Blockchain

Block chain, is a growing list of records, called blocks, that are linked using cryptography.
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Speculators Drive Bitcoin Above $2,400
May 25, 2017

Bitcoin continued its unprecedented climb on Wednesday (May 24), setting a new record at $2,409 per crypto-coin. The digital currency has more than doubled in value since the start of the year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Fidelity Adds Digital Currencies To Website
May 24, 2017

Fidelity Investments announced that it will soon allow its clients to see their holdings of bitcoin and other virtual currencies held on digital asset exchange Coinbase on the company’s website. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Bitcoin Payments Will Fly With This Discount Airline
May 23, 2017

The WannaCry hackers aren’t the only ones asking to be paid in bitcoin. On May 22, Peach Aviation Ltd. announced that it will now accept bitcoin as payment for airline tickets, following in the footsteps of Latvian airline airBaltic and Universal Air Travel Plan. Get...

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Did The IRS Overstep With Coinbase Summons?
May 23, 2017

Coinbase is saying the Internal Revenue Service went too far in its demands of the popular bitcoin exchange, and it’s pushing back in court to protect the 500,000 active Coinbase users who would be affected by the summons. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Bitcoin Cracks $2,000
May 22, 2017

Amid volatility, has bitcoin broken through a psychological barrier? The cryptocurrency traded above $2,000 on a per coin basis for the first time. 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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Blockchain Tracker: Uses of Blockchain Tech in Music
May 19, 2017

Over the past year, there have been many discussions about how blockchain technology could revolutionize certain aspects of the music industry. While some are looking to move full force with it, others are skeptical and await more testing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Bitcoin Tracker: WannaCry Doesn’t Pay
May 19, 2017

It’s been a rocky week for bitcoin — and we don’t just mean in terms of price. 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...

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Cybercrooks Look For Bitcoin Alternative
May 19, 2017

While bitcoin has enabled criminals to move their activities online, notably the ransom payment of choice for last weekend’s WannaCry malware incident, those well-versed in the cryptocurrency space know that bitcoin, while hard to track, is far from completely anonymous. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Blockchain Tracker: The Auto Industry Revs Its Blockchain Engine
May 12, 2017

While the blockchain technology makes its way into different industries outside of the finance arena, one vertical that’s ready to take it on is the automotive world. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...