitcoin

Anthony Murgio, the alleged operator of an illicit bitcoin exchange called Coin.mx, pled guilty on charges of conspiring to use the scheme to hack companies,...

READ MORE >
China’s Central Bank Urges Caution; Tanks Bitcoin
China’s Central Bank Urges Caution; Tanks Bitcoin
January 09, 2017  |  Bitcoin

Urging of caution when it comes to investing in bitcoin by China sent the price of bitcoin plunging 12 percent late last week. Get the...

READ MORE >
Sizzle/Fizzle: Bitcoin Gets Bitten
Sizzle/Fizzle: Bitcoin Gets Bitten
January 06, 2017  |  Sizzle/Fizzle

What happens when you cross a psychological barrier? If you’re bitcoin, you see a huge spike above the $1,00o price level and then a break...

READ MORE >
Bitcoin Drops 23%, Recovers Below $1,000
Bitcoin Drops 23%, Recovers Below $1,000
January 05, 2017  |  Bitcoin

They say that nothing can last forever. Whoever “they” are, they’re not likely a part of the crowd that was hoping that bitcoin’s $1,000 break would...

READ MORE >
Bitcoin Breaks $1,000
Bitcoin Breaks $1,000
January 03, 2017  |  Bitcoin

Given the past few days, it seems like 2017 could be a banner year for bitcoin. Bitcoin broke past $1,000 in value on its first...

READ MORE >
Coinbase Versus IRS Heats Up
Coinbase Versus IRS Heats Up
January 03, 2017  |  Bitcoin

There’s new news in the ongoing battle between bitcoin and ether exchange and platform startup Coinbase and the IRS. The request for Jeffrey Berns’ Coinbase...

READ MORE >