Blockchain

Block chain, is a growing list of records, called blocks, that are linked using cryptography.
Bitcoin Not The Same As Money, Miami-Dade Court Rules
July 26, 2016

In a closely followed case focused on bitcoin as a currency, a Miami-Dade judge on Monday (July 25) ruled bitcoin doesn’t count as money when declining to pursue charges against a man that law enforcement alleged illegally sold the digital currency. Get the Full Story...

Ethereum Hack Workaround Upsets Some Bitcoin Developers
July 25, 2016

Ethereum, the alternative digital currency that was the victim of a hack last month that caused close to $60 million of investors’ funds to fall under the control of an anonymous group or person, is facing warnings from some bitcoin developers who took issue with...

Washington Bitcoin Miners Will Soon Pay More For Electric
July 22, 2016

Not long ago, it was disclosed that the supply of bitcoin was going to be halved. Now, it seems that, at least in one U.S. state, miners are going to have to work extra hard just to keep the lights on, literally. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Petition Aims To Take The Mystery Out Of Blockchain Custody
July 21, 2016

The blockchain has another link, this time in the legal world. 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 completing...

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Illegal Drug Sellers Borrow A Page From ECommerce
July 18, 2016

The illegal purchase of drugs is alive and growing on the so-called dark Internet, where users can make purchases anonymously. 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...

Meet YoCoin: The Bitcoin Alternative
July 11, 2016

There’s another digital currency in town, and its name is YoCoin. 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 completing...

Bitcoin Halving Ups The Pressure For Miners
July 11, 2016

In a move that is designed to keep inflation down for the virtual currency known as bitcoin, the amount being made available globally is being halved, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Bitcoin’s (Donald) Trump Card
July 08, 2016

Bitcoin’s trump card may be Donald Trump. 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 completing this form, you agree...

Bitcoin Remittance App Enters US Market
July 04, 2016

Abra, the bitcoin remittance app, has made its way to the U.S. — via the iPhone and Android app options. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....