Blockchain

Block chain, is a growing list of records, called blocks, that are linked using cryptography.
Blockchain
R3 Blockchain Consortium Misses Funding Target
November 28, 2016

New York-based startup R3 CEV originally sought to raise $200 million in its first funding round, but banks involved in the blockchain consortium expressed interest in investing just $59 million. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Blockchain Opened 10 Millionth Digital Wallet Thanks To Uncertainty
November 24, 2016

Blockchain, the U.K. bitcoin wallet provider, has reportedly opened its 10 millionth digital wallet. 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...

Blockchain Tracker: Goldman Out, German Bank In
November 23, 2016

While more banks and businesses are delving into and even getting comfortable with the idea of blockchain, some businesses are removing themselves from it. Sort of. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Goldman Sachs’ Membership In R3 Lapses
November 22, 2016

Goldman Sachs has decided to drop out of the R3 CEV blockchain group, letting its membership lapse as of Oct. 31, reported The Wall Street Journal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Walmart Testing Blockchain For Food Safety, Future
November 21, 2016

Lo and behold, blockchain has entered the grocery aisle — especially if you’re perusing certain aisles at Walmart. 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...

IRS Targeting Bitcoin-Using Tax Evaders
November 21, 2016

With tax season just a few months away, which means the season for creative forms of tax evasion is soon to begin. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Bitcoin Tracker: KeepKey Keeps Currency Promise
November 18, 2016

The price of bitcoin saw a steady rise this week after briefly dipping down below 700. The price as of the time of writing sits around $745. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Blockchain Tracker: Following The Money Through OCBC Bank And Beyond
November 16, 2016

If we’re to “follow the money,” then we best see that connection to blockchain. Each week, a new bank seems to launch a new initiative infused with blockchain. This week, OCBC Bank announced that it is venturing a cross-border payments and fund transfers initiative by employing...

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PwC Launches Vulcan, Its FinTech Offering
November 15, 2016

PwC announced Monday (Nov. 14) the launch of a new FinTech offering dubbed Vulcan Digital Asset Services. The service enables digital assets to be used for banking, commerce and other asset-related services, PwC said in a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form...