Scrabble has added the word ‘bitcoin’ to the list of words that players can officially use in its popular board game, CNBC reported. That is, Merriam-Webster included the cryptocurrency in its newest official dictionary for Scrabble. According to its dictionary, bitcoin is defined as “a...
Google has decided end its ban on advertising related to digital currencies, CNBC reported. Beginning in October, regulated crypto exchanges will have the ability to purchase ads in both Japan and the U.S. Even so, CNBC noted that those wanting certification to run ads will...
Medicine Hat, a city in Canada, reportedly has plans in place to shut off the power to the Hut 8 crypto mining should a big heat wave occur, The Next Web reported. The news comes after the province of Ontario “peaked to the highest levels seen...
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) announced that it is exploring the use of blockchain to help track aviation parts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) is looking to clamp down on “misleading” initial coin offerings (ICOs), Reuters reported. And, while Reuters reported that the market for ICOs in the country isn’t all that large, the regulator is still making them a focus. In...
Augmented reality (AR)-powered beauty app Perfect365 is going to start rewarding its more than 100 million users with cryptocurrency. According to The Next Web, through a partnership with Kin (a cryptocurrency developed by messaging giant Kik), users will be rewarded with cryptocurrency whenever they complete surveys and...
Some users in the occupied Palestinian territories of the Gaza Strip and the West Bank are turning to crypto dealers to buy bitcoin to purchase investments abroad. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has found 65 different applications for blockchain technology to tackle the world’s environmental challenges, CoinDesk reported. To that end, the study looked at ways for platforms to “incubate responsible blockchain ecosystems.” Networks could help manage natural resources, make more sustainable...
Samsung has revealed that South Korea’s customs authority has agreed to use the company’s Nexledger blockchain tech for its decentralized customs clearance system. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...
