Blockchain

Block chain, is a growing list of records, called blocks, that are linked using cryptography.
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Millennials Prefer Stocks To Bitcoin
October 11, 2017

While many believe that millennials are shifting their focus away from stocks to bitcoin and other investments, the co-founder of popular stock trading app Robinhood isn’t as convinced. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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RippleNet Grows To 100 Financial Institutions
October 11, 2017

Ripple revealed that RippleNet, its blockchain network, now services more than 100 financial institutions. 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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Abu Dhabi Joins Growing List To Regulate ICOs
October 10, 2017

Abu Dhabi regulators join a handful of other countries that have begun regulating initial coin offerings (ICOs), a popular way for startups to raise capital. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Slovenia Sours On Cryptocurrencies
October 10, 2017

The financial watchdog of Slovenia waded into the debate about cryptocurrencies Monday (Oct. 9), issuing a warning that the digital currencies aren’t regulated and are not backed by the central bank or any other government entity in the country. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Russian Central Bank Cracks Down On Cryptocurrency
October 10, 2017

Actually using the phrase “dubious” to describe them, Russian Central Bank First Deputy Governor Sergei Shvetsov announced news on Tuesday that Russia will block access to sites that offer cryptocurrency exchanges. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Wikipedia Founder Joins ICO Skeptics
October 06, 2017

Initial coin offerings (ICOs) have their skeptics. The latest person to come out against the popular cryptocurrency crowdfunding method is Wikipedia Founder Jimmy Wales, who called the capital-raising technique and “absolute scam.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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European Central Bank Eyes ICO Regulation
October 06, 2017

With initial coin offerings getting attention from regulators around the world, European Central Bank governing council member Ewald Nowotny has disclosed that the European Central Bank is looking at putting regulation on the books regarding ICOs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Alleged Russian Bitcoin Launderer Extradited To U.S.
October 05, 2017

The extradition of a Russian man accused of laundering billions of dollars in Bitcoin is being made possible thanks to a Greek Supreme Court ruling. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Goldman Sachs Eyes Bitcoin Trading
October 03, 2017

Cryptocurrencies may have naysayers on Wall Street, but Goldman Sachs isn’t one of them, according to news from The Wall Street Journal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...