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A Payments Industry Insider’s Take on Blockchain Technology
Once the domain of hobbyists, digital currency first grabbed public attention in 2017 thanks to the meteoric rise of the price of a single Bitcoin to nearly $20,000. But for the payments industry—companies that enable fast, secure and affordable payments for merchants and consumers—the trade in Bitcoins was less compelling. дальше »
2018-12-21 08:39 | |
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BTCPayServer Expands Lightning Operability, Integrates Spark Wallet
Decentralized payment processor BTCPayServer now offers wallet support for c-lightning users. Following its most recent update, the BitPay alternative announced support for Spark Wallet, a client for the Lightning Network's c-lightning implementation created by Bitrated founder and Blockstream employee Nadav Ivgi. дальше »
2018-12-18 02:16 | |
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The World’s First ERC-20 and Bitcoin Atomic Swap Has Taken Place
At the December 7, 2018, TenX Summit, a group of developers showcased an industry first: an atomic swap between a non-native asset, TenX’s PAY token, and a native asset, bitcoin. дальше »
2018-12-13 21:50 | |
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The Lightning Network's First ERC-20 to Bitcoin Atomic Swap Has Taken Place
At the December 7, 2018, TenX Summit, a group of developers showcased an industry first: an atomic swap on the Lightning Network between a non-native asset, TenX’s PAY token, and a native asset, bitcoin. дальше »
2018-12-13 21:50 | |
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Ripple’s Cross-Border Transaction Ability With XRP In “Seconds” Attracts American Express Applause
Ripple has been innovating in the crypto world since it started. Celebrities were part of the hype to show potential users the benefits of their fast cross-border payments, helping the XRP token to become one of the most essential altcoins of the entire industry. дальше »
2018-12-10 06:22 | |
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Chatspin Video Streamer Resorts to Pulling the Crypto Payments Plug after Year-Long Bearish Market
The cryptocurrency industry is just like any market. When the money flows in, the token prices go up, and when it flows out, the prices drop. Sadly, right now the cryptocurrency market is witnessing a considerable outflow in what is technically a bearish run. дальше »
2018-12-10 03:13 | |
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New Mastercard Patent Filing May Support Privacy Of Cryptocurrency Payment Transactions
Patent Filing By Mastercard May Support Privacy Of Crypto Transactions Mastercard is one of the biggest credit card companies in the industry today, offering multiple ways for consumers to make payments via card. дальше »
2018-12-7 21:38 | |
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Discuss the future of payments at Hard Fork Decentralized
There are only five days left until Hard Fork Decentralized, our blockchain and cryptocurrency event in London, UK. If you’re interested in discussing the future of payments with industry leaders, we’ve selected some events you shouldn’t miss: Decentralized finance (University College London) The UCL Centre for Blockchain Technologies focuses on the impact of this tech on our socio-economic systems, as well as the promotion of a safe and organic development and adoption of blockchain-based platforms. дальше »
2018-12-7 19:14 | |
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EOS Decentralization Debate Continues as Starteos EOS Node Offers Payments For Votes
Decentralization is one of the most debated topics in the blockchain and crypto industry and now something that has happened on the EOS network has sparked a lot of discussion about the future of decentralization in the network after Starteos, a block producer for the network has offered money for people who voted in it. […] дальше »
2018-12-4 02:12 | |
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Stellar Lumens (XLM) or XRP (Ripple) Fight for the Top of the Cross-Border Payments Food Chain
There are two large and recognized virtual currencies in the market that aim at improving cross-border payments for institutions and other companies. Stellar Lumens (XLM) and XRP have the potential to revolutionize the financial industry in many different ways. дальше »
2018-12-3 21:28 | |
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Investors Beware: Cryptocurrency Reviews Are for Sale, and They’re Cheaper Than You Think
Social media personalities charge thousands of dollars for video reviews, while research houses accept payments in the digital currencies they’re analyzing, casting a shadow on the transparency of the crypto industry, Reuters uncovered in a November 27, 2018 report. дальше »
2018-11-28 17:51 | |
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Exploring the New Way of Disrupting the World of Blockchain at Shift Money
CoinSpeaker Exploring the New Way of Disrupting the World of Blockchain at Shift Money Shift Money, a conference floor jampacked with content and amazing after-parties, has become famous for its atmosphere. дальше »
2018-11-28 10:52 | |
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RSK Merges With New RIF OS, Opens Potential for Increased Interoperability
Bitcoin-built smart contract platform RSK (a. k. a. Rootstock) is merging with an offshoot established by its founders. The partnership will allow it to spread its roots to Ethereum — and beyond. дальше »
2018-11-19 04:39 | |
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RSK Merges With New RIF Labs, Opens Potential for Increased Interoperability
Bitcoin-built smart contract platform RSK (a. k. a. Rootstock) is merging with an offshoot established by its founders. The partnership will allow it to spread its roots to Ethereum — and beyond. дальше »
2018-11-20 04:39 | |
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IMF Head Makes Case for Central Bank Digital Currencies In Recent Speech
