Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency is a digital asset designed to work as a medium of exchange that uses strong cryptography to secure financial transactions, control the creation of additional units, and verify the transfer of assets.

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Bitcoin Tumbles 8 Percent Over 24-Hour Period
Bitcoin Tumbles 8 Percent Over 24-Hour Period
December 07, 2018  |  Bitcoin

In a new round of declines for bitcoin, the popular cryptocurrency tumbled 8 percent over a 24-hour period leading up to Friday (December 7) morning....

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Bitcoin Daily: Bitcoin Plunge Sinks Crypto Startups; New Tech Predicts Crypto ‘Pump-And-Dump’ Scams
Bitcoin Daily: Bitcoin Plunge Sinks Crypto Startups; New Tech Predicts Crypto ‘Pump-And-Dump’ Scams
December 07, 2018  |  Bitcoin

In February, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued a warning to consumers about pump-and-dump cryptocurrency scams, and now regulators have some help in finding...

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Bitcoin Daily: Overstock Subsidiary Puts $2.5M In ‘GrainPay’; US Govt Works To Make Crypto Transactions Transparent
Bitcoin Daily: Overstock Subsidiary Puts $2.5M In ‘GrainPay’; US Govt Works To Make Crypto Transactions...
December 05, 2018  |  Bitcoin

Cryptocurrency exchange ErisX announced that it has raised $27.5 million from investors, including Fidelity Investments and Nasdaq Ventures. The exchange is set to launch next...

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Is mPOS The New Nonprofit Nonoptional?
Is mPOS The New Nonprofit Nonoptional?
December 05, 2018  |  MPOS Tracker

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Intel, Nasdaq Back Crypto Startup BOX’s Supply Chain Finance Launch
Intel, Nasdaq Back Crypto Startup BOX’s Supply Chain Finance Launch
December 04, 2018  |  B2B Payments

China cryptocurrency startup BOX is introducing supply chain financing services for corporate users with the help of Intel, Nasdaq and Baidu Cloud. In a press...

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Bitcoin Daily: Ripple XRP Added To KuCoin; GM Unveils Autonomous Car Blockchain Patent
Bitcoin Daily: Ripple XRP Added To KuCoin; GM Unveils Autonomous Car Blockchain Patent
December 04, 2018  |  Bitcoin

KuCoin, a digital currency exchange based in Singapore, has rolled out support for the trading of the Ripple XRP cryptocurrency, Cryptovest reported. The platform now...

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Bitcoin Falls 8 Pct To New All-Time Low
Bitcoin Falls 8 Pct To New All-Time Low
December 03, 2018  |  Bitcoin

Bitcoin marked the beginning of December with another drop in value – this time by 8 percent, according to a report by CNBC. Get the...

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Hackers Use Crypto Mining Software To Attack Cos
Hackers Use Crypto Mining Software To Attack Cos
December 03, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Hackers might have another way to steal data from corporations: cryptomining software. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Bitcoin Daily: Bitcoin Hits Seven-Year Low In Nov; Intel Patent Eyes Energy Efficient Crypto Mining
Bitcoin Daily: Bitcoin Hits Seven-Year Low In Nov; Intel Patent Eyes Energy Efficient Crypto Mining
December 02, 2018  |  Bitcoin

Bitcoin just had its worst month in seven years, dropping nearly $2,400 in price. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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