Deutsche Bank Explores Outlook For Instant Payments & Blockchain Brings Options

Digital payments can deliver better immediacy and ubiquity than traditional retail payment systems and, therefore, could revolutionize payments, according to a recent Deutsche Bank research paper. The paper, titled “Instant revolution or payments? The quest for real-time payments,” recognizes bitcoin and the blockchain as playing an important role in payment technology as the need for real-time payments expands. In tackling the complex topic of instant payments, the paper reviews the different definitions of instant payments and establishes what it considers a good working definition. The European Central Bank (ECB), for instance, defines an instant payment as the real-time crediting of […]

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Bitcoin Casinos Bonuses are Rising

Bitcoin Press Release: Bitcoin has taken the gambling world by storm as an instantaneous, anonymous, speedy way of getting money in and out of online casino accounts. The result has been an explosion in the number of online casinos targeted exclusively at Bitcoin users. As competition hots up in this niche, Bitcoin casinos are starting to offer tempting bonuses that are increasingly on a par with what’s available in traditional online casinos. Bitcoin Casinos with Bonus Since its arrival on the scene in 2009, Bitcoin has been making waves throughout the financial world as people worldwide started to explore its […]

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Minnesota Official Urges Caution On Bitcoin Despite No Reported Problems In The State

Minnesota’s commerce commissioner has warned consumers in his state to be wary of bitcoin despite no reported bitcoin-related problems, according to Minneapolis The Star Tribune. The warning marks the third U.S. state regulator in a month to issue such a warning. Mike Rothman, the Minnesota commissioner, acknowledged that legitimate businesses are using bitcoin and developing legitimate uses for it to buy and sell goods. He also says there are no reports in Minnesota of consumers being scammed with bitcoin. He nonetheless warns there is a dark side to bitcoin and since it’s not backed by a government or a bank, there […]

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Imogen Heap talks Blockchain in Disrupt Conference

Empowering artists through the blockchain is something that has reached an international audience. Informing a global audience about the advantages of the blockchain far outweigh the negative publicity that it has received. In a TechCrunch interview at a Disrupt conference in London, Imogen Heap gives a detailed description of her MiMu gloves used in performances, but also a very real idea of future practices for artists- music that is- using the blockchain revolution that, she says "will fully blossom next year-2016." Public awareness has been characterized with pros and cons on the topic of blockchain technology and its effectiveness. Imogen […]

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A Primer On The Gig Economy

Approximately 53 million Americans—1 in 3 workers—are considered freelancers, according to this 2014 report by independent research firm Edelman Berland. The so-called “gig” economy has garnered a lot of international attention. Even presidential candidates are commenting on it as an issue for the 2016 election.

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Bitcoin Trading On Tenterhooks

Bitcoin trading is approaching the coming week with caution and fortunately the chart provides us with some technical indications of what to expect before committing money to the market. This analysis is provided by xbt.social with a 3-hour delay. Read the full analysis here. Not a member? Join now and receive a $29 discount using the code CCN29. Bitcoin Trading and Price Analysis Time of analysis: 11h30 UTC BTCC 1-Hour Chart From the analysis pages of xbt.social, earlier today: It’s easy to see things in the chart after a major move and the mind will suggest that another similar move […]

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Global Economic Outlook: November Capital Outflows From China Biggest Ever

US Treasury data combined with PBoC reporting suggests that China's foreign currency reserves experienced a strong decline in November. There are several explanations and some see bitcoin to be the beneficiary. This post is powered by the Bitcoin Trading Network xbt.social - CCN29 and get 29USD off! Economic Indicators World Indexes and Forex Rates   Commodities In the Calendar This Week Fed Rates Announcement Mon 14 December N/A Tue 15 December N/A Wed 16 December USD FOMC Economic Projections USD FOMC Statement USD Federal Funds Rate (expected:<0.50% previous:<0.25%) USD FOMC Press Conference Making The News Last week, the Peoples' Bank […]

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