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Crypto is the Only Way to Pay for Pornhub After Mastercard & Visa Drops Adult Platform
Last week, Mastercard and Visa announced that they would no longer allow their cards to be used on the popular adult website Pornhub. com. The decision came after the payment processors’ review of the website found unlawful content. дальше »
2020-12-16 21:53
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Poker Websites Buying Millions of Dollars Worth of BTC Per Day to Meet Crazy High Customer Demand
Bitcoin is helping people get hilariously rich as it continues to surge. According to Bloomberg, online gamblers have also taken to cashing out in BTC to get their winnings bigger and bigger. Winning Power Network, which operates AmericasCardRoom. дальше »
2020-11-21 22:48
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VC Backed Startup, Deel, Partners With Coinbase to Roll Out Cryptocurrency Payroll Service
Deel, a San Francisco based crypto startup backed by Andreesen Horowitz, is launching a crypto payroll tool that would allow international workers to get paid in different cryptocurrencies. Deel raised about $44 million in funding ($14M Series A and $30M Series B) during the ongoing pandemic and specialized in offering payroll and compliance services to […] The post VC Backed Startup, Deel, Partners With Coinbase to Roll Out Cryptocurrency Payroll Service first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2020-11-13 00:48
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BOTS Inc Awarded Bitcoin ATM Patent; Aims to Collect $18 Million In Monthly Royalties From Operators
In a press release shared early Wednesday, BOTS Inc. announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, First Bitcoin Capital LLC. , is working with a law firm to enforce its “Bitcoin ATM Patent” to start collecting royalties from firms using the technology. дальше »
2020-11-11 17:54
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Sat Stacking Rewards Program, Lolli, Partners with Kroger to Allow Users to Earn Bitcoin Back on Groceries
Lolli users can now earn Bitcoin back on groceries at America’s largest grocery chain and the second-largest general retailer after Walmart. It allows its users to earn up to 1. 5% BTC back on grocery orders for pickup or delivery. дальше »
2020-11-11 21:51
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Aviatrade Selling Gulfstream’s G650ER $40 Million Aircraft for Bitcoin
The aircraft sales firm is now accepting bitcoin as a form of payment for its latest $40 million airplane. Gulfstream’s latest flagship product, G650ER, that has just come into the market, can be purchased with the digital currency. дальше »
2020-9-15 22:00
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Food Delivery Giant, Just Eat, Starts Accepting Bitcoin Payments
The online food order and delivery service, Just Eat is now accepting Bitcoin as a form of payment in France, in partnership with bitcoin payment provider Bitpay. The official page of the company's France website puts bitcoin as an added payment method besides cash, vouchers, PayPal, and credit cards. дальше »
2020-9-9 22:06
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Switzerland’s Canton to Allow its Citizens to Pay Taxes in Bitcoin & Ether Starting 2021
Switzerland's canton of Zug will start allowing people to pay taxes in Bitcoin and Ether from 2021, as per the official statement. “Tax settlement by means of crypto currency will be available to both companies and private individuals up to an amount of 100,000 Swiss francs ($109,670). дальше »
2020-9-3 17:54
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Pornhub Adds Two More Cryptocurrencies As Payment Options for Premium Subscriptions
The popular adult entertainment website Pornhub has been accepting cryptocurrencies since 2018 and has now added Bitcoin (BTC) and Litecoin (LTC) to its payment options. “To further expand our cryptocurrency options for Pornhub Premium, we're excited to announce that we now accept Bitcoin & Litecoin as payment methods!” tweeted Ponrhub Premium. дальше »
2020-9-3 20:50
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Switzerland-based Atupri Is the First Health Insurance Company to Accept Bitcoin & Ether
Atupri, a health insurance company in Switzerland, is the first such company to offer its user's policyholders the option to pay bills with cryptocurrency. The company currently accepts the top two cryptos, Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH). дальше »
2020-9-1 19:18
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With A Troubled Past, Are Cryptocurrency Cards Worth the Risk to Push Adoption?