With contributing reporting from Jimmy Aki. Christine Lagarde, head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), suggested a new course of action for central banks around the world: turn their fiat currencies digital. дальше »
2018-11-15 22:38 | |
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Ripple’s CEO Says Blockchain Will Change the World of Global Payments
Ripple CEO’s has sat down with Ross Leckow, IMF’s Deputy General Counsel, to talk about blockchain technology at the Singapore Fintech Festival. Both agreed that the distributed ledger will change the world of global payments as the International Monetary Fund engages with the private sector and industry to help its members unlock the potential of blockchain. дальше »
2018-11-14 23:00 | |
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What Is Wanchain? Introduction To WAN Token
What Is Wanchain? Wanchain is a cross-chain blockchain infrastructure designed to facilitate asset transfers and host dApps for the financial industry. From investments to banking, payments, and more, Wanchain hopes to replace legacy banking systems around the globe with blockchain-based solutions using Wancoin, the proprietary cryptocurrrency of Wanchain. дальше »
2018-11-13 19:32 | |
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Overstock CEO Predicts Mass Crypto Adoption as Bitcoin Price Rises
Cryptocurrency markets have fallen by more than 70 percent this year. But according to a veteran from the industry, they are standing at the edge of a revolution. Patrick Byrne, the CEO of Overstock, an Amazon-like marketplace which accepts payments in Bitcoin, said in a recent interview that he is still expecting cryptocurrencies to reach. дальше »
2018-11-8 18:30 | |
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New Ripple Ad Praises XRP Coin Payments Speed vs Traditional Banking Systems, Features XRP Text
New Ripple Ad Shows How Slow Traditional Banking Systems Are The recognized financial and crypto company Ripple has just released a new advertisement related to the banking industry. In the ad, it is possible to see how Ripple mocks current cross-border payments made by financial institutions. дальше »
2018-10-31 19:56 | |
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Op Ed: Bitcoin’s Energy Consumption Is Neither Frivolous Nor Excessive
As the CEO of Hut 8, one of North America’s largest cryptocurrency miners and the world’s largest publicly traded cryptocurrency miner, I’m often asked questions about energy consumption in the mining of cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-11-1 23:35 | |
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How would you like to be part of a Digital World?
The world of money and indeed payments has evolved dramatically. Just 10 years ago, international payments were very expensive and slow making it very difficult to send money across borders in a timely fashion if it is possible at all. дальше »
2018-10-30 21:49 | |
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Can Blockchain Help Solve the Problems With the Freelance Industry?
The freelance industry has swollen in size in the past few years, thanks to its many advantages, including micromanagement and savings. Freelancers are taking the burden off many organizations regarding costs and gaining access to a global workforce. дальше »
2018-10-30 21:29 | |
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Bitcoin's White Paper Was a Model T for Payments
The Model T democratized the car industry – and the bitcoin white paper did the same for payments, says Ripple's top technologist, David Schwartz. дальше »
2018-10-28 13:00 | |
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Bitcoin's White Paper: The Blueprint for a Payments Model T
The Model T democratized the car industry – and the bitcoin white paper did the same for payments, says Ripple's top technologist, David Schwartz. дальше »
2018-10-29 13:00 | |
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R3 Member Nordea Bank CEO Eulogizes Ripple, XRP and R3 Consortium
The credence which Ripple blockchain technology is garnering in the fintech industry seems not to be signaling any form of deceleration, as the firm got eulogized by the CEO of Nordea Bank, Casper von Koskull. дальше »
2018-10-27 01:40 | |
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Op Ed: In Defense of Bitcoin: A Response to Nouriel Roubini
Rhetorical style should never distract from the content of someone’s arguments. So when I heard that Nouriel Roubini testified to the U. S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs on the cryptocurrency and blockchain ecosystem, I decided to peruse his testimony and reflect on it. дальше »
2018-10-24 19:38 | |
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Visa Partners With IBM to Launch Blockchain-Based Digital Identity System
Visa announced Sunday that it is readying a blockchain-based digital identity system in partnership with IBM for use with B2B Connect, its international payment service. Visa Head of Global Business Solutions Kevin Phalen stated in the official press release: “B2B Connect will facilitate payments for financial institutions for a variety of industry verticals, including supply chain, […] The post Visa Partners With IBM to Launch Blockchain-Based Digital Identity System appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-10-23 23:47 | |
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CurveBlock ICO
CurveBlock is a Blockchain-based property development company which pays token holders direct dividends from every project completed via Proof Of Stake (POS) smart wallets. Designed as an antidote to the age-old challenges facing the industry, the platform rewards token holders with infinite dividends & charity voting rights. дальше »
2018-10-18 13:08 | |
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Crypto Media Outlet Compares Apple (AAPL) to Ripple, Ponders XRP at $1 Trillion Market Cap
