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Bitcoin News
CFTC Chairman: Bitcoin Is Best Suited for Long-Term Buy and Hold, Not Form of Payment
The chair of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has said that bitcoin has elements of all the different asset classes.Speaking to CNBC's...
Bitcoin News
Skype Plays an Increasing Role of Importance in Bitcoin OTC Trading
Cryptocurrency enthusiasts often rely on centralized exchanges to trade Bitcoin and altcoins. At the same time, the OTC market is growing by leaps and...
Industry and Adoption
Nasdaq CEO: We Would Consider Becoming a Cryptocurrency Exchange
The CEO of Nasdaq has said that the stock exchange 'would consider' becoming a cryptocurrency exchange in the future once the industry overcomes hurdles.Speaking...
Bitcoin News
Gemini Teams Up With Nasdaq to Monitor Market for Abusive Trading Practices
The bitcoin exchange created by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss is teaming up with Nasdaq Inc., in a bid to boost defenses against bad actors.Under...
Bitcoin Mining
Chinese Police Confiscate 600 Bitcoin Mining Machines
Chinese police have reportedly confiscated 600 bitcoin mining machines following reports of irregular electricity usage.In the China city of Tianjin officials are continuing their crackdown...
Bitcoin News
Police Arrest Icelandic Big Bitcoin Heist Fugitive in Amsterdam
Amsterdam police have confirmed that they have arrested an Icelandic fugitive alleged to have masterminded the theft of 600 bitcoin mining computers worth around...
Bitcoin News
Goldman Sachs Inches Closer to Launching a Bitcoin Trading Desk
Goldman Sachs is looking to enter the cryptocurrency world. It is evident the financial firm wants to embrace Bitcoin in some official capacity. Setting...
Bitcoin News
Survey: One in Five Finance Firms Are Considering Trading in Cryptocurrencies
One in five finance firms is thinking about trading cryptocurrencies in the next 12 months, according to a new survey by Thomson Reuters.The survey...
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Philippines Insurance Company Issues Warning to Public About Cryptocurrencies
The Philippines Insurance Commission (IC) has become the latest to speak out against cryptocurrencies as it warns the public about the possible risks in using...
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Online Travel Company CheapAir.com Is Searching for a New Bitcoin Payment Processor
Online travel agency CheapAir.com has announced that it is changing its bitcoin payment processor after Coinbase said it would no longer support 'custodial' solutions...
Bitcoin News
Circle Raises Minimum Purchase Threshold as OTC Bitcoin Trading Popularity Surges
Investing in Bitcoin has become a lot more appealing as of late. For some users, they simply buy from exchanges, whereas others rely on...
Bitcoin News
Goldman Sachs-Backed Circle Increases Minimum Bitcoin Trades to $500,000
Goldman Sachs-backed Circle had doubled its minimum bitcoin trade size to $500,000 despite a drop in currency values across the market.Jeremy Allaire, CEO of...
