Generally speaking, price discovery is the way anything that changes hands – from stocks to bonds to software to services – finds a “real” price. It’s the agreed-upon price at which buyers will buy and sellers will sell, offering a sense of equilibrium – if only...
Governments are betting on blockchain to power tourism in cities. China, for instance, has a plan to turn 835 acres off the shores of Malacca, Malaysia into a city built off the technology. The city’s infrastructure will be constructed reportedly through the help of blockchain,...
Jaguar Land Rover, the U.K. vehicle maker, announced Monday (April 29) that drivers will be able to earn cryptocurrency and make payments in-vehicle using car services the company is currently testing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...
With questions surrounding the legitimacy of a “stablecoin” Tether along with regulatory concerns, the digital currency market lost roughly $10 billion in value over a period of an hour on Thursday (April 25). The move followed an allegation that Bitfinex covered up an $850 million...
Digital currency exchange Coinbase has shuttered its Chicago office and laid off 30 engineers, according to a report in Fortune. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....
Japanese billionaire and SoftBank Founder Masayoshi Son didn’t do well in his personal cryptocurrency investing, reportedly losing more than $130 million. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...
Bitcoin, through the lightning network, will soon be available as an option to pay on Amazon and other eCommerce sites, according to reports. Cryptocurrency payment processing company Moon said any e-wallet that is lightning-enabled can also be used through the company’s browser extension. Moon previously...
Coinbase, the cryptocurrency exchange operator, announced Wednesday (April 10) the launch of the Coinbase Card in the U.K., which is a Visa debit card that lets customers in the U.K. spend crypto as easily as they spend money sitting in a bank account. Get the...
Better late than never? That could be the emerging story when it comes to smartphones and cryptocurrencies, given Samsung’s recent entry in this area of digital payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...
