Besides price stability, one of the most difficult things to achieve in the world of cryptocurrencies and bitcoin is consensus. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....
Crytocurrencies’ market value is doing well these days, climbing above $2 trillion as Bitcoin does well, Bloomberg reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...
Cryptocurrency payment services provider BitPay announced Wednesday (Aug. 11) in a press release that U.S. BitPay Prepaid Mastercard holders can add their cards to Google Wallet and spend their Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency on contactless purchases in the app, online and in person with Android...
The headlines surrounding cryptocurrency tend to be focused on the price swings of bitcoin, and the increasing scrutiny of regulators. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....
In spite of their price volatility and regulatory uncertainty, new PYMNTS research shows that 58 percent of multinational firms are already using at least one form of cryptocurrency — especially when moving funds across borders. The new Cryptocurrency, Blockchain and Global Business survey, a PYMNTS...
PayPal’s peer-to-peer vending app Venmo unveiled a program Tuesday (Aug. 10) called Cash Back to Crypto, which allows customers using its credit card to automatically buy cryptocurrency using cash back earned from Venmo card purchases. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...
For stablecoins, for cryptos in general, legitimacy comes with broader access within financial services. Greater access to payment rails and infrastructure means that the digital coins can reach a broader audience. Compliance with regulations — along with a chance to help shape those regulations —...
Cryptocurrency exchange Poloniex is agreeing to pay the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) a $10.4 million settlement charge for operating an unregistered digital asset exchange, according to the SEC and multiple news agencies on Monday (Aug. 9). Get the Full Story Complete the form to...
AMC Entertainment is getting on the bitcoin bandwagon and will accept the cryptocurrency for the online payment of movie theater tickets and concession snacks, AMC CEO and Chairman Adam Aron said in an earnings call, per Deadline and other media. Get the Full Story Complete...
