Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency is a digital asset designed to work as a medium of exchange that uses strong cryptography to secure financial transactions, control the creation of additional units, and verify the transfer of assets.

Source: en.wikipedia.org

Coinbase Loses Facebook’s Blockchain Mentor
Coinbase Loses Facebook’s Blockchain Mentor
August 13, 2018  |  Facebook

In what could be seen as a sign that Facebook’s efforts in the blockchain market are moving ahead, David Marcus, the head of the project,...

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Five At Five: Amazon Opens Alexa Voice To iOS
Five At Five: Amazon Opens Alexa Voice To iOS
August 10, 2018  |  News

Welcome to Five at Five, your late look at the payments and commerce news of the day. Coverage includes Amazon opening up voice applications for...

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Dish To Accept Bitcoin Cash As Payment Option With BitPay Agreement
Dish To Accept Bitcoin Cash As Payment Option With BitPay Agreement
August 10, 2018  |  Bitcoin

Dish, one of the largest television providers in the U.S., announced that it would accept Bitcoin Cash payments from customers, according to a new report....

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Intuit Secures Bitcoin Payment Patent
Intuit Secures Bitcoin Payment Patent
August 10, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Business software company Intuit has secured a patent for bitcoin payment processing, according to Coindesk reports on Thursday (Aug. 9). Get the Full Story Complete...

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Even Golfers Aren’t Safe From Ransomware
Even Golfers Aren’t Safe From Ransomware
August 10, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

The Professional Golfers Association (PGA) of America has been hit with ransomware, with cybercriminals demanding a payment in bitcoin to a specific wallet address. According...

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Bitcoin Daily: Four In 10 Americans Won’t Invest In Crypto, Philippines Plans FinTech And Crypto Hub
Bitcoin Daily: Four In 10 Americans Won’t Invest In Crypto, Philippines Plans FinTech And Crypto...
August 10, 2018  |  Bitcoin

Pascal Boyart, an artist in France, has come up with a new way to accept tips: He has added a QR code leading to his...

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Cross-Border Grabs Spotlight Amid SWIFT, Blockchain Headlines
Cross-Border Grabs Spotlight Amid SWIFT, Blockchain Headlines
August 09, 2018  |  International

Payments infrastructure news tends to be global in scope, as firms and stakeholders eye efficiency and speed in transacting in new and existing markets far-flung...

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Bitcoin Daily: South Africa Mulls Crypto Tax, Opera Unveils Crypto Wallet For Desktop
Bitcoin Daily: South Africa Mulls Crypto Tax, Opera Unveils Crypto Wallet For Desktop
August 09, 2018  |  Bitcoin

Romir Research Holding found that 44 percent of Russians know about virtual money and only 31 percent have an idea of what digital currency is,...

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Five At Five: NYC Votes To Impose Ridesharing Cap
Five At Five: NYC Votes To Impose Ridesharing Cap
August 08, 2018  |  News

Welcome to the Five at Five, your late look at the payments and commerce news of the day. Coverage includes New York lawmakers seeking to...

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