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XRP, Libra and Visa to Fight It Out for Cross-Border Remittance Crown
30.6.2019
Given Facebook’s 2 billion strong user base, will banks become more amenable to cryptocurrency adoption as a way of maintaining their relevance in international money transfer?
How to Pay Employees or Get Paid With Bitcoin
29.6.2019
Paying or getting paid with digital coins is the norm in the cryptocurrency sector. Participants in many other industries, however, may also be tempted to take advantage of the benefits offered by decentralized currencies. In the case of bitcoin cash (BCH), that means fast, secure and low-cost...
Charles Hoskinson Thinks Cardano Will Prevail Over Libra in Emerging Markets
28.6.2019
Cardano’s founder thinks emerging markets can produce millions of future crypto users, but operating in such areas requires strong relationships
EU Banks to Deploy Instant Payments System in Response to Competition From Libra
27.6.2019
A comprehensive instantaneous payments system may be in place in the European Union by 2020
Former Visa Exec-Led Startup Ships Nearly 4,000 Crypto Cards in a Week
27.6.2019
Former Visa exec-led Crypterium has delivered nearly 4,000 crypto cards globally in one week
Amazon-Owned Twitch Quietly Brings Back Bitcoin Payments
27.6.2019
Bitcoin payments have been enabled again on Amazon-owned, popular game streaming platform Twitch
Coinbase Users Now Have 'Recharge' Capabilities With Bitcoin Lightning Network
27.6.2019
Bitrefill has made it possible for Coinbase users to access its suite of Bitcoin Lightning services directly from within their exchange accounts
Market Rebound Boosts Adoption of Cryptocurrencies for Payments
27.6.2019
The use of digital assets to make payments is growing, according to a recently published study. It reveals that cryptocurrency’s role as a viable means of payment has been expanding and this year’s market rebound has increased the turnover of crypto payments. The report suggests that...
Coinbase Pro Announces Support for Chainlink Token
27.6.2019
Coinbase Pro is rolling out support for Chainlink’s ERC-20 token
Imgur Receives $20M From Ex-Ripple CTO’s Payments Startup
26.6.2019
Imgur received $20 million in investment from a payment startup founded by ex-Ripple CTO Stefan Thomas
Square Rolls Out Bitcoin Deposits for Cash App to General Public
26.6.2019
Cash App now accommodates bitcoin deposits from third party wallets, according to a recent update of a Square support page
Opera’s Browser With Built-In Crypto Wallet Launches for iPhones
26.6.2019
Opera's ethereum and dapp-focused wallet is now available in the latest iOS version of its browser app
Drug Abuse and Cryptocurrencies – The Dark Side
26.6.2019
As the world observes the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, we hereby attempt to analyze the correlation between the crypto space and illicit drugs and how it has been affecting people around the globe. In its 10 years of existence, Bitcoin has found thousands of...
What Indonesia Reveals About Facebook’s Libra Plan
26.6.2019
Facebook’s omnipresence in Indonesia raises questions about how Libra will impact retail users
JPMorgan to Start Customer Trials of Its ‘JPM Coin’ Crypto
25.6.2019
JPMorgan Chase is reportedly to start client trials of its "JPM Coin" cryptocurrency for intercompany remittances
SWIFT to Allow GPI Payments on Blockchain Platforms
24.6.2019
SWIFT revealed that it will soon allow GPI payments on DLT-platforms
SWIFT Gives Blockchain Platforms Access to ‘Instant’ GPI Payments Following R3 Trial
24.6.2019
Interbank messaging giant SWIFT will soon allow DLT-based trade platforms to make use of its GPI platform for traceable, near-instant payments
Facebook Seeking Crypto Wallet Data Engineer, Regulatory Policy Expert
24.6.2019
Facebook is seeking a data professional to work on its crypto wallet Calibra, as well as a policy specialist to help with regulatory hurdles
NowPayments Review: A Non-Custodial Service for Integrating Cryptocurrency Payments into Your Business
24.6.2019
Cryptocurrencies are here to stay, and they are gradually transitioning away from a tool for traders to make a quick buck in speculative trades into the future of money. Facebook recently unveiled its plan to build a cryptocurrency that will be used as means of payment and method of exchange...
How Facebook’s Libra Will Affect Other Cryptocurrencies Focused On Global Payments And Transfers?
23.6.2019
Facebook is by far the most significant social network, with its user base running in a couple of billions, and a presence in almost every country on this planet. Understandably, the giant entering the cryptocurrency space has made regulators across the globe worried and protest against...