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Cryptocurrency

A cryptocurrency is a digital or virtual currency that uses cryptography, the process of encoding and decoding data, to secure transactions. Buying and selling is done using a blockchain, a decentralized public ledger.

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Bitcoin plunges after strong gains

Another day, another thousand dollar increase for Bitcoin. The cryptocurrency's latest gains are especially striking.
BusinessDecember 8, 2017
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Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies — how do they work?

Cryptocurrencies have grabbed a lot of attention in recent days as the value of bitcoin skyrocketed to hit record highs.
BusinessDecember 6, 2017
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Venezuela announces 'petro' cryptocurrency

The Venezuelan president has announced plans to create a cryptocurrency backed by oil, gas, gold and diamond reserves.
BusinessDecember 4, 2017
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Bitcoin derivatives trading on major exchanges

For the first time, a portion of the bitcoin trading market will take place on major exchanges.
BusinessDecember 2, 2017
Bitcoin

Bank of France in stark warning on bitcoin

Bitcoin’s dramatic gains have continued this week but the French central bank governor has issued a warning against it.
BusinessDecember 1, 2017
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Why bitcoin is valued in Zimbabwe

This year has seen cryptocurrency Bitcoin shatter all growth expectations, nowhere more than in troubled Zimbabwe.
BusinessNovember 20, 2017
Bitcoin

Bitcoin value falls dramatically in 48 hours

Has bitcoin finally hit the ceiling many have predicted it would? Its value has plummeted by $1000 in two days.
BusinessNovember 10, 2017
Bitcoin

Bitcoin hits $6,500, another all-time record

Shrugging off fears of a possible price crash, the cryptocurrency has just reached another all-time high.
BusinessNovember 1, 2017
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Overcoming roadblocks, bitcoin takes flight again

Having crossed $5,000, bitcoin seems to have overcome roadblocks. But can it sustain its run amid government regulation?
BusinessOctober 17, 2017
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Trading in bitcoins may be coming to Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs is considering launching a trading operation in bitcoins possibly pushing it into the mainstream.
BusinessOctober 3, 2017
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Bitcoin slides on stern warning from JPMorgan

The bitcoin value has taken a hit from comments made by JPMorgan Chief Executive Jamie Dimon.
BusinessSeptember 13, 2017
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Bye-bye cash, hello cryptocurrency?

The Cyborg Entrepreneur: Ricardo Ferrer Rivero on the future of payment systems.
BusinessAugust 29, 201708:13 min
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Cryptocurrency market still hot

Cryptocurrencies are a gold rush - with all the adrenal highs and lows that keep investors both obsessed and on edge.
BusinessAugust 1, 2017
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Former Mt. Gox CEO on trial in Japan

The head of the failed bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox pleads not guilty to charges of embezzlement and data manipulation.
BusinessJuly 11, 2017
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China dominates bitcoin trade

China corners bitcoin market as locals look for ways to aviod government regulations and invest abroad.
BusinessJune 7, 201702:57 min
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What is a cryptocurrency?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of virtual currencies? An explanation.
BusinessMarch 7, 201701:58 min