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

Coinbase: Why It’s Time To Up Crypto’s Digital ID Game
Coinbase: Why It’s Time To Up Crypto’s Digital ID Game
December 27, 2018  |  Authentication

Amidst the growth in number of cyberattacks and security breaches, consumers are growing increasingly concerned over the security of their personal data and privacy. In response,...

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Bitcoin Daily: Bank Of America Mulls Blockchain ATMs; India Eyes Cryptocurrency Legalization
Bitcoin Daily: Bank Of America Mulls Blockchain ATMs; India Eyes Cryptocurrency Legalization
December 26, 2018  |  Bitcoin

The government of India is reportedly considering the legalization of digital currencies, with some restrictions, per CoinDesk. According to reports, an unnamed senior official, who...

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Five at Five: Amazon’s Holiday Season
Five at Five: Amazon’s Holiday Season
December 26, 2018  |  News

Welcome to Five at Five, your late look at the day’s payments and commerce news. Today’s coverage includes the latest figures about Amazon’s holiday season...

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Crypto Scam Victims Unlikely To Get Their Money Back
Crypto Scam Victims Unlikely To Get Their Money Back
December 26, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and various state regulators have been investigating more than 90 cryptocurrency cases in which investors lost money. Get the...

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Goldman, Citi, Barclays Stall Crypto Trading Plans
Goldman, Citi, Barclays Stall Crypto Trading Plans
December 26, 2018  |  Cryptocurrency

As the value of digital currencies has fallen, some financial firms — including Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, Morgan Stanley and Barclays — have put their plans...

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52 Mondays 2018: Karen Webster’s Year-Long Conversation About Payments
52 Mondays 2018: Karen Webster’s Year-Long Conversation About Payments
December 26, 2018  |  Karen Webster

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Bitcoin Daily: Coinbase CEO Pledges To Donate Fortune; SEC To Investigate Crypto Next Year
Bitcoin Daily: Coinbase CEO Pledges To Donate Fortune; SEC To Investigate Crypto Next Year
December 23, 2018  |  Bitcoin

Alan Konevsky is the new chief legal officer for tZERO. The former senior vice president at Mastercard will oversee tZERO’s legal, regulatory, public policy and compliance...

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WhatsApp Explores Blockchain Tech For Money Transfers
WhatsApp Explores Blockchain Tech For Money Transfers
December 21, 2018  |  Cryptocurrency

In an effort to help WhatsApp users transfer money, Facebook is reportedly creating a digital currency. Unnamed sources told Bloomberg that the company is at...

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Bitcoin Daily: SEC Regs Could Exclude Cryptos; Litecoin Founder Has Eye On Survival
Bitcoin Daily: SEC Regs Could Exclude Cryptos; Litecoin Founder Has Eye On Survival
December 21, 2018  |  Bitcoin

A bipartisan bill has been introduced by Congress that would aim to amend the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Get...

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