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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.

China To Shut Down Cryptocurrency Exchanges

China To Shut Down Cryptocurrency Exchanges
China To Shut Down Cryptocurrency Exchanges
September 11, 2017  |  International

Bitcoin, the popular cryptocurrency, is facing increased scrutiny from government regulators in China, which are reportedly gearing up to close Chinese bitcoin exchanges. Get the...

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R3, Ripple Embroiled In Lawsuit Over Contract To Buy XRPs
R3, Ripple Embroiled In Lawsuit Over Contract To Buy XRPs
September 11, 2017  |  Blockchain

R3 Holdco and Ripple Labs are embroiled in a lawsuit. The two U.S. blockchain startups are suing each other over option contracts to purchase XRP,...

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Russia To Regulate Cryptocurrencies, Says Finance Ministry
Russia To Regulate Cryptocurrencies, Says Finance Ministry
September 11, 2017  |  Digital Payments

At the same time that China is reportedly gearing up to shut down bitcoin exchanges in the country, Russia is moving to regulate the burgeoning...

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Guardian Of The Analytics Galaxy
Guardian Of The Analytics Galaxy
September 07, 2017  |  Fraud Prevention

Think the life of a vice president of analytics is all about the numbers? Think again.  There’s data, to be sure — reams of it. But...

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Russia Wary Of ICOs
Russia Wary Of ICOs
September 06, 2017  |  Bitcoin

The Bank of Russia, the country’s central bank, released a new statement Tuesday (Sept. 5) highlighting the risks associated with cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings...

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Cryptocurrency Transactions Could Surpass $1 Trillion This Year
Cryptocurrency Transactions Could Surpass $1 Trillion This Year
September 06, 2017  |  Bitcoin

The value of cryptocurrency transactions is forecast to surpass $1 trillion this year, which is 15 times the level reached in 2016. Get the Full...

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Paris Hilton Announces Participation In Upcoming LydianCoin ICO
Paris Hilton Announces Participation In Upcoming LydianCoin ICO
September 05, 2017  |  Payment Methods

Paris Hilton tweeted over the weekend that she is planning to participate in the upcoming LydianCoin initial coin offering. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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China Bans ICOs, Citing Scams And Investor Risks
China Bans ICOs, Citing Scams And Investor Risks
September 05, 2017  |  International

In what might be a major regulatory shot across the initial coin offering (ICO) bow, China has put in place an immediate ban on funding...

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 Bitcoin Slides On China ICO Ban
 Bitcoin Slides On China ICO Ban
September 05, 2017  |  Payments Innovation

Bitcoin prices were hit by a significant downdraft in the wake of news Monday that Chinese regulators have put in place a ban on initial...

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