Benjamin Pirus

Benjamin (BJ) is a full-time writer and trader in the crypto space. A former college hockey player, BJ loves a good burger, volatile Bitcoin charts and chatting about crypto.

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Another crypto player has taken steps to go mainstream, but a lot of work still remains ahead.

BitPay files with OCC to become national crypto-native trust bank

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2020-12-09T20:56:00+00:00

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New technology also means new responsibilities. Security is key in the digital age.

Today's clients demand that banks show cybersecurity chops, says JPMorgan leader

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2020-12-09T17:54:56+00:00

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Institutions still fear Bitcoin’s criminal persona, its volatility, and other factors.

Bitcoin's reputation still a deterrent for institutions, Draper fund analyst says

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2020-12-08T21:30:00+00:00

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Bitcoin may have experienced the perfect storm for success, but action by the United States government may remain a threat.

US gov is Bitcoin’s last remaining adversary, says Messari founder

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2020-12-08T19:00:00+00:00

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Too bad the brief crypto-related conversation was largely nonsensical.

‘Shameless’ season premiere name drops Bitcoin and other crypto

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2020-12-07T21:00:00+00:00

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Much like Santa himself, Bitcoin is magic.

Forget the milk and cookies, Santa is accepting Bitcoin this holiday season

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2020-12-07T20:00:00+00:00

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A vast number of nations, including many G7 members, want more rules for crypto.

World governments agree on importance of crypto regulation at G7 meeting

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2020-12-07T17:36:17+00:00

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She believes that by agreeing to certain "Terms of Service," users abdicate a portion of their rights.

It’s not about data ownership, it’s about data control, EFF director says

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2020-12-04T21:00:00+00:00

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