While various criminals have tried it, the “bitcoin isn’t money, therefore I can not be guilty of a financial crime” defense never really works out. While the federal government has declared that bitcoin is not legal tender or currency in the same sense that the...
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Startups specializing in blockchain may have their eye on disrupting the $15 billion music industry. 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,...
A mixed bag for bitcoin this week. A taxi company in Rome is accepting the currency, the U.S. government is hedging its bets and investors are showing support. The Bitfinex hack was a learning opportunity, but the miners are unhappy and might be plotting an...
To be the first to do anything is always a coup. You want first pick in your fantasy football league. Who doesn’t want first pick of the holiday White Elephant gift? Being the first child in the family certainly has its perks. Get the Full...
The U.S. government is showing support for digital currencies and seeing potential advantages to its use. A nonbinding resolution passed on Monday that touts blockchain’s secure processes and its potential in helping the unbanked.
When the news is bitcoin, usually, it is a little off the beaten path, but even by the normally inclusive standards of blockchain reporting, the latest news out of a cyrptocurrency promoter is a little odd. Apparently, the blockchain is no longer content to have...
Banks are seeking ways to cut costs and make up for the persisting low interest rates. Blockchain is one item under discussion, which is encouraging banks to work together to render such a system cost-effective and scalable without compromising confidentiality.
Bitcoin news this week will appeal to the more sensitive type, with news of young love and commitment. Investors in the digital currency are buying bitcoin in physical form for the long term, and a town in Switzerland is a honeymoon spot for bitcoin venture...
