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

Scammers Love Bitcoin, But Consumers Aren’t So Enthusiastic
Scammers Love Bitcoin, But Consumers Aren’t So Enthusiastic
October 07, 2020  |  Bitcoin

With transactions that become irreversible almost instantaneously, bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are winning new converts — among scammers eager to avoid credit card chargebacks that...

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Bank Of Korea To Begin Testing Distribution Of Digital Currency
Bank Of Korea To Begin Testing Distribution Of Digital Currency
October 07, 2020  |  Cryptocurrency

The Bank of Korea has said it plans to begin testing distribution of its digital currency next year, according to a report by The Korea...

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Today In Payments: Oracle, SWIFT Add Fast X-Border SMB Payments; House Dems Urge Antitrust Changes
Today In Payments: Oracle, SWIFT Add Fast X-Border SMB Payments; House Dems Urge Antitrust Changes
October 07, 2020  |  News

In today’s top news, Oracle and Swift team up to provide fast cross-border payments, and House Democrats are advocating for big changes to Big Tech....

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Ripple Threatens To Move If US Isn’t More Crypto Friendly
Ripple Threatens To Move If US Isn’t More Crypto Friendly
October 06, 2020  |  Cryptocurrency

Ripple Executive Chairman Chris Larsen has threatened that his company might leave the U.S. if the country’s cryptocurrency regulations aren’t changed, according to Fortune. Get...

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Gilded Debuts Recurring Crypto Payments For Invoices
Gilded Debuts Recurring Crypto Payments For Invoices
October 06, 2020  |  B2B Payments

Blockchain payment company Gilded has launched a new feature so users can set up recurring, automated invoice payments with cryptocurrency, according to a press release....

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Bitcoin Daily: UK Regulator Forbids Sale Of Crypto-Derivatives To Retail Investors; DeFi Platform Wing To Integrate Credit Scores
Bitcoin Daily: UK Regulator Forbids Sale Of Crypto-Derivatives To Retail Investors; DeFi Platform Wing To...
October 06, 2020  |  Bitcoin

Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has prohibited the sale of digital currency derivatives to retail investors, according to a Tuesday (Oct. 6) press release. Get...

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Bitcoin Daily: SEC Alleges John McAfee Fraudulently Promoted ICOs; Bank of Canada: CBDC Would Present Security Risks; Fraudsters Capitalize On Crypto’s Finality
Bitcoin Daily: SEC Alleges John McAfee Fraudulently Promoted ICOs; Bank of Canada: CBDC Would Present...
October 05, 2020  |  Bitcoin

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged John McAfee for allegedly touting investments in initial coin offerings (ICOs) to Twitter followers without saying that...

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Bitcoin Daily: Bitcoin Drops To 23-Month Low; Bitcoin Use Up In Egypt
Bitcoin Daily: Bitcoin Drops To 23-Month Low; Bitcoin Use Up In Egypt
October 04, 2020  |  Bitcoin

After 180 days of volatility, bitcoin dropped to its lowest mark since November 2018, according to CoinDesk. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Today In Payments Around The World: Amazon Invests In India Unit; Russia-Based eCommerce Firm Ozon Gears Up For IPO
Today In Payments Around The World: Amazon Invests In India Unit; Russia-Based eCommerce Firm Ozon...
October 02, 2020  |  News

In today’s top news in payments around the world, Amazon reportedly infused $152 million into its India Amazon Seller Services unit, while Russia-based online shopping...

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