Blockchain

Block chain, is a growing list of records, called blocks, that are linked using cryptography.
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Bitcoin Daily: Goldman’s Bitcoin-as-Money Views, Ex-Regulator Wishes He’d Gotten In
January 12, 2018

Faced with a whopping number of user signups, a very popular Hong Kong cryptocurrency exchange has decided to limit new customers, Bloomberg reported. 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 Bitcoin, Bitten and Buffeted
January 12, 2018

There are rough days. 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, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing...

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South Korea Backs Off Bitcoin Ban
January 12, 2018

The official word from South Korea’s Blue House (the local equivalent of the White House) is in: there will be no ban on bitcoin trading in the near future for South Korea. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Messaging App Line Next To Look Into Cryptocurrencies
January 11, 2018

Messaging provider Line is ready to jump onto the cryptocurrency bandwagon, talking to several companies about using the digital asset for payment services, including Line Pay. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Bitcoin Daily: Overstock’s Bitcoin Snafu And Telegram’s ICO Details Revealed
January 11, 2018

It’s a mistake that no retailer wants to make when integrating cryptocurrency into an eCommerce platform: Last week, a security firm discovered that Overstock.com had erroneously accepted bitcoin cash instead of bitcoin as payment for a product, CoinDesk reported. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Buffett Says Bitcoin Story Will End Badly
January 11, 2018

On Wednesday (Jan. 10), Warren Buffett, the billionaire investor, said he believes the bitcoin craze will come to an ending that won’t be good news for investors. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Bitcoin Drops On News Of Possible South Korea Crypto Ban
January 11, 2018

The end is here for bitcoin in South Korea, it seems, as Reuters is reporting that the government of the Asian nation has officially decided to ban cryptocurrency trading. Police and tax authorities have reportedly been raiding local exchanges on alleged tax evasion charges. Get...

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Jamie Dimon Regrets Calling Bitcoin A Fraud
January 10, 2018

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon may not be interested in bitcoin, but he does regret calling it a fraud. In an interview with Fox Business Network covered by Bloomberg, Dimon said he wished he hadn’t used that terminology when dismissing bitcoin. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Even The SEC Is Thinking About Adding “Blockchain” To Its Name
January 10, 2018

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is having some fun with the cryptocurrency craze that has resulted in share surges for companies with “blockchain” attached to their names. According to a report in Bloomberg, the Fort Worth, Texas, branch of the government watchdog tweeted about a...