Leafbuyer Technologies said on Monday (Jan. 7) that it has rolled out the first part of a blockchain initiative that has multiple phases, according to an announcement. With the launch, customers can make a blockchain wallet from inside the Leafbuyer Loyalty application. After users make...
The China Banking Association (CBA) has announced the launch of a blockchain-based platform for trade finance. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...
BitTorrent introduced a digital token that enables its users to receive faster downloads on the file-sharing platform, Venture Beat reported. The BitTorrent Foundation-issued cryptocurrency will let users earn rewards for sharing their computer power. At the same time, users can use the tokens toward speedier...
Bitcoin finished up its worst year yet, as the price of the popular cryptocurrency plummeted by over 80 percent over 2018, Coindesk reported. In addition, the digital currency’s total capitalization dropped by almost $700 billion. That news came after the cryptocurrency reached a record high...
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Italy’s Ministry of Economic Development has published a list of 30 experts who have been tasked to develop the country’s blockchain strategy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...
The ex-CEO of the Mt. Gox bitcoin exchange, who faced charges of alleged embezzlement, denied guilt in a Tokyo court during closing arguments, Coindesk reported. The cryptocurrency exchange failed after it reportedly lost hundreds of thousands of bitcoins worth $480 million. Although the ex-CEO isn’t...
According to the U.S. Department of Defense, blockchain has “a lot of potential” to help the way troops respond to disaster relief. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...
The government of India is reportedly considering the legalization of digital currencies, with some restrictions, per CoinDesk. According to reports, an unnamed senior official, who was reportedly present for the meetings of an interdisciplinary committee, said, “There is a general consensus that cryptocurrency cannot be...
