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CFPB examines Big Tech's role in mobile payment systems ahead of rulemaking
7.9.2023
The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has focused the role of Apple and Google in mobile payments with a critical eye
From Vintage to MNTGE: Digital Fashion Brand to Release NFT Patches Linked to IRL Rewards
25.7.2023
The patches were designed by 11 artists, including Jen Stark, Nyan Cat creator Christopher Torres and Bored Ape Yacht Club artist Seneca, and are embedded with NFC chips
Hip-Hop Collab Teams PUMA, Roc Nation and Legitimate for Sneaker Release
14.7.2023
The three models of sneakers celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop and each one has an NFC chip owners can scan to claim an NFT and access exclusive music content
Bank of China Expands Digital Yuan Testing to SIM Cards and NFC Payments
13.7.2023
The state-owned financial institution Bank of China has revealed a partnership with China Unicom and China Telecom in order to test SIM cards and near-field communication (NFC) payments tethered to the renminbi. The Bank of China explains that the pilot will be tested by selected users and areas...
Shiba Inu Introduces ‘Shibacals’ to Link NFTs to Real-World Items; SHIB Jumps
22.6.2023
Developers shared plans for an NFC-linked authentication service in a Thursday update
The Lightning Network Lunch: A Bitcoin contactless payment story
18.5.2022
A data analyst on the Isle of Man demonstrated how contactless payments work on Bitcoin’s Lightning Network using an NFC enabled "Bolt Card."
The John Madden Video Game Concussion Drama, Explained
30.12.2021
Legendary NFL coach John Madden died on the morning of Tuesday, December 28. While many took the occasion of his passing to celebrate the man’s coaching, broadcasting, and video game legacy, others used it as an opportunity to call Madden out for his part in turning “brain injuries into a video...
Austrian Post combines NFT and NFC tech for digital postage stamp
27.5.2021
The Austrian post is set to incorporate Near Field Communication to its award-winning nonfungible token digital postage stamp
Everledger and Glasgow Uni team up to fight counterfeit Scotch Whisky
18.12.2020
About 40% of vintage whisky bottles were either fake or not produced when claimed
Stablecoin Adoption Skyrockets in Rural South Korean Province
28.7.2020
A South Korean county with a population of mostly elderly residents has seen a strong rise in stablecoin adoption
Contactless NFC Hardware Wallet Authorizes Crypto Transactions With a Tap
24.6.2020
A new cryptocurrency hardware wallet stores private keys securely and fully isolated, while NFC technology enables authorization of transactions through a mobile device
Italian Winery Adopts Interactive Screw-Caps With Blockchain Verification
24.1.2020
Italian winery Vigneti Massa is launching blockchain-enabled caps for some of its wines, allowing consumers to verify the vines and vintage of individual bottles
Keep Your Money and Passport Safe With Products You Can Buy With BCH
28.6.2019
In this day and age, carrying your wallet, passport and mobile phone inside the inner pocket of your jacket is simply not enough to protect your assets. Thankfully, there’s a company called Tarriss which offers products designed to secure both your digital cash and personal data. It sells...
Dutch Bank ABN AMRO Launches Blockchain Inventory Tracking Platform ‘Forcefield’
20.5.2019
Dutch bank ABN AMRO is launching a blockchain-based inventory tracking platform