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Driving Cryptocurrency Adoption on the Ground: Lessons Learned from Dash in Thailand
23.7.2019
Real life payments have been the number one use-case of cryptocurrencies. Yet, a decade after Bitcoin’s genesis, it’s still a long way to mass adoption on both sides of the scenario, for the customers and merchants. With local teams around […]
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WATCH: Former ConsenSys Fintech Lead Says Facebook Will Rule Crypto Payments
18.7.2019
Llanos sees Facebook's rise in the payments space as nearly inevitable. So how can startups compete? He has some ideas
Tokyo ‘Builds SWIFT Network for Crypto Payments with FATF’s Blessing’
18.7.2019
The Japanese government is reportedly spearheading an international initiative to create a “network for cryptocurrency payments, similar to the SWIFT network used by banks” – in conjunction with the country’s top regulator and the inter-governmental Financial Action Task Force (FATF).
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Cuba Libra? Island Nation Slowly Explores Cryptocurrency Options
16.7.2019
Cuba highlights the difference between bitcoin and corporate token projects like Libra
Crypto Companies Offer Deals to Amazon Prime Day Shoppers
16.7.2019
These three blockchain firms are offering discounts in honor of the Amazon ecommerce extravaganza
Korea’s Biggest Credit Card Firm Wins Patent for Blockchain Credit System
15.7.2019
Shinhan Card has been granted a patent for a blockchain payment system that could reportedly do away with physical credit cards
South African Payment Gateway Drops BTC Over Fees and Network Congestion
13.7.2019
On July 12, South African payment gateway service Payfast announced the company is dropping bitcoin core (BTC) payments due to network congestion and high fees. Payfast emphasized that BTC has a number of limitations and design flaws which makes it an “impractical substitute for cash.”...
Wala Was Africa’s Perfect Crypto Success Story – Until It Collapsed
11.7.2019
Wala went from serving customers in Uganda to shuttering its payments app. Here's what sources say happened
Bitcoin Startup Brings Lightning Network Payments to Amazon, Whole Foods
11.7.2019
U.S.-based payments startup Fold has made Lightning Network payments possible at Amazon, Starbucks, Uber and other big name retailers
Crypto Payment Platforms Offer Working Examples — Competition Heats Up
11.7.2019
As competition among crypto payment platforms intensifies, Square’s Cash App has introduced BTC deposits from external wallets
Fold App Enables Bitcoin Lightning Payments at Whole Foods, Starbucks
10.7.2019
The payments feature will facilitate in-store or online purchases at blue chip retailers including Starbucks, Whole Foods, AMC, Home Depot, and Southwest Airlines
Visa Makes Its Second Investment into a Crypto Startup
10.7.2019
Visa has made its second investment in a crypto startup by co-leading a $40 million funding round with Blockchain Capital
Facebook Says It Won’t Launch Crypto in India Due to Regulatory Issues
10.7.2019
Facebook reportedly said that current regulatory restrictions mean it has "no plans" to launch its digital wallet service and crypto in India
TravelbyBit, Backed By Binance, Introduces Beta App, Which Allows Payments For Flight And Hotel Bookings In Cryptocurrency!
8.7.2019
TravelByBit, an organization that empowers its clients to book flights and hotels through cryptocurrencies, has introduced the beta version of its application. TravelbyBit beta application is presently live. Moreover, it enables the customers to book flights and hotels with BTC (Bitcoin),...
Electrum Wallet Is Adding Support for Bitcoin’s Lightning Network
5.7.2019
The popular wallet service Electrum is soon to add official support for bitcoin's lightning network, its founder has told CoinDesk
BrewDog Now Lets You Buy Company Shares Paying With 10 Cryptocurrencies
5.7.2019
Scottish craft beer brewery now accepts 10 cryptocurrencies for its crowdfunding that has raised $90 million since 2010
39,000 More Merchants Can Accept Litecoin With Flexa Integration
4.7.2019
Litecoin is now accepted by around 40,000 more merchants including Whole Foods, following integration with Flexa network
Bitcoin Cash Register Surpasses 10,000 Installs and BCH is Coming to Brave in Weekly Video Update
1.7.2019
Bitcoin Cash Register has surpassed 10,000 installs on the Google Play Store, live streaming platform Twitch reinstates cryptocurrency payments and BCH is coming to the Brave web browser. Watch these and other developments discussed in this week’s video update on Bitcoin.com’s Youtube...
Bitcoin, Facebook and the End of 20th Century Money
1.7.2019
Bitcoin is surging and Libra is shaking up regulators as the globe faces a period of doubt on the economic front
Top-10 Industries Being Transformed by Blockchain
30.6.2019
The advent of distributed ledger technology has comprised the catalyst for a new wave of creative destruction. Here are the top-10 industries that are affected the most