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Private Investors Snatch Up Bitcoin Architect Company
April 14, 2017

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Using Blockchain To Build Up Smart Cities
April 13, 2017

Dubai is one of the fastest-growing regions in the world and has big ambitions to become a global tech hub. The young country is working to address the inefficiencies that can arise with increased growth. With comparatively less red tape in the way as compared...

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Blockchain Tracker: Impacting The Sharing Economy?
March 31, 2017

Within the past few decades, we’ve seen the rise of the sharing economy, with companies like Lyft, Airbnb and countless others. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Blockchain Tracker: Governments Inching Toward Blockchain Implementation
March 24, 2017

Blockchain technology is one of the unique ways in which efficient and reliable transactions can occur with true security and transparency. 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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Looming Currency Split Drops Bitcoin Price
March 20, 2017

Bitcoin price ended last week on a rough three-day run, as a drop from around $1,100 per coin to about $950 per coin erased $2 billion in value off of the cryptocurrency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Blockchain Tracker: Insurance Industry Feels Blockchain Impact
March 17, 2017

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Blockchain Tracker: How Blockchain Impacts Instant Cross-Border Payments
March 10, 2017

As time progresses and more smart devices get into the hands of consumers, there will inevitably be more purchases made between countries. With eCommerce in full swing, many retailers are looking to restructure many facets of their operations. From installing more IoT sensors in physical...

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Blockchain Tracker: The Likelihood of Blockchain Technology Becoming Commercial
March 03, 2017

While blockchain technology has notoriously been used strictly for businesses in the finance world, there has been talk lately of bringing it into the mainstream. More specifically, one of Russia’s largest financial institutions is hoping to move the ball forward on this endeavor. Get the...

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Blockchain Tracker: Hybrid, Private And Public Blockchain’s Impact On The Finance Industry
February 24, 2017

Any industry dealing with sensitive information is subject to potential breaches. With practically every industry in the world having finance intertwined in it for survival, financial records may be one of the most vulnerable areas for virtual break-ins. As such, there will likely always be...