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These 3 companies could sprint ahead of Wall Street when it comes to cryptocurrency

Also, ecommerce company Rakuten is one company that has already announced it's launching a cryptocurrency based on its loyalty program. Meanwhile, Wall Street banks are staying far away from digital currencies. Financial advisers employed by Bank of America Merrill Lynch were instructed to not ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency http://ift.tt/2oBN46L via IFTTT http://ift.tt/eA8V8J

5 brands latching onto cryptocurrency craze

It has announced plans to become the world's first cryptocurrency friendly airport, partnering with store owners within terminal premises to accept payments in cryptocurrencies. Consumers will be able to make payments at the stores, kiosks and coffee shops using cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency http://ift.tt/2HYpkBx via IFTTT http://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Cryptocurrency Miners Bought $776M in GPUs in 2017, Mostly From AMD

New data on the GPU market has put formal numbers behind the visible impact of cryptocurrency mining on GPU prices. Unfortunately, we've also got fresh information suggesting the GPU price inflation cycle isn't ending any time soon. Jon Peddie Research has released data on GPU sales in Q4 2017 ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency http://ift.tt/2oAR7jz via IFTTT http://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Venezuela Claims Petro Cryptocurrency Has Raised $3bn from Investors in 127 Countries

The Venezuelan government has made some new claims about the pre-sale of the country's oil-backed cryptocurrency , the petro. After one week, President Nicolas Maduro said that the petro had raised $3 billion from 171,015 certified purchases, from investors in 127 countries. The majority of the ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency http://ift.tt/2F922Y5 via IFTTT http://ift.tt/eA8V8J

SOV Coin: Neema CEO Shares Exclusive Insights into Marshall Islands' National Cryptocurrency

The Marshall Islands is planning to launch a national cryptocurrency , helped by Israeli startup Neema. author by Christine Masters , 01 March. Subscribe. articleStartImage. The SOV crypto coin will soon become legal tender in the Pacific republic of Marshall Islands, after the country's parliament ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency http://ift.tt/2oA3e0m via IFTTT http://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Companies, lawyers probed for selling cryptocurrency initial coin offerings

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is now investigating companies and individuals for possibly violating securities laws through initial coin offerings (ICO), or token sales, of cryptocurrency . The SEC reportedly issued “dozens” of subpoenas and information requests to determine how sales ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency http://ift.tt/2oD8Ere via IFTTT http://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Uber Creator Invents New Cryptocurrency—And Wants Your Help Making It Reality

Over the past five months, Camp has been sketching out plans for a brand new cryptocurrency that aims to fix technical and other challenges plaguing existing projects, such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. His hope, he told Fortune, is to resuscitate virtual currency's original promise: an instant, affordable, and ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency http://ift.tt/2tc65RW via IFTTT http://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Report finds millennials want to use cryptocurrency in their favorite games

A recent report published by Worldwide Asset Exchange states that millennials want to see cryptocurrencies become a normal part of gaming. The report stems from 1,000 gamers located in North America that have already purchased, sold, and traded virtual items online at least once. According to the ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency http://ift.tt/2oD8CQ8 via IFTTT http://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Liechtenstein's Bank Frick Introduces 'Direct' Cryptocurrency Investment And Cold Storage

Liechtenstein lending institution Bank Frick now offers “direct investment” and cold storage of five cryptocurrencies, it announced in a press release Feb. 28, noting it is the “first” financial instituion in the country to do so. Aimed primarily at “professional market participants and financial intermediaries,” ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency http://ift.tt/2GRC8Zl via IFTTT http://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Australian Newsagents Now Offer In-Store Cryptocurrency Purchases

Bitcoin still remains largely inaccessible to the majority of people. Anyone can sign up for an exchange, but few people feel comfortable sharing their identity and associated documents. Newsagents in Australia will try to address this problem moving forward. Bitcoin and Ethereum can be purchased ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency http://ift.tt/2ozN4UI via IFTTT http://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Cryptocurrency News March 1st – IMG_4346.JPG

So someone at FastCompany has predicted the end of Bitcoin. This is actually a fairly interesting piece in that it evaluates where we last were when we had decentralized currencies (which was done to enrich the wealthy) – I wanted to dunk on this, but it's well-written and I like it! What a world. from Google Alert - cryptocurrency http://ift.tt/2F6ZN7J via IFTTT http://ift.tt/eA8V8J

How brands are leveraging the cryptocurrency hype

The trend of cryptocurrency has now reached marketing. How are brands seizing the opportunity of this trend? 2017 has been the year that we've learned more about cryptocurrency , the rise of bitcoin and how blockchain is widely expected to change the future of digital transactions. As this trend won't ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency http://ift.tt/2oxtBEg via IFTTT http://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Top Cryptocurrency Acronyms

If you are new to the world of cryptocurrency , it can sometimes seem intimidating. One way in ... DEX refers to Decentralised exchanges, and refers to the future of cryptocurrency trading. A lot of the cryptocurrency community is looking into DEX solutions as a way of fixing perpetual issues. The buyers ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency http://ift.tt/2F6ZJVx via IFTTT http://ift.tt/eA8V8J

SEC cracks down on cryptocurrency shenanigans, report says

US regulators apparently are pushing harder to squeeze the snake oil out of the new cryptocurrency technology. Digital currency and its underlying technology, blockchain, has the potential to refashion financial transactions and data sharing. But there are plenty of shenanigans, particularly through the ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency http://ift.tt/2FfTYry via IFTTT http://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Overstock.com Shares Drop on SEC Cryptocurrency Probe

Overstock.com Inc. OSTK -4.14% shares fell as much as 10% Thursday morning after the company's cryptocurrency -focused subsidiary, tZero, said that the Securities and Exchange Commission was investigating its sale of digital tokens. In a securities filing Thursday, the online retailer revealed that the ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency http://ift.tt/2GTA1nQ via IFTTT http://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Paying for Genetic Data with Cryptocurrency

All transactions between consumers and purchasers will private, stored in the blockchain, and powered by a cryptocurrency called Nebula tokens. Here's a rough idea of how it will work: Nebula will ask consumers to participate in detailed health surveys, then companies interested in particular traits or ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency http://ift.tt/2Fh3LxJ via IFTTT http://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Cryptocurrency Mines are Pushing Up GPU Prices, and AMD is Worried

Graphics processors have skyrocketed in price over recent months, as cryptocurrency miners rush to use the ultra-powerful chips in their machines. It seems like a golden time for GPU companies, especially after the discovery that the chips are also perfect for autonomous cars, but AMD is worried that its ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency http://ift.tt/2oI3byU via IFTTT http://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Overstock reveals SEC is probing its cryptocurrency

Overstock.com, run by CEO and cryptocurrency evangelist Patrick Byrne, revealed in regulatory documents on Thursday it was under investigation by securities regulators into its bitcoin-like business. The news sent the company's stock down 5.5 percent to $57.10. While Overstock is known for getting ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency http://ift.tt/2HSZcbo via IFTTT http://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Singapore: Central Bank 'Assessing' Need For More Cryptocurrency Regulation

Singapore's central bank has said it is again looking at cryptocurrency regulation, appearing to amend previous comments about a hands-off approach, Reuters reported Thursday, March 1. Part of a speech quoted by various publications Thursday saw the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) deputy ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency http://ift.tt/2oLelTc via IFTTT http://ift.tt/eA8V8J