U.S.-based company launched a VPN app for iOS users after witnessing a surge in VPN services demand across the world. On July 9, peer-to-peer bandwidth market company, Orchid, announced the official launch of its crypto-enabled VPN app in the Apple App Store. This move comes after the company witnessed a record-breaking demand for VPN services […]
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A temporary nuisance for crypto debit card holders, the Wirecard debacle reminds the public of the problems blockchain technology was designed to fix. Some of the most impactful frauds in modern history, from the Enron scandal to the Bernie Madoff investment scheme, were carried out by malignant actors inside or at the helm of corporate […]
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BitPay rolls out prepaid Mastercard for U.S. crypto customers, hoping to further drive adoption and purchasing power of crypto holders. Blockchain payments provider BitPay has launched a Mastercard prepaid card for crypto users in the United States. The BitPay Card enables customers to convert their cryptocurrency into fiat, which can then be loaded onto the […]
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The French central bank has announced the first successful test of a digital euro. Per a May 20 announcement from Banque de France, France has become the first country to successfully trial a digital euro, operational on a blockchain, following a call for new technology to back such a development at the end of March […]
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Crypto debit card BlockCard now touts 6.38% customer spending rewards. Crypto debit card BlockCard, built by blockchain company Ternio, has increased user rewards to almost 7%. “Starting April 14th, all BlockCard users (existing and new) will be entitled to earn 6.38% back in cryptocurrency rewards on all BlockCard purchases – with no ceiling on the […]
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The Visa-issued Coinbase Card can now be used on Android-based mobile phones thanks to an integration with Google Pay, which allows virtual cards to be used in stores. Coinbase Card users owning supported Android phones can now avoid using the physical card. Through an integration with Google Pay announced on March 17, the card can […]
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Internet users in the U.S. get more crypto-native browser support, as Opera rolls out Bitcoin and Ether wallets and direct crypto purchases with debit cards and Apple Pay. Opera’s mobile and desktop browsers are expanding cryptocurrency purchases to U.S. users, as the Norwegian company looks to continue building its Web 3.0 credentials. Through a partnership […]
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MyEtherWallet has released a mobile app that allows users to buy crypto in 15 seconds flat — but there’s a catch. MyEtherWallet has released a mobile app called MEWconnect that allows users to buy crypto in under 15 seconds — but there’s a catch. Users need to have Apple Pay and face fees of 3.99% […]
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The integration of cryptocurrencies into the travel industry will change it dramatically, and it will also be a huge step toward mass crypto adoption all over the world. If