Crypto debit cards were looked at as the next big move for broader crypto adoption and involvement of mainstream players like Visa in the issuance of a card that brought confidence to the industry. While the crypto debit card arena paints a rosy picture for a broader crypto use and adoption, the reality has been […] дальше »
2020-8-11 19:06
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Subsidiary to Top Austrian Mobile Network Provider, Launches Crypto Payments for 2500 Merchants
Austrian leading mobile service provider, A1 Telekom Austria Group, announced its subsidiary, A1 Payments, will be accepting digital currency payments like Bitcoin and Ethereum. On Monday, a posted blog stated the firm's new payment system would allow individuals as well as corporations to transact with thousands of merchants across Austria. BEG announced A1 Payment's plans […] дальше »
2020-7-29 22:32
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Mastercard Approves Wirex to Directly Issue Crypto Payment Cards To Its Customers
On Monday, July 20, Mastercard announced that it was seeking to make it easy for crypto card issuers to become its partners through the firm's Accelerate program. Now, it will take just a few weeks before applicants can be approved as partners, the firm stated. дальше »
2020-7-21 18:12
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PayPal’s Letter to European Commission Confirms Its Plans to Develop Crypto Capabilities
In a letter to the European Commission published in March this year, the global payment service, PayPal, stated they are in works to enable cryptocurrency capabilities on the platform. The company has yet to disclose plans in the digital assets arena completely, but the addition of Bitcoin (BTC) to the platform could be on hand. […] дальше »
2020-7-14 19:38
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Israel Govt backed Crypto Startup, Kirobo, Develops Reversible Blockchain Transactions
The Israeli startup, launched in 2018, has launched its mainnet version of its Retrievable Transfer feature protecting users from sending their digital assets to wrong addresses. The platform employs a layer two security solution (logic layer) on a blockchain that works in two levels. дальше »
2020-7-1 20:26
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BTCPay Server Update Streamlines Refund Process; Adds Notification for Payment Status
The open-source bitcoin payment server BTCPay Server introduced a new system update called Update 1.0.5 on Friday. The updated aim is to ease the interaction between the server and the merchant. This update would make it easier for the merchants to manage their crypto transactions on their website. The latest update brings a set of […] дальше »
2020-6-30 19:13
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Venezuelan Government Exploring Bitcoin Payment Option for Passport Renewal Services
News has emerged that soon Venezuelans shall be able to apply for their passports via Bitcoin. This was first revealed by a Reddit post showing a BTC payment option available for passport application on the Administrative Identification, Migration, and Alien Services (SAIME) official website. дальше »
2020-6-26 23:48
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Online Payment Giant, PayPal, Kick-Starts Research Into Buying & Selling Crypto
The international payment service, Paypal, has announced plans for a direct sales solution of cryptocurrency for its more than 325 million users. This report is according to a few people that are familiar with Paypal's activity. дальше »
2020-6-23 22:27
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Ryde Car-Pooling App in Singapore Adds Bitcoin Payment Support Via An Integrated Wallet
Ryde, a popular car-pooling service in Singapore, has become the first application of its kind to offer bitcoin payment support. In its announcement made on Wednesday, claimed that Ryde users would be able to deposit or top-up up to $899 in the Singaporian dollar, which would convert to the native Rydecoin without any conversion or […] дальше »
2020-6-20 22:45
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Top UN Blockchain Expert Believes Digital Currencies And CBDC’s Pose a Threat To Bank Accounts
