The Internal Revenue Service has asked a court to dismiss a motion filed by a Coinbase user who wants the court to block the IRS from accessing transaction data. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
The final quarter of 2016 has been good to cryptocurrency bitcoin. At the time of writing, the current bitcoin price stands at $966.41, the highest it has been since its near $1,200 peak in Dec. 2013, before Japanese bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox collapsed. Get the Full Story...
Bitcoin is ending the year on a good note, with the total value of bitcoin in circulation reaching more than $14 billion on Thursday (Dec. 22), setting an all-time high for the alternative digital currency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...
With its original focus on cryptocurrency, blockchain technology made strides, expansions and evolutions this year. 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,...
Axoni, the blockchain startup, is about to get a multimillion-dollar investment from some big heavy hitters on Wall Street. 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...
Blockchain has officially entered the grocery aisles. Walmart has announced that it is now testing new blockchain technology to track and trace produce in U.S. stores and pork in China. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...
Bitcoins have recently gained interest as a protective measure. Government agencies and banks have started to hoard bitcoin to ward off hackers. DDoS hackers know they can make ransom deals with organizations, which now are becoming keenly aware of how to keep the peace. But...
The price of bitcoin has continued its December climb this week. Bitcoin is at its highest value since early Feb. 2014. After a drop into the mid-760s on Sunday (Dec. 11), bitcoin rose to a weekly peak of $788.49 on Tuesday afternoon. The remainder of...
Cheers! As the holidays near, there is much to celebrate. For one — just in time for the festivities — blockchain technology has found its way into the wine industry, starting with a single bottle of vino. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...