No doubt, new regulations can cause backlogs, inefficiencies and stalling. This may be the case for New York bitcoin regulation and exchange. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...
Is there a run on bitcoin? Before you panic, know that the answer is “certainly not yet.” 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...
Bitfinex, a cryptocurrency exchange, announced Thursday (Oct. 27) that many of its largest BFX token holders have agreed to exchange over 20 million BFX tokens for equity in Bitfinex. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
Across the world, business accelerators have been popping up. In the U.S. alone, the number of accelerators grew from 16 programs to 27 in 2009, to 49 in 2010, before eventually reaching 170 programs in 2014. And across the globe, there are 387 accelerators and counting,...
The “Fabric Of Our Lives” found itself softly in the hands of blockchain this week. 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,...
After the recent DDoS attack, London’s largest banks say they’re planning to build up an inventory of bitcoin to negotiate and pay off hackers who threaten to pull down their IT systems. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...
Visa has announced it is piloting a new B2B payment platform using blockchain technology. Visa is working in partnership with Chain, and the new Visa B2B Connect will be piloted in 2017.
The European Central Bank is showing its distaste for bitcoin, denying it the status of a real currency and highlighting its vulnerability to cyberattack threats. And this all flies in the face of the Bank of England’s stance, which recently cited possible tangible financial advantages...
Blockchain technology has been finding its way into new industries. Thanks to this new technology, paper ledgers and trails could soon be a thing of the past in the food safety industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...
