Bitcoin for Bankers Webinar | Center for Financial Training

Bitcoin lurked around the edges of the Internet during its first few years of existence, skyrocketed to exceed the price of gold, and has now seemingly faded. But contrary to popular belief, Bitcoin is still alive and well, and is starting to be used in some innovative ways.

We'll bring you up to speed on what Bitcoin is, how it compares to other virtual currencies, and what the threats and...

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Why Banks Are Testing Bitcoin's Blockchain (Without ...

Why Banks Are Testing Bitcoin's Blockchain (Without Bitcoin)

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June 01 2015, 3:07pm EDT

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Ask a U.S. banker about the prospects for Bitcoin, a digital currency with no trusted central authority or mechanism to reverse transactions, and you're likely to get a lukewarm answer.

But financial institutions are increasingly taking an interest in...

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Chicagoans are jumping into the world of bitcoin ...

Chicagoans are jumping into the world of bitcoin: 'Everyone thinks I'm crazy'

Lou Fuglia / Chicago Tribune

Michael Unetich, vice president of cryptocurrencies at Trading Technologies, credits the rapid rise in bitcoin's price on Monday to "pent-up demand" from those investors who deemed standard bitcoin trading too risky.

Michael Unetich, vice president of cryptocurrencies at Trading...

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