Circle’s USDC Stablecoin Added to Coinbase

The global cryptocurrency exchange based out of San Francisco, Coinbase, has announced the firm will now support Circle’s USDC stablecoin on its exchange and brokerage service platforms. Coinbase believes that blockchain-based digital dollars like USDC provide many benefits to the cryptocurrency market ecosystem. дальше »

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A Year After Launch, BTCPay Has Grown Larger Than Its Creator Expected

First hinting at his project in a reply to a BitPay tweet on August 2017, Nicolas Dorier boldly claimed that BTCPay would make one of crypto’s most popular payment processors obsolete. дальше »

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Bakkt’s Futures Platform Slated to Begin Trading in December

Almost a year to the day after the CBOE and CME launched their own bitcoin futures products, the Intercontinental Exchange’s Bakkt platform is heralding the launch of its own futures on December 12, though the platform is still pending approval from the Commodity Futures Trade Commission. дальше »

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Square Launches a Point of Sale Payment Terminal, Bitcoin Integration Rumors Pick Up

Consumer and merchant payment network Square, through social media and an interview with Nerdist, recently reported that it is launching its point-of-sale (PoS) terminal and that it may also include bitcoin integration. дальше »

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Bitcoin Cash Merchant Directory Marco Coino Surpasses 500 Listings

Over the last year bitcoin cash adoption has been thriving and in certain regions, BCH merchants are spreading like wildfire. Thanks to a slew of cryptocurrency payment processors and people pressing for adoption there are thousands of BCH accepting merchants these days. дальше »

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Square’s Debut of Payment Terminal Triggers Fresh Bitcoin Acceptance Rumors

Consumer and merchant payment network Square Inc. unveiled a point-of-sale (PoS) terminal October 19 in a move which sparked excitement about possible Bitcoin integration. Bitcoin PoS Next For Square? Unveiled on social media and in an interview with tech outlet Nerdist, Square’s device is designed as a standalone solution for merchants wishing to accept card payments. дальше »

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Fidelity Locks in Galaxy Digital as its First Crypto Client, “Robust Pipeline” of Customers to Come

Just days after blowing the lid off their new institutionally oriented cryptocurrency outfit, and Fidelity Investments has already bagged one of blockchain’s household names as its first client. And this client is Galaxy Digital — the multi-service, digital asset merchant bank headed up by billionaire Bitcoin bull Mike Novogratz — who will become the first […] The post Fidelity Locks in Galaxy Digital as its First Crypto Client, “Robust Pipeline” of Customers to Come appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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How Could Over a Million Clover POS Stations Integrate Litecoin and Bitcoin Payment Buttons?

Jon Moore, VP of Nationwide Merchant Solutions, discovered a way to integrate Litecoin and Bitcoin support buttons as a payment means across more than a million Clover point-of-sale (POS) systems deployed. дальше »

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Bitpay Announces Stablecoin Support for Merchant Settlement

On Monday the cryptocurrency payment processor Bitpay announced the company is now supporting settlement options using two stablecoins — the Gemini dollar and the Circle Centre coin. Not only can Bitpay merchants settle in BCH, BTC, and local fiat currencies, but they can also utilize a US dollar-equivalent digital currency. дальше »

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Tokes Platform Whitepaper Version 3.1

The Tokes Platform is a blockchain focused company building software solutions for merchant adoption of cryptocurrency and data provenance of supply chains. This includes, but is not limited to, point of sale processing software, ecommerce storefronts, mobile applications, Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Blockchain as a Service (BaaS). дальше »

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Signs That The Bitcoin Bulls Are Ready To Break Out

Here are a few of the most significant signs that the bulls are getting ready to break out and stampede on the markets. Five years ago, the industry didn’t have as many investors as we see today and most mainstream media wouldn’t have given any crypto related news the light of day. дальше »

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With the CBAC, East Meets West in Search of Adoption and Innovation

The noise that surrounds economic relations between the United States and China is amping up exponentially. You can thank the latest trade wars for that, as fresh tensions boil over between the two nations who are currently trading new tariffs on imports, with no shortage of ill will underpinning the moves. дальше »

