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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Overstock Shares Soar On Cryptocurrency Trading Announcement

Overstock Shares Soar On Cryptocurrency Trading Announcement
Overstock Shares Soar On Cryptocurrency Trading Announcement
September 28, 2017  |  Retail

In retail news, it’s a good day to be Overstock.com. According to reports from CNBC, the market is reacting favorably to the news that Overstock’s...

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Researchers Find ‘Dramatic’ Increase In Corporate Awareness Of Blockchain
Researchers Find ‘Dramatic’ Increase In Corporate Awareness Of Blockchain
September 26, 2017  |  B2B Payments

Blockchain remains a hot topic among FinTech innovators, and now, more corporates are paying attention. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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CTFC Cracks Down On Alleged Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme
CTFC Cracks Down On Alleged Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme
September 22, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission announced it has filed civil fraud charges against a New York man and his company over an alleged bitcoin...

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Google Tracker: Making Allies And Enemies
Google Tracker: Making Allies And Enemies
September 19, 2017  |  Google

ExpensiveWall 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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JPMorgan Continues Handling Bitcoin XBT Despite CEO’s Criticisms
JPMorgan Continues Handling Bitcoin XBT Despite CEO’s Criticisms
September 19, 2017  |  Bitcoin

JPMorgan Chase continues to route customer orders for bitcoin-related instruments, despite its CEO calling the cryptocurrency “a fraud” and threatening to fire anyone at the...

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Regulatory Tracker: Cryptocurrency Dominates Amidst Controversy
Regulatory Tracker: Cryptocurrency Dominates Amidst Controversy
September 18, 2017  |  Blockchain

Countries are monitoring cryptocurrencies as a means of cutting down on money laundering incidents. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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BIS Says Too Early To Gauge Benefits Of Bank-Issued Cryptocurrencies
BIS Says Too Early To Gauge Benefits Of Bank-Issued Cryptocurrencies
September 18, 2017  |  Digital Payments

Central banks that are mulling over issuing their own cryptocurrencies would be better off waiting, said the Bank for International Settlements. Get the Full Story...

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The Beginning Of The End For Bitcoin?
The Beginning Of The End For Bitcoin?
September 15, 2017  |  Bitcoin

Bitcoin has been riding a bit of a rollercoaster in the past few weeks since hitting an all-time high of more than $4,800 per digital...

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BTCChina Announces It’s Closing Its China Bitcoin Exchange
BTCChina Announces It’s Closing Its China Bitcoin Exchange
September 15, 2017  |  Bitcoin

Cryptocurrency was under pressure Thursday (Sept. 14) after Chinese Bitcoin exchange BTCChina announced it would stop all trading as of Sept. 30. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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