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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Israel’s Central Bank Says Bitcoin Is An Asset

Israel’s Central Bank Says Bitcoin Is An Asset
Israel’s Central Bank Says Bitcoin Is An Asset
January 08, 2018  |  Bitcoin

An asset, not a currency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Payments 2018: Think This — Not That
Payments 2018: Think This — Not That
January 08, 2018  |  Payments Innovation

In 800 B.C., when people wanted to know the answer to “what’s next” about their personal futures, they flocked to Delphi and asked Pythia, the...

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Western Union Ripple Rumor Sends Stocks Roaring
Western Union Ripple Rumor Sends Stocks Roaring
January 08, 2018  |  Blockchain

Western Union is reportedly gearing up to embrace Ripple’s blockchain technology. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Visa Nixes Crypto Debit Cards
Visa Nixes Crypto Debit Cards
January 08, 2018  |  VISA

Visa, the payments company, has terminated its relationship with WaveCrest, a cryptocurrency card provider. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Bitcoin Miners Look Beyond China For Cheap Energy
Bitcoin Miners Look Beyond China For Cheap Energy
January 05, 2018  |  Bitcoin

Facing pressure from the Chinese government, bitcoin mining collectives are shifting their operations overseas, Bloomberg reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Happy Ninth, Bitcoin, And Now What?
Happy Ninth, Bitcoin, And Now What?
January 05, 2018  |  Bitcoin

Traditional ninth anniversary gifts are pottery and willow. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Zuckerberg Hedges On Crypto On Facebook
Zuckerberg Hedges On Crypto On Facebook
January 05, 2018  |  Facebook / Meta

Add Mark Zuckerberg to the growing list of people interested in cryptocurrency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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CFTC To Discuss Self-Certification Process For Listing Cryptocurrencies
CFTC To Discuss Self-Certification Process For Listing Cryptocurrencies
January 05, 2018  |  Bitcoin

In response to concerns over bitcoin’s potential effect on the U.S. financial system, the nation’s derivatives regulator will hold two meetings this month to discuss its...

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