Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency is a digital asset designed to work as a medium of exchange that uses strong cryptography to secure financial transactions, control the creation of additional units, and verify the transfer of assets.

Source: en.wikipedia.org

ATM Withdrawals Lead To Online Drug Ring Bust
ATM Withdrawals Lead To Online Drug Ring Bust
April 18, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

The New York District Attorney’s (DA’s) office has shut down one of the largest drug vendors on the dark web, sinmed, as well as arrested...

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French Gov’t Sees Blockchain As A ‘Priority’
French Gov’t Sees Blockchain As A ‘Priority’
April 17, 2019  |  B2B Payments

France joins the roster of governments examining blockchain as a conduit to changing how services and payments are rendered. Elsewhere, blockchain sees increasing adoption in the...

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Bitcoin Daily: Electrum Hackers Steal $4M With Bitcoin Phishing; US Crypto Startup Chainalysis Raises $6M
Bitcoin Daily: Electrum Hackers Steal $4M With Bitcoin Phishing; US Crypto Startup Chainalysis Raises $6M
April 17, 2019  |  Bitcoin

eToroX — the blockchain division of social trading platform eToro — is launching a new cryptocurrency-only exchange desk for pro traders that will support six...

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MUFG Launches Proprietary Digital Coin
MUFG Launches Proprietary Digital Coin
April 16, 2019  |  B2B Payments

MUFG, Japan’s largest bank, will follow JPMorgan Chase in launching a proprietary digital coin. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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World Bank, IMF Debut Private Blockchain And ‘Quasi-Cryptocurrency’
World Bank, IMF Debut Private Blockchain And ‘Quasi-Cryptocurrency’
April 15, 2019  |  Blockchain

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank are partnering up to launch a private blockchain and “quasi-cryptocurrency.” Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Bitcoin Daily: France Votes To Include Crypto In Insurance Contracts; VC Draper Could Team With Facebook For Crypto Venture
Bitcoin Daily: France Votes To Include Crypto In Insurance Contracts; VC Draper Could Team With...
April 14, 2019  |  Bitcoin

The National Assembly of France has voted to allow local insurance companies to include cryptocurrencies in life insurance contracts. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Bringing Loyalty Programs To The Self-Serve Crowd
Bringing Loyalty Programs To The Self-Serve Crowd
April 12, 2019  |  Unattended Retail

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Coinbase Launches Crypto Debit Card In The UK
Coinbase Launches Crypto Debit Card In The UK
April 11, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

Coinbase, the cryptocurrency exchange operator, announced Wednesday (April 10) the launch of the Coinbase Card in the U.K., which is a Visa debit card that...

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On The Hill, Banking’s Biggest Get Grilled
On The Hill, Banking’s Biggest Get Grilled
April 11, 2019  |  Bank Regulation

The biggest names in banking came to the Hill, repping seven of the largest financial firms in the United States. Ten years after the financial crisis,...

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