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Crypto Debit Card Providers Hit After Visa Cuts Ties With Issuer

European bitcoin debit card providers say they were told to suspend their services by card network Visa on Friday.

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Ripple Claims 3 Big Money Transfer Firms Will Use XRP in 2018

In a tweet late Thursday night, Ripple stated that three of the top five money transfer businesses will begin using its XRP cryptocurrency in 2018.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse. (Christopher Michel/Wikimedia Commons)

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Zuckerberg to Study Crypto in Quest to Fix Facebook

The CEO of Facebook has announced he's open to exploring blockchains and cryptocurrencies in his first public comments on the topic.

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$100 Billion Controversy: XRP's Surge Raises Hard Questions for Ripple

Ripple has a complicated relationship with its native cryptocurrency XRP, one that critics contend many recent buyers of the token may not understand.

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VR Penny Stock Up 200% on Crypto Pivot Claims

A VR penny stock saw 200 percent surge in stock price after announcing a shift in corporate focus to cryptocurrencies.

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Coinbase to Customers: Don't Forget to Pay Taxes on Bitcoin Gains

Exchange and wallet startup Coinbase has taken to reminding its customers to pay taxes due on their cryptocurrency gains.

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Bank Blockchain Integration: A Challenge Overcome

It's a long road yet to mainstream blockchain use, according to Santander's head of blockchain R&D. But integration, he argues, won't be the issue.

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Merrill Lynch Bans Clients from Investing in Bitcoin Fund

Merrill Lynch, the brokerage arm of Bank of America, has blocked financial advisers and clients from trading in bitcoin-related investments.

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Sneaky Crypto Malware Miners Are Targeting Ad Networks Next

Websites and publishers need to be prepared for cryptocurrency miners slipping into ads on their sites, according to Israeli adtech firm Spotad.

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Volatility: A Necessary Ingredient for Monetary and Social Transition

Cryptocurrency volatility isn't just here to stay, it's heralding the chaotic change of the blockchain future yet to come.

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