Is Ripple Able to Reach $1 Trillion Dollars? XRP is one of the most valuable and known cryptocurrencies all over the world, and it usually generates excitement in the cryptocurrency community. It clearly has the potential to change the way in which the banking industry and financial institutions send and receive payments. However, it is […] дальше »
2018-10-12 18:31 | |
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Bitcoin ETF Mover Is A Crucial Advantage
The digital currency ETF is a big part of the debate in a recent Bloomberg interview which had JP Morgan’s Asset Management Head of International ETFs, Bryson Lake on the panel. The interview looked at how JP Morgan believes in the latest mover advantage in terms of the digital currency market and ETFs. дальше »
2018-10-12 12:00 | |
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Positive Future For Bitcoin In Gambling
The world of digital currencies and the world of gambling seem to be joining up. The benefits offered by currencies such as the market leader, Bitcoin isn’t an oversight. Winning Poker Network is one of the companies that is benefitting from supporting from the world of crypto over the past few years. дальше »
2018-10-12 23:00 | |
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United Capital CEO: Cryptocurrency And Blockchain Are Young, But Useful In All Payments One Day
Blockchain technology is one of the most innovative and helpful technologies that has arisen in the last ten years. Even though it is only as old as the cryptocurrency industry it came with, it is clear that this technology has many ways to integrate into other markets. дальше »
2018-10-11 14:17 | |
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Neglected BCH Companies Have Been Offered New Solution
Digital currency businesses have seen several difficulties in securing banking services in the UK and now they have a new option. LBX has launched a new service which offers access to an account where customers can store, manage and transfer both their traditional currency and their holding of digital currency. дальше »
2018-10-11 13:30 | |
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Blockstream’s Liquid Network for “High Value” Bitcoin Payments Is Live
The Liquid Network is up and running. More than a year after its conceptual introduction at the Blockchain Association of Canada's Government Forum in Ottawa, Blockstream’s bitcoin scaling solution made its public debut on October 10, 2018, after going live among its partners on September 27. дальше »
2018-10-11 20:44 | |
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Japanese Internet Monolith GMO to Launch Yen-Pegged Stablecoin
GMO Internet Group is working to launch a stablecoin by 2019. In an announcement released on Tuesday, October 9, 2018, the Japanese IT conglomerate said it is putting all gears in place to begin building its stablecoin, called the GMO Japanese Yen (GJY). дальше »
2018-10-10 02:10 | |
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xRapid Could Save Blockchain – Not A Long-Term Solution
Ripple has been making headlines for the past few weeks and is still making a push for the number two spot on the top 100 cryptocurrencies according to CoinMarketCap. In the last month, it took over for a short time but slunk back into the third spot on the chart. дальше »
2018-10-10 23:00 | |
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Roger Ver Slates Bitcoin Team At Malta Summit
One of the biggest names in the industry, Roger Ver has ripped into the core developers of Bitcoin during a recent event hosted in Malta. During his speech at the Malta Delta Summit, Ver argued several points including that many of things that once made Bitcoin popular don’t exist anymore in the current Bitcoin Core network. дальше »
2018-10-8 18:30 | |
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Goldman Sachs-Backed Circle Acquires SeedInvest in Security Token Push
According to a blog on the Circle website, the Goldman Sachs-backed peer-to-peer payments technology company has signed a definitive agreement to acquire SeedInvest, a leader in the equity crowdfunding industry and registered Broker-Dealer. дальше »
2018-10-7 16:00 | |
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Binance Invests $2.5 Million in Australian Blockchain Travel Startup
Binance has announced a $2. 5 million investment in Australian travel startup TravelbyBit in a move to introduce a blockchain-based, point-of-sale (POS) payment system across major airports around the world. дальше »
2018-10-4 17:50 | |
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Ripple Launches xRapid at Swell
Ripple announced the much-anticipated launch of its xRapid product for international payments on Monday, as the status of its currency XRP remains a question. The launch was announced as part of Swell, an event in San Francisco organized and hosted by Ripple. дальше »
2018-10-3 07:00 | |
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The potential of blockchain to revolutionize future transportation
The auto industry is undergoing an electric revolution and to connect the vehicles of the future to the smart-renewable economy, blockchain and cryptocurrency will play an increasingly pivotal role from autonomous car payments to supply chain management. дальше »
2018-10-5 03:00 | |
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Former UBS Bankers Are Building a Crypto Bank in Switzerland
Seba Crypto AG (SEBA) has raised 100 million Swiss francs ($103 million) for the creation of a regulated bank that lets customers trade fiat for digital currency. The Zug-based startup is headed by former UBS managers Guido Buehler, who serves as CEO, and Andreas Amschwand, who serves as chairman. дальше »
2018-9-27 22:14 | |
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IBM/MIT Connection Science Issue Report on the Role of Blockchain in Government
On September 24, 2018, MIT Connection Science and IBM issued a 41-page joint report on the results of three roundtable discussions on the role of Blockchain in government. дальше »
2018-9-27 22:12 | |
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