Blockchain

Block chain, is a growing list of records, called blocks, that are linked using cryptography.
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Bitcoin Tracker: Up, Up And Away?
February 24, 2017

Is there an alternative, profound French phrase or two that can describe what investors have seen this week with bitcoin? Because “déjà vu” no longer seems to cut it. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Blockchain Tracker: Hybrid, Private And Public Blockchain’s Impact On The Finance Industry
February 24, 2017

Any industry dealing with sensitive information is subject to potential breaches. With practically every industry in the world having finance intertwined in it for survival, financial records may be one of the most vulnerable areas for virtual break-ins. As such, there will likely always be...

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Bitcoin Near Record Max Amid ETF Hopes
February 24, 2017

Bitcoin has recovered from its drop in January — and then some. 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...

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Coinsource Brings Bitcoin ATMs To The Midwest
February 23, 2017

Coinsource, the largest network of bitcoin ATMs in the United States, recently announced it placed three new machines in St Louis, Missouri — the company’s first foray into the Midwest market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Blockchain Tracker: Blockchain Technology’s Impact On Global Transactions
February 17, 2017

From PayPal to Venmo, Google Wallet, Amazon Payments and more, there are a myriad of ways money is processed during transactions around the world. One of the most trusted and reliable ways may be through bank account transfers. As such, there’s a need to simplify...

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Bitcoin Tracker: Denouement?
February 17, 2017

Bitcoin prices rose relatively steadily this past week, overcoming investor skittishness seen the week prior when Chinese regulators doubled down on bitcoin exchange investigations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Hedge Funds Buying Out Claimants Of Mt. Gox Betting Bitcoin Will Go Up
February 14, 2017

Four or more hedge funds in the U.S. and Japan are making a bet that the price of bitcoin will go up, buying or offering to buy claims from the thousands of former trading account holders who saw their bitcoin holdings evaporate when Mt Gox,...

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Blockchain Tracker: Back To Basics
February 10, 2017

Since blockchain technology is a relatively emerging technology, we thought it would be good to get a refresher. To do this, we called on some industry experts to dissect what it is, where it’s going and what impact it’s having on the financial industry. Get the...

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Bitcoin Tracker: All Eyes On China
February 10, 2017

After a couple weeks without major movement, investors and acquirers are showing interest in bitcoin. First, CoinDesk acquired San Francisco-based bitcoin and blockchain investing news and market data startup Lawnmower for an undisclosed amount. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...