The blockchain has a problem — it is really, really backlogged. As bitcoin has gotten more popular, the number of people trying to use it has grown, and along with it the number of transactions on the good old blockchain technology that underpins bitcoin. The...
By rejecting a rule change proposal, the SEC has nixed bitcoin’s debut as an exchange-traded fund, at least for now. And with the currency as a standalone entity, will virtual luster fade?
“What goes up must come down” is, unfortunately, the most appropriate proverb to open this week’s bitcoin tracker. It all started when the price of bitcoin dropped by some $70 on Tuesday (March 7) for no readily apparent reason. Get the Full Story Complete the...
As time progresses and more smart devices get into the hands of consumers, there will inevitably be more purchases made between countries. With eCommerce in full swing, many retailers are looking to restructure many facets of their operations. From installing more IoT sensors in physical...
The price of bitcoin dropped by some $70 on Tuesday (March 7) for no readily apparent reason, leaving investors naturally a bit confused at best, or panicked at worst. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
New warnings over central banks involvement with digital and cryptocurrency were recently issued by a governor of the U.S. Federal Reserve Jerome H. Powell. In a prepared statement, Powell told conference attendees at Yale Law School that digital currencies issued by a central bank would become global...
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While blockchain technology has notoriously been used strictly for businesses in the finance world, there has been talk lately of bringing it into the mainstream. More specifically, one of Russia’s largest financial institutions is hoping to move the ball forward on this endeavor. Get the...
Officials from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reportedly met with the Winklevoss twins on Feb. 14, said Bloomberg, to discuss their proposal for a bitcoin exchange–traded fund. The SEC has until Mar. 11 to reach a decision. Get the Full Story Complete the...
