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.

Three Crypto Operators Sued By US Regulator

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  |  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...

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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  |  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...

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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  |  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...

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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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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,...

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South Korea Crypto Ban? No Sweat, Say Traders
South Korea Crypto Ban? No Sweat, Say Traders
January 18, 2018  |  Bitcoin

The looming specter of regulatory crackdowns in South Korea on bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies may leave one population collectively shrugging: crypto traders. Get the Full...

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