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.

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QuadrigaCX Loses Another $250M CAD Of Crypto
QuadrigaCX Loses Another $250M CAD Of Crypto
February 13, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

QuadrigaCX, the Canadian crypto exchange that previously lost $250 million CAD worth of cryptocurrencies and fiat, has reportedly lost an additional $500,000 CAD. Get the...

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Oracle Boosts Blockchain Efforts
Oracle Boosts Blockchain Efforts
February 13, 2019  |  B2B Payments

Tech giants such as Oracle and IBM are expanding their features and scope of blockchain projects, with an eye on financial and logistics capabilities. Elsewhere, social...

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Bitcoin Daily: FinTech Outpaces Blockchain In 2018 VC Funds; Chainalysis Raises $30M For Expansion
Bitcoin Daily: FinTech Outpaces Blockchain In 2018 VC Funds; Chainalysis Raises $30M For Expansion
February 13, 2019  |  Bitcoin

South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb announced the launch of its own fiat-to-crypto exchange in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with UAE-based firm Nvelop. Get the Full Story...

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Bitcoin Daily: Ripple Mulls XRP Recruiting Bonuses; Facebook Hires Talent From Blockchain Startups
Bitcoin Daily: Ripple Mulls XRP Recruiting Bonuses; Facebook Hires Talent From Blockchain Startups
February 12, 2019  |  Bitcoin

Ripple reportedly offered bonuses via its digital currency during its recruiting process, according to CoinDesk. One unnamed source was said to have provided the outlet...

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Bitcoin Daily: Bitcoin Briefly Breaches $3.7K; NH Eyes Crypto Tax Payments
Bitcoin Daily: Bitcoin Briefly Breaches $3.7K; NH Eyes Crypto Tax Payments
February 10, 2019  |  Bitcoin

Despite the fact that it’s rejected a number of bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) proposals, a commissioner at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) believes one will...

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Sizzle/Fizzle: Snap Earnings Sizzle, Bitcoin Fizzles
Sizzle/Fizzle: Snap Earnings Sizzle, Bitcoin Fizzles
February 08, 2019  |  Sizzle/Fizzle

Sizzle Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Bitcoin Daily: Ripple Goes To College To Research Blockchain; Bitcoin Value Drops To Lowest Level In 7.5 Weeks
Bitcoin Daily: Ripple Goes To College To Research Blockchain; Bitcoin Value Drops To Lowest Level...
February 08, 2019  |  Bitcoin

Bitcoin continues to struggle, reaching its lowest level in 7.5 weeks on Wednesday (Feb. 6) to end the session at $3,328. As CoinDesk reported, the crypto...

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Merchants And Innovators Fight Friction — But Sometimes It Wins
Merchants And Innovators Fight Friction — But Sometimes It Wins
February 07, 2019  |  Today In Data

Reducing friction is among the top goals of the digital era. Sometimes, real-life payments hassles encourage entrepreneurial action to fix a global problem. Other times, innovators combine...

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Bitcoin Daily: Coinbase Plans Bitcoin Support For Wallet; Isle Of Man To Develop Blockchain Office
Bitcoin Daily: Coinbase Plans Bitcoin Support For Wallet; Isle Of Man To Develop Blockchain Office
February 06, 2019  |  Bitcoin

The Digital Isle of Man is making a blockchain push with the rollout of an Isle of Man Blockchain Sandbox and the creation of a...

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