Bitcoin

Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency. It is a decentralized digital currency without a central bank or single administrator that can be sent from user to user on the peer-to-peer bitcoin network without the need for intermediaries.

Bitcoin Miner NiceHash Reports Hack Of “Tens Of Millions”

Bitcoin Miner NiceHash Reports Hack Of “Tens Of Millions”
Bitcoin Miner NiceHash Reports Hack Of “Tens Of Millions”
December 07, 2017  |  Bitcoin

NiceHash — a Slovenian-based bitcoin miner — says that it has been the victim of the theft of tens of millions of dollars’ worth of bitcoin....

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Revolut To Enable Cryptocurrency Trading
Revolut To Enable Cryptocurrency Trading
December 06, 2017  |  Fintech Investments

Revolut, the mobile banking startup, announced Tuesday at TechCrunch’s Disrupt Berlin event that it is combining its traditional banking business with cryptocurrency to enable customers...

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Bitcoin Blasts Past $12,000
Bitcoin Blasts Past $12,000
December 06, 2017  |  Bitcoin

Another morning, another bitcoin record. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Israel Gunning To Be Cryptocurrencies’ Global Headquarters
Israel Gunning To Be Cryptocurrencies’ Global Headquarters
December 05, 2017  |  Digital Payments

Should Israel embrace cryptocurrencies wholeheartedly? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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UK Expands Anti-Money Laundering Rules To Cover Crypto
UK Expands Anti-Money Laundering Rules To Cover Crypto
December 05, 2017  |  Bitcoin

The U.K. is aiming to boost regulation of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies by giving the European Union (EU) expanded anti-money laundering rules that would require...

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SEC Puts The Hammer Down On ICO Scam
SEC Puts The Hammer Down On ICO Scam
December 05, 2017  |  Fraud Prevention

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced news on Monday (Dec. 4) that it obtained an emergency asset freeze to stop an initial coin offering...

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Today In Data: Spontaneous Commerce, Shared Housing And Smart Decanters
Today In Data: Spontaneous Commerce, Shared Housing And Smart Decanters
December 04, 2017  |  Today In Data

The holidays are always filled with product releases (just in time for holiday shopping), plenty of innovations, a few bizarre products and end-of-year evaluations on...

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Coinbase Names New President
Coinbase Names New President
December 04, 2017  |  Personnel

Coinbase, the cryptocurrency exchange operator, announced late last week that it has appointed Asiff Hirji as its president and chief operating officer. Get the Full...

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