Massimo Buonomo, a United Nations global blockchain and fintech expert, said the rising development of CBDCs and the low interest (negative) rates offered in commercial bank accounts may act as a catalyst to make corporate bank accounts obsolete. дальше »
2020-6-6 22:45
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Lending and Interest Income Could Be the Path to Boost Crypto Adoption
Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, in general, have come a long way from the early days when they were regarded as an internet bubble waiting to burst. However, even after a decade, one constant criticism is that digital assets haven't found a niche, and cannot be spent as easily as it has been advertised for long. The […] дальше »
2020-5-28 20:35
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BTC Usage in Africa Intensifying, Nigeria’s Naira Posting Highest Volume After USD on P2P Exchanges
Bitcoin adoption in Africa continues to ramp up. On peer-to-peer bitcoin exchange platform, Paxful and LocalBitcoins, Nigeria's Naira accounted for $9 million of trading volume each week. This growing usage has Nigeria's Naira second most used currency after the US Dollar. дальше »
2020-5-22 21:23
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Shopify Merchants Can Now Accept 1,800 Different Crypto’s With CoinPayments Partnership
Shopify, the Canadian e-commerce giant, has added to its acceptable range of cryptocurrencies with a CoinPayments partnership. This milestone will enable Shopify clients to pay merchants in over 1,800 digital currencies as opposed to an earlier basket of only 300 based on its ongoing partnership with BitPay. дальше »
2020-5-22 18:09
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Bitcoin’s Transaction Volume on the Darknet Grows by 65% in Q1, 2020
Recent analysis conducted by Crystal Blockchain – the analytics unit of Bitfury – has revealed that the use of Bitcoin and other altcoins on the darknet is on the rise. These same stats also show that the use of mixers to conceal BTC transactions has grown from 1% to 20% in the first quarter of […] дальше »
2020-5-21 22:11
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BTCPay Integrates PayJoin To Offer Added Privacy for Bitcoin Transactions
BTCPay, an open-source Bitcoin payment platform has joined hands with PayJoin to offer an added layer of privacy to the Bitcoin transactions on its platform. Payjoin is among the latest privacy tools available in the market and is believed to offer better privacy protection than the popular alternative Coinjoin. дальше »
2020-4-19 00:15
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Netflix’s ‘Tiger King’ Villian, Carole Baskin at The Big Cat Rescue Accepts Crypto Donations
With the Coronavirus (COVID-19) running rampant in the United States, Americans are drooling over the hot new docuseries on Netflix; “Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness” which features Carole Baskin as one of the costars. дальше »
2020-4-4 18:02
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Monex Shareholders to Receive BItcoin As Year-End Benefit; A Step Towards Adoption
The Tokyo-based financial service company Monex, which is also behind the crypto exchange Coincheck, has made an announcement on March 23 that it will give its shareholders Bitcoin (BTC) as a gift for the 2019 benefit. дальше »
2020-3-24 18:52
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Imposed Quarantines and Social Distancing Leads To A Surge In Online Payments With Bitcoin
The continuing spread of coronavirus has seen many people prefer to stay indoors leading to a massive disruption of the traditional economy, this has led to a boon for some digital sectors. In the recent past, increased state-enforced quarantines as well as moves to social distancing and many firms coming up with policies to enhance […] дальше »
2020-3-14 18:47
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OpenNode Adds Apple Pay and Allows Merchants To Get Settlements In Bitcoin Via Wyre
