Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency
Bitcoin Surges On Libra News
June 19, 2019

The announcement of Facebook’s Libra has buoyed other cryptocurrencies, especially Bitcoin, which gained in the neighborhood of 12 percent this week, to $9,477. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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For Cryptos, Waiting For (Regulatory) Godot?
June 19, 2019

Amid the news this week that a new cryptocurrency would debut — that would be Facebook’s Libra, of course — might the regulatory landscape be shifting enough so that the institutionalization of crypto, for trading and perhaps for commerce, hits a few snags? Get the...

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G7 Raises Concerns Over Facebook’s Libra
June 19, 2019

Facebook’s Tuesday (June 18) news of the launch of its Libra cryptocurrency was heard around the world, and the Group of Seven (G7) nations definitely noticed, with the coalition calling for an investigation into the supposed risks of cryptocurrencies and how they would affect the...

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CTFC Levels Charges In $147M Bitcoin Pyramid Scheme
June 18, 2019

As bitcoin hovers around $9,100, as Libra may (or may not) give the marquee cryptocurrency a run for its virtual money, it’s worth noting what lies behind the wild price swings — especially the ones that have ramped prices from sub $4,000 levels in short...

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Facebook Crypto Hits Opposition In Europe
June 18, 2019

The announcement of Libra, Facebook’s new cryptocurrency, has run into immediate political opposition in Europe, according to a report by Bloomberg. 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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Crypto Advocates Say Libra Gives Bitcoin A Boost
June 18, 2019

For bitcoin — and for cryptocurrency brethren — a stretch of calm before the storm? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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CLIC Technology, Opporty Team For Amazon Crypto Payments
June 14, 2019

In an effort to let shoppers make purchases on Amazon via Ethereum, CLIC Technology, Inc. and B2B platform Opporty are set to roll out a progressive browser extension. The technology is powered by off-chain processing of assets that are on-chain, according to a press release from CLIC....

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Facebook’s Libra Attracts High-Profile FinServ Support
June 14, 2019

According to reports out in The Wall Street Journal this morning, Facebook has found some big-name backers for its Libra cryptocurrency project set to debut next year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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AT&T Customers Can Now Pay With Crypto Service
May 24, 2019

AT&T has announced that customers can now pay bills with cryptocurrency using BitPay, a crypto payment service, according to reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....