Blockchain

Block chain, is a growing list of records, called blocks, that are linked using cryptography.
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Bitcoin Daily: Wells Fargo Says No To Crypto, Apple Bans Crypto Mining Apps
June 12, 2018

There are apps for all sorts of tasks, but Apple doesn’t want apps to do one thing in particular — mine crypto, CNBC reported. In an update to its developer guidelines, Apple has banned mining. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Bitcoin Investors Look More Like Traders These Days
June 11, 2018

Thanks in part to the meteoric rise and subsequent decline in the price of bitcoin, the makeup of its holders has shifted from longer-term investors to more active ones, reported the Financial Times. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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$15B In Crypto Value Disappears In Market Flash Crash
June 11, 2018

Cryptocurrencies fell fast in just a few hours due to a flash crash that wiped out $15 billion. 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...

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South Korean Cryptocurrency Exchange Hack Sends Price Of Bitcoin Lower
June 11, 2018

Coinrail, a small South Korean cryptocurrency exchange that disclosed over the weekend it was hacked, sent the price of bitcoin lower. 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: Cybercriminals Steal $1.1B In Crypto So Far This Year, Jamie Dimon Says ‘Just...
June 08, 2018

In the first half of 2018, cyber criminals have stolen approximately $1.1 billion worth of digital currency, CNBC reported. To make these thefts possible, some criminals are turning to tools on the dark web: Cybersecurity company Carbon Black said there are around 12,000 marketplaces related...

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Bitcoin Daily: Fujitsu Launches Blockchain Rewards System, Japanese Regulator May Deny Crypto Exchange’s Registration
June 07, 2018

SAP is rolling out a cloud service to allow companies to build apps using technology in the style of a digital ledger, TechCrunch reported. SAP joins firms such as Oracle and Amazon, which have already released blockchain services for its clients. The release comes after...

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Bitcoin Daily: Ripple Hired Ex-SEC Officials For XRP Suit, Crypto Ransomware Rises
June 06, 2018

Send is gearing up for the pre-sale of a digital token that seeks to offer price stability, the company said in an announcement. Through a Send Consensus Network and a liquidity formula, the token keeps a stable reference price – and solves some of the...

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China Finds A Blockchain-Based Replacement For Checks
June 05, 2018

According to reports in CoinDesk, care of a Chinese government official, China’s central bank has completed its work on a blockchain-based system for digitizing checks issued domestically by businesses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Bitcoin Daily: LinkedIn Co-Founder Seeks $20M For Token, Google ‘Bitcoin’ Searches Plummet
June 05, 2018

Eric Ly, a LinkedIn co-founder, is raising money for a token tied to a future platform called ICOHub, CoinDesk reported. The Hub Token has raised just over $13.5 million in a Simple Agreement for Future Tokens (SAFT) sale. In all, $20 million is being offered...