BTC payments processor, OpenNode, plans to launch a pilot test on Apple Pay that will allow its merchants to receive payments in Bitcoin. The firm’s marketing director, Ryan Flowers, confirmed that they have indeed found a solution to convert fiat payments made through Apple pay into BTC for the receiving party. Want to accept traditional […] дальше »
2020-2-20 18:58
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Use Of Bitcoin Among Merchants Increased In 2019, New Data Shows
While the adoption of Bitcoin for day-to-day transactions may be moving at a slow pace, the use of the coin among the merchants soared last year, CoinDesk reports. BitPay, the cryptocurrency payment processor, processed an equivalent of about $1 billion worth of crypto transactions last year with Bitcoin transactions dominating the transactions, Bill Zielke, the […] дальше »
2020-2-3 20:19
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Nationwide Survey: One-Third Of Small And Mid-Sized Businesses Accept Crypto Payments
The Hartford Steam Boiler (HSB) commissioned Zogby Analytics to carry out a survey regarding uptake of cryptocurrencies by Small and Medium Enterprises based in the US. They released a statement with conclusive data on their official Twitter account indicating more than a third of Small and Mid-sized businesses in the US have taken up cryptocurrencies […] дальше »
2020-1-18 21:01
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Twitter Planning to Introduce a Tipping Feature, Expectantly in Bitcoin
Twitter is considering a feature that will allow users to tip each other, expectedly involving Bitcoin. Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey is a long-time Bitcoin believer and sees it becoming the native currency of the Internet. дальше »
2020-1-14 17:15
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Bank of International Settlements General Manager Now Says CBDCs Could Open New Opportunity
Agustin Carstens, the General Manager of Bank of International Settlement (BIS) who earlier believed Central Bank issued Digital currencies (CBDCs) were no good, has changed his stance. In his recent speech titled “The future of money and the payment system: what role for central banks?” Carstens seemed to emphasize that CBDC's could open the gates […] дальше »
2019-12-8 23:25
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Brazil Tax Authorities Impose New Regulation to Fine Crypto Traders Who Do Not Report Their Transactions
Back in August this year, the Department of Federal Revenue rolled out various provisions and stipulations that require all Brazilian citizens to report transactions that involve cryptocurrency. A recent report tabled on December 6th from one of Brazil’s most popular news outlets stated that the new codes for reporting cryptocurrency was introduced to back up […] дальше »
2019-12-8 20:30
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Big Retailers Like Walmart, Sephora, & Hilton Using Sat Stacking App Lolli to ‘Test Bitcoin’
On Cyber Monday, Lolli, an app that allows you to earn Bitcoin, recorded an increase of 88% in its transactions. Our users stacked more than 20x the amount of sats this cyber monday vs last year. Bitcoin is also up ~97% since last year. дальше »
2019-12-5 17:13
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Biggest Shopping Mall Brand in America, Simon Malls, Collaborates with Bitstop Bitcoin ATM Provider
Florida-based Bitcoin (BTC) automatic teller machines (ATM) venture Bitstop has entered into a collaboration with Simon Malls. Simon Malls is the biggest operator of shopping malls in the United States of America and the deal entails the installation of Bitcoin ATMs. дальше »
2019-11-27 20:56
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Fold App: Get Bitcoin As “Cash Back” for Shopping at Airbnb, Amazon, Target, and Others
As the holiday shopping season begins, getting discounts and rewards as consumers spend their money. Much in the same way that credit cards and debit cards offer promotional “cash back” rewards, a new app called Fold is doing the same. дальше »
2019-11-26 16:20
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Alibaba’s Partnership With Lolli App For Crypto Reward Is Deemed False, Is That Really The Case?
