Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency is a digital asset designed to work as a medium of exchange that uses strong cryptography to secure financial transactions, control the creation of additional units, and verify the transfer of assets.

Source: en.wikipedia.org

Bitcoin Plummets On News Of Turkey’s Ban On Crypto Payments

Bitcoin Plummets On News Of Turkey’s Ban On Crypto Payments
Bitcoin Plummets On News Of Turkey’s Ban On Crypto Payments
April 16, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin dropped more than 4 percent on Friday (April 16) after Turkey’s central bank banned the use of cryptocurrency and associated assets as a payment...

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Dogecoin’s Atmospheric Rise Sparks Crypto Bubble Concerns
Dogecoin’s Atmospheric Rise Sparks Crypto Bubble Concerns
April 16, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

Dogecoin’s value has soared to $40 billion from its beginnings as a joke, CNBC reported. As of Friday morning (April 16), Dogecoin was priced at...

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The Week In Payments: The ‘Three Cs’ Edition – Crypto, Connections And Checkout
The Week In Payments: The ‘Three Cs’ Edition – Crypto, Connections And Checkout
April 16, 2021  |  News

It was a full week in payment and commerce news this week, as is usually the case. But this one managed to go the extra...

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Citi: CBDCs Will Be Part Of ‘Digital Money 2.0’
Citi: CBDCs Will Be Part Of ‘Digital Money 2.0’
April 16, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

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BitPay CEO Sees Distinct Differences In Crypto Customers
BitPay CEO Sees Distinct Differences In Crypto Customers
April 16, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

From a marketing and research perspective, there’s a lot to be said these days for the use of personas. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Bitcoin Daily: Band Protocol Connects With Google Cloud; AXA Switzerland Now Takes Bitcoin For Payment
Bitcoin Daily: Band Protocol Connects With Google Cloud; AXA Switzerland Now Takes Bitcoin For Payment
April 15, 2021  |  Bitcoin

To allow for correct and instant insights into “financial time series data,” Band Protocol said on Thursday (April 15) that Google Cloud has integrated its...

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Today In Payments: N26 Gets Ready To Take On Insurance; PayPal CEO Says Crypto Will Reach $200 Million Volume In Months
Today In Payments: N26 Gets Ready To Take On Insurance; PayPal CEO Says Crypto Will...
April 15, 2021  |  News

In today’s top news, N26 is partnering with Simplesurance to take on the insurance industry, and PayPal’s CEO said the platform’s crypto service could reach...

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Bitcoin Daily: JPMorgan, Mastercard Join $65 Million Funding Round For ConsenSys; $623 Million Worth Of Bitcoin From 2016 Bitfinex Hack Was Transferred Wednesday
Bitcoin Daily: JPMorgan, Mastercard Join $65 Million Funding Round For ConsenSys; $623 Million Worth Of...
April 14, 2021  |  Bitcoin

Ethereum software company ConsenSys has announced the close of its $65 million foundation round, according to a press release, with J.P. Morgan and Mastercard among...

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PayPal’s Schulman Says Crypto Will Reach $200 Million Volume In Months
PayPal’s Schulman Says Crypto Will Reach $200 Million Volume In Months
April 14, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

PayPal CEO Dan Schulman said he is optimistic about the chances of the company’s cryptocurrency service, explaining it could reach $200 million in volume within...

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