Blockchain

Block chain, is a growing list of records, called blocks, that are linked using cryptography.
Bitcoin
Top Blockchain CEOs Say Many ICOs Are Fraudulent
November 20, 2017

Two top bitcoin rivals are in agreement: Many initial coin offerings (ICO) are fraudulent. 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...

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Swiss Bank Gives Investors A Way To Bet Against Bitcoin
November 17, 2017

Vontobel, the Swiss bank, is giving investors the ability to bet against cryptocurrency, gearing up to launch two mini futures to short bitcoin. 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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After Its Big ICO, Tezos May Be In Serious Trouble
November 17, 2017

Troubling times over at Tezos — the blockchain company that made headlines in July when it snapped up $232 million through its independent coin offering. The firm has been hit with not its first — but its second — class action lawsuit in under four weeks...

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Tezos Backers Told They’ll Lose All Their Money
November 16, 2017

Tezos backers who want to get refunds shouldn’t expect to do so, according to news from Reuters, citing Bitcoin Suisse, the Swiss cryptocurrency broker that helped the blockchain startup raise $232 million this past summer. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Square Lets Customers Buy Bitcoin
November 16, 2017

Square, the digital payment company, is getting into bitcoin by reportedly letting some of its customers purchase the cryptocurrency. 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...

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DBS Bank CIO Calls Bitcoin A ‘Ponzi Scheme’
November 15, 2017

The chief information officer of one of Asia’s largest banks, DBS, has made his bank’s official position on bitcoin known, bluntly. 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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Analyst Says Overstock Should Ditch Retail To Focus On Blockchain
November 13, 2017

Overstock got its price target lifted last week after the company indicated that it could sell the home eCommerce unit to focus more on its blockchain aspirations, reported CNBC. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Bitcoin’s Buy Price Goes Bust
November 13, 2017

The bitcoin market has taken a 25 percent tumble over the last few days after briefly touching an all-time high price of $7,900 per unit of bitcoin. A missed software upgrade, uncertainty over the launch of bitcoin futures and concerns about an asset bubble were...

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Goldman Sachs CEO Latest To Throw Shade On Bitcoin
November 10, 2017

Add Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein to the list of people who aren’t fans of bitcoin. 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...