Lolli, a crypto-oriented app built for shopping, has suffered a blow after Alibaba denied any partnership with the service provider. The firm’s Singles Day adverts for the U. S market notably stood out as they were offering Bitcoin rewards to Alibaba clients. дальше »
2019-11-16 17:42
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NBA’s Dallas Mavericks Ticket And Merchandise Cryptocurrency Payment Option Isn’t A Slam Dunk Yet
Dallas Mavericks basketball team’s CTO recently said in an interview that most fans aren’t yet caught up with the team’s cryptocurrency payment option. As reported by the Front Office Sports media outlet on November 14th, David Herr, Mavericks chief technical officer, said the team wants their fans to purchase merchandise and tickets in a more […] дальше »
2019-11-15 00:20
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UK Based Alternative Airlines And Utrust Partner To Allow Travelers To Book Flights With Crypto
Alternative Airlines, a U. K based travel agency has partnered with Utrust, a digital payments processor to facilitate crypto payments to more than 600 airlines. Utrust which is swiss based recently announced its new collaboration with Alternative Airlines. дальше »
2019-11-14 20:49
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Church Members Expose Pastors Who Use Bitcoin to Buy Expensive Vehicles
A recent report by the Huffington Post indicated that former members of SPAC Nation, a mega church, have exposed rouge pastors in their ranks. The church, which inspired hope in former gang members and impoverished individuals, also exploited these same people for money. дальше »
2019-11-10 23:41
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People’s Bank of China (PBoC) Launches Digital Payment Certification of Fintech Products System
In what has been China’s week for blockchain, The People’s bank of China (PBoC), launched a new certification program to regulate digital currency payments in the country. The new laws will be set up and approved by the authority according to the official report released in a filing dated Oct. 26. The report states the […] дальше »
2019-10-30 01:31
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CoinMetrics: Daily Transaction Fees for Bitcoin (BTC) Take New Lead Over Ethereum (ETH)
Bitcoin has consistently reigned as the top cryptocurrency in the industry over the last decade, regardless of the success of the altcoins available. Now, information from CoinMetrics reveals that Bitcoin (BTC) managed to extend the lead far beyond Ethereum (ETH), as far as daily transaction fees go. While the top altcoin managed to flip Bitcoin […] дальше »
2019-10-29 22:05
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Crypto Payments on Amazon Just Got Easier via New Moon Browser Extension
Moon, a startup with only three people, was able to create a new browser extension that will certainly be very helpful to people. According to the announcement made by the company, the new extension will let people use Bitcoin (BTC), Litecoin (LTC), Ethereum (ETH) using the Lightning Network to make payments on Amazon. The service, […] дальше »
2019-10-22 01:49
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New Bitcoin ATM Location Pops Up in Miami International Airport by Bitstop
Bitstop has recently installed a Bitcoin (BTC) ATM machine on the Miami International Airport. This marks an important milestone as the airport has never had such a machine before, despite how common they are found across the U. дальше »
2019-10-17 01:40
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Century and a Half Year Old UK Church Is On Sale for $1.5 Million with Bitcoin Payment Options
Rightmove, a major United Kingdom-based real estate website, is selling a 150-year-old church in the country for around $1. 5 million USD (or $1. 2 million GBP) and the vendor is accepting Bitcoin (BTC) as a method of payment. дальше »
2019-10-15 00:32
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CryptoPay Crypto Wallet and Debit Card Firm Offers UK Bank Transfers With Local Fiat (GBP)
Cryptopay, a crypto wallet and debit card company, has upgraded it's services. Now, clients are able to transfer the U. K. ’s fiat currency, the British Pound (GBP) using a Faster Payments Scheme service. дальше »
2019-10-10 18:57
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TipJar Micropayments Platform to Close Service Due to Low Interest from Crypto Users
A crypto micropayments platform called TipJar is due to be shut down soon. The service, which is built on top of the Ethereum (ETH) blockchain, will cease its activities due to low activity. The platform’s goal was to support ETH-based micropayments on Reddit using a bot. дальше »
2019-10-8 23:00
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Venezuela’s Largest Retailer And Local Crypto Pioneer, Traki, Launches Its First Ever Bitcoin ATM
The largest retailer in Venezuela, Traki, installs its first ever Bitcoin ATMs that allow customers to buy two cryptocurrencies, BTC and Dash (DASH). As the country crumbles under hyperinflation and sanctions from various countries across the globe, the government is turning to cryptocurrencies as a stable form of payment. Venezuelan president, Nicolas Maduro, announced the […] дальше »
2019-10-7 17:24
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Bitcoin (BTC) Accounts for Under 2% of Total NGOs Payments: Global NGO Tech Report
In the 2019 research report of the annual Global Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs) Technology Report, Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies ranked poorly as a payment option across the 5,352 institutions in 194 countries sampled. дальше »
2019-10-6 18:35
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