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Bitcoin Price Watch: Currency Still Unwavering, No Direction Set

At press time, the price of bitcoin is still refusing to budge, and remains solidly in the $6,500 range. The currency continues to move in a sideways motion, and there’s no telling when – or even if – bitcoin will do anything different in the coming weeks. дальше »

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South African Startup Centbee Launches Bitcoin Cash Payments App

Centbee of South Africa has announced the launch of its bitcoin cash wallet app in beta, as adoption continues to grow in Africa and elsewhere around the world. Some shops in Kenya already accept bitcoin cash for purchases. дальше »

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BCH Roundup: Merchant Adoption, Wallet Services, and Hackathons

Another busy week has passed for Bitcoin Cash (BCH) proponents as there continues to be an influx of bitcoin cash adoption, new platforms, and improved infrastructure. Also read: Popular Discussion Board 4chan Now Accepts Cryptocurrencies for Passes Bitcoin Cash (BCH) Market Action Every week there’s an awful lot of developments happening within the BCH ecosystem and […] The post BCH Roundup: Merchant Adoption, Wallet Services, and Hackathons appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »

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Bitpay and BTC.com Team: 1 Million Users Gain Access to $1 Billion Merchant Market

BTC. com has announced its wallet will enable Bitcoin Improvement Proposal 70 (BIP-70) for payment transactions, which is especially helpful between customers and merchants, becoming an industry standard of sorts. дальше »

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5 Ways of Spending Cryptocurrency in Brisbane

Australia has always been an interesting region when it comes to using different cryptocurrencies. Some parts of the country are effectively noting an increase in merchant adoption where Bitcoin is concerned. дальше »

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Top Cryptocurrency Coins Are Challenging MasterCard and Visa’s Merchant Payment Duopoly

How Cryptocurrencies Are Challenging The MasterCard And Visa Duopoly It is unheard of for a multinational, let alone two multinational heavyweights to lose out in a court case. What is even rarer, is when the court case forces them to part with settlement costs totalling $6 billion. Earlier this week, the Business Press released a […] дальше »

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Litecoin Foundation Conducts LTC Stress Test and Does 1263 Transactions In a Second

At the latest Litecoin Summit, the Litecoin Foundation conducted a stress test for the Litecoin network by sending 0. 1 LTC to 1,263 addresses. This was primarily to promote the campaign called #PayWithLitecoin that was aimed at increasing the merchant adoption of the cryptocurrency. дальше »

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Australia’s North Queensland Becomes Hub for Bitcoin Cash Adoption

Queensland in Northern Australia is presenting a striking example of cryptocurrency adoption. The region is interested in the use cases of a decentralized peer-to-peer electronic currency — Bitcoin Cash (BCH). дальше »

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This DEX Is Enabling Merchant Payments in Any Ethereum Token

Kyber Network is adapting the liquidity tool it uses within its decentralized exchange to allow businesses to accept payments in any ethereum token. дальше »

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Seoul-Based Food Delivery Service Now Accepts Bitcoin Cash

This week Bitcoin Cash (BCH) fans were pleased to hear another well-known merchant is now supporting BCH for payments. The South Korea-based food dispatch platform called Shuttle Delivery now accepts BCH for door-to-door meal deliveries throughout the Seoul region. дальше »

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North Queensland is Becoming a Hub of BCH Accepting Businesses

The northern part of the Australian state, Queensland, is bustling with cryptocurrency energy. The region is extremely passionate towards one specific decentralized peer-to-peer electronic currency — bitcoin cash (BCH). дальше »

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Start a Business – Do Not Ask for Permission, Skip the Bank Account

Doing business, relying on your own abilities and talents to make a living, shouldn’t be so hard to start. But unlike the times when almost everyone was a farmer, a craftsman, a merchant, basically a businessman, in today’s realities overreaching state regulations, initial capital needs, unhealthy competition from the bigwigs in an industry, often present […] The post Start a Business – Do Not Ask for Permission, Skip the Bank Account appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »

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CoinGate Brings Bitcoin Lightning Network to 4,000 Merchants in Europe

CoinGate, a Lithuania-based crypto payment processing gateway, is helping Bitcoin adoption go to a whole new level in Europe. The company recently announced that more than 4,000 businesses that are currently using the platform for processing merchant payments in Bitcoin will now get access to the Lightning Network. дальше »

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Dash Price: Merchant Adoption Increases, but Will $200 be a Resistance Level?

