Articles 2021

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Aujourdʼhui

Bitcoin E-Gold Rush: Unregulated Technology Gains Currency

  • 01 avril 2014
  • Catherine Doyle, Stephanie M. Robinson, Stefanie Di Francesco

A look at the inherent risks if Bitcoin. Heralded as "the currency of the future", in November, 2013 a unit of bitcoin briefly became more valuable than an ounce of gold, soaring to $1,242 from less than $15 in January, 2013. Unlike gold and traditional currencies, bitcoins have no intrinsic value and are not backed by a national central bank. Bitcoins derive their value solely from market demand.

Technologies de l'information et le droit de la propriété intellectuelle

New Standard Provides Guidance on Cardholder Data Security

  • 14 janvier 2014
  • Christine Ing, Jacqueline Shinfield and David Feldman

The PCI SSC recently announced version 3.0 of the PCI DSS. Version 3.0 becomes effective on January 1, 2014, with certain requirements that are not effective until July 1, 2015. Version 2.0 will remain active until December 31, 2014 to ensure adequate time for organizations to make the transition.

Technologies de l'information et le droit de la propriété intellectuelle