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.

Swiss Consortium Adopts Single Digital Identity For Online Purchases

Swiss Consortium Adopts Single Digital Identity For Online Purchases
Swiss Consortium Adopts Single Digital Identity For Online Purchases
November 22, 2017  |  eCommerce

A consortium of nine large companies — including UBS, Credit Suisse, Swisscom, Swiss Post, SIX, Raiffeisen, Swiss Railways, Zuercher Kantonalbank and Mobiliar — will enable Swiss consumers...

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ECB Says Cryptocurrencies Now Too Small To Pose Threat
ECB Says Cryptocurrencies Now Too Small To Pose Threat
November 21, 2017  |  Bitcoin

The president of the European Central Bank, Mario Draghi, said cryptocurrencies in the Eurozone have had a limited impact on the economy. Get the Full...

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About $30M In Cryptocurrency Just Went Up In Hacker Smoke
About $30M In Cryptocurrency Just Went Up In Hacker Smoke
November 21, 2017  |  Blockchain

Hackers have managed a $30.95 million payday — by hacking Tether, a startup offering dollar-backed digital tokens. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Today In Data: Bitcoin Is Up, Trust In Alibaba Is Down
Today In Data: Bitcoin Is Up, Trust In Alibaba Is Down
November 20, 2017  |  Today In Data

When it comes to innovation in technology, there are bound to be positives as well as negatives. While eCommerce is booming, some marketplaces are having...

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Top Blockchain CEOs Say Many ICOs Are Fraudulent
Top Blockchain CEOs Say Many ICOs Are Fraudulent
November 20, 2017  |  Bitcoin

Two top bitcoin rivals are in agreement: Many initial coin offerings (ICO) are fraudulent. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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The Up-And-Down Edition: Bitcoin, Chase Pay And Amazon Prices
The Up-And-Down Edition: Bitcoin, Chase Pay And Amazon Prices
November 20, 2017  |  Data Dive

While the holiday clock starts softly counting down when the calendar turns to Nov. 1, the real excitement kicks in on Thanksgiving once the dinner dishes are cleared, the coffee and dessert...

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Singles’ Day Sizzles, IPOs Fizzle And Mt. Gox Brings (More) Pain
Singles’ Day Sizzles, IPOs Fizzle And Mt. Gox Brings (More) Pain
November 17, 2017  |  Sizzle/Fizzle

Sizzle Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Swiss Bank Gives Investors A Way To Bet Against Bitcoin
Swiss Bank Gives Investors A Way To Bet Against Bitcoin
November 17, 2017  |  Bitcoin

Vontobel, the Swiss bank, is giving investors the ability to bet against cryptocurrency, gearing up to launch two mini futures to short bitcoin. Get the...

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After Its Big ICO, Tezos May Be In Serious Trouble
After Its Big ICO, Tezos May Be In Serious Trouble
November 17, 2017  |  Blockchain

Troubling times over at Tezos — the blockchain company that made headlines in July when it snapped up $232 million through its independent coin offering. The...

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