Strong gains are the last thing most cryptocurrency enthusiasts would expect this weekend. It all depends on which currencies one is interested in, though. The Dash price is going through a small bull run right now, both in USD and BTC terms. дальше »

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CoinGate Lightning Network Support to Boost Bitcoin Adoption

Expect a major boost to bitcoin adoption as payment processing gateway CoinGate announces Lightning Network support across its entire merchant base. ‘Spending’ Time All 4000+ merchants who rely on CoinGate for bitcoin processing solutions will now accept payments made through the Lightning Network. дальше »

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The hurdles for a cryptocurrency in the race to merchant payment

Of all the major payment crypto assets - Litecoin, Dash et al - Bitcoin is the bloated competitor in the sprint to the point-of-sale, yet it is leading. But competitors are increasing with open banking, fintech startups, big tech and credit cards all closing the innovation gap. дальше »

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Square Patent Could Remove Crypto Payment Hurdles

Digital payments innovator Square Inc. has won a patent for a universal payment network that will allow any merchant to accept Bitcoin or other crypto coins.

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Bitcoin, the Credit Card Killer?

Cryptocurrency can provide quick international transfers of wealth which allow merchants to cut profit margins and lower transaction fees. This has some questioning whether Bitcoin could replace credit cards. дальше »

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NetCents Crypto Credit Card to Help Increase Mainstream Adoption

NetCents cryptocurrency credit card will be accepted at 40 million merchant locations globally in an effort to directly compete with Visa and Mastercard. The company will also integrate its loyalty programme with its crypto credit cards to encourage and reward users for spending digital currencies. дальше »

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XVG, TRX, ZEN, BCH and NEM Added to NetCents Merchant Services

NetCents, a next generation online payment processing platform for consumers and merchants, has announced the addition of the following five digital assets to its Merchants Gateway. Verge (XVG) Tron (TRX) ZenCash (ZEN) Bitcoin Cash (BCH) NEM (XEM) This addition is as a result of upcoming Partner and Merchant requests at the firm. дальше »

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Dash Adoption Grows in Venezuela Amidst Hyperinflation

Dash, the 14th-ranked cryptocurrency by market capitalization, is reportedly experiencing increased adoption in Venezuela via an increase in wallet downloads and merchant signups. This surge in adoption comes as the country continues to battle crippling hyperinflation. дальше »

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Dash Sees Surging Adoption Rates in Hyperinflation Stricken Venezuela

The cryptocurrency Dash is becoming more widely used and accepted in Venezuela. The nation’s economy has long suffered under socialist guidance, and hyperinflation is forcing citizens to look for alternatives. дальше »

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Research: Bitcoin Cash Declining in Adoption and Merchant Use Cases

Blockchain analysis and forensics firm Chainalysis recently produced a report on payments received by the world’s top 17 cryptocurrency merchants, concluding the role of Bitcoin Cash (BCH) has steadily decreased in most day-to-day transactions. дальше »

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Bridging The Gap: Why More Brands Are Bringing Blockchain To The Loyalty Industry

The underpinnings of loyalty rewards programs date as far back as 1793 when a merchant in the US began handing out copper tokens to his customers, which they could then exchange for items in the store, thus enticing customers to return time and time again. дальше »

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Coinbase Seeks Patent for Security-Enhanced Bitcoin Payment System

U. S. -based digital currency exchange Coinbase has filed a patent on a new Bitcoin payment system designed to make cryptocurrency payments safer. The new platform will provide an added layer of security for users’ keys and allow them to make Bitcoin payments directly from their digital wallets. дальше »

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IOU ICO

The IOU Platform is a true Peer-to-Peer (P2P) e-commerce loyalty blockchain platform. Its aim is to empower blockchain Merchants and Consumers worldwide with decentralized and secure P2P technology. дальше »

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Cryptocurrency Merchant Payments: How To Accelerate Mainstream Usability?

The Cryptocurrency market has only increased in popularity since its humble beginnings in 2008. That popularity hasn't changed the fact that it continually causes commotions for everyone, from major companies and governments, to its holders and merchants that want to use it as a means of transaction. The latter makes for a critical discussion about […] дальше »

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Crypto Startup Taps Larry King in Shared Effort to Combat Climate Change

In a message on GEAR Token’s website, iconic political talk show host Larry King says that global climate change is threatening humanity’s existence and is “a potentially catastrophic issue from the combustion of fossil fuels . дальше »

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Chilean Crypto Firms Continue to Snub Banks’ Hostile Attitude Toward Bitcoin

Boosting overall merchant adoption of cryptocurrencies is always a good idea. It appears Bitcoin is making a lot of inroads in countries where people would least expect it. Chile, for example, will see an influx of new cryptocurrency merchant tools in the coming weeks. Big Changes Are Coming to Chile It is good to see […] дальше »

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NYSE Operator’s New Bakkt Platform Beats Coinbase, Says Tom Lee

Fundstrat’s Tom Lee provides his two cents on ICE’s Bakkt and its key advantages compared to existing cryptocurrency exchanges.   Is Bakkt Different? The Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), parent company of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), announced August 3 that it will launch Bakkt – a global platform as well as an ecosystem for digital assets. дальше »

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Meerkat ICO

MEERKAT is designed for local merchants. They can exchange MEERKAT tokens for their local FIAT currency by sending them to the exclusive Merchant Smart Contract. In exchange for their collected tokens, they receive the local FIAT+VAT value of the products they have sold for MEERKATs. дальше »

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Coinbase seeks online crypto merchant adoption by the millions

Coinbase is focusing on increasing the market adoption of cryptocurrencies. After being at the top of cryptocurrency banks leaderboard in the USA, Coinbase announces the launch of a Github downloadable plugin that will let an online crypto merchant to add WooCommerce support to accept cryptocurrencies without any additional effort on merchants end. With around 27% […] дальше »

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Coinbase Seeks Online Merchant Crypto Adoption by the Millions

Adoption news keeps flowing this week, from Wall Street to Australia, and now San Francisco. The United States largest cryptocurrency bank, Coinbase, announced it is expanding its commerce section to include Woo Commerce via a plugin downloadable from Github. дальше »

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What is Pundi X?

One of the main problems facing all cryptocurrencies that aspire to be an everyday form of money is merchant…

The post What is Pundi X? appeared first on Invest In Blockchain.

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Bitcoin [BTC]’s merchant use has dropped by 85%, says Chainalysis study

A recent survey conducted by Chainalysis Inc. shows that Bitcoin [BTC]’s use by merchants and in commercial use case scenarios is falling. The survey, which was commissioned by Bloomberg, shows that merchant usage peaked at $411 million in September of last year, with lows of about $60 million seen in May. This represents an 85% […] дальше »

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Intercontinental Exchange to Introduce Bakkt, a Crypto Payment System for Retailers

This November, cryptocurrency users will be introduced to Bakkt, a new company designed to give millions of retail merchants the chance to buy, sell and trade digital currencies — and even buy a cup of coffee. дальше »

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Starbucks Partners with NYSE Owner To Build ‘Global’ Digital Asset Platform

New York Stock Exchange operator Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) has revealed it plans to launch a global digital asset platform in November as a “scalable on-ramp” for investors. ICE To Build ‘Scalable On-Ramp’ In a press release August 3, ICE, which signaled its intention to launch physical Bitcoin futures in May, will debut them alongside the new platform, dubbed Bakkt. дальше »

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Mike Novogratz’s Cosmic system Advanced Stock Posting Flaunts a Quite Harsh Begin

Shares of Galaxy Digital Holdings Ltd. plummeted by more than 20% soon after the listing owing to poor Q1 results this year. On Wednesday, August 1, Mike Novogratz’s merchant bank Galaxy Digital’s shares were publicly traded on Toronto’s TSX Venture Exchange (TSX-V) as reported by CoinSpeaker. дальше »

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