Blockchain

Block chain, is a growing list of records, called blocks, that are linked using cryptography.
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Worldpay, Visa Reverse Duplicate Coinbase Transactions
February 19, 2018

Worldpay and Visa disclosed late last week that they are reversing duplicate transactions that resulted in unauthorized withdrawals. 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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Crypto Investors Fear In-Person Robberies
February 19, 2018

While there has been plenty to fear when it comes to hackers stealing virtual currencies from online investor accounts, reports of thieves carrying out real-life robberies has the biggest crypto enthusiasts on high alert. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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The US Might Need A New Way To Regulate Cryptocurrencies
February 19, 2018

As the popularity of bitcoin and other digital currencies grows, would it make sense for the U.S. government to create a new watchdog to oversee cryptocurrencies? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Chicago Trader Charged With Crypto Theft
February 16, 2018

Marking the first prosecution in Chicago of theft in the cryptocurrency industry, a trader with a financial firm was charged with fraud. Joseph Kim allegedly misappropriated $2 million in bitcoin and litecoin, the United States Department of Justice said in a press release. Get the...

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FCC Finds Bitcoin Miner Interfered With T-Mobile Broadband In NY
February 16, 2018

An investigation by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has found evidence that a bitcoin mining operation based in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, New York, had interfered with T-Mobile US. Inc.’s broadband network. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Viewing Video Though The Blockchain Lens
February 16, 2018

Blockchains have been touted as the rails-underpinning efforts to decentralize payments,  protect data, and share content.  And when it comes to sharing content, it follows that video may be on that list of items that can be sent, and monetized, from peer to peer.  Viewly...

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Bitcoin Daily: Coinbase Overcharges Customers, Bitcoin Pushes Past $10K
February 16, 2018

Bitcoin is back — the cryptocurrency reached above the $10,000 mark again, CNBC reported. Thursday (Feb. 15) was the first day in two weeks that bitcoin traded at that level. A host of other digital coins — including bitcoin cash and litecoin — also reached...

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TrickBot Malware Now Aimed At Exchanges To Steal Bitcoin
February 16, 2018

Heavy is the wallet that carries the bitcoin, as the explosive growth in the price of crypto-currency in the last several months has made lifting the world’s best known form of crypto-currency extremely attractive for cybercriminals. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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How Bitcoin Is Ruining The Search For Extraterrestrial Life
February 15, 2018

The truth may be out there about whether or not there is intelligent alien life other than ours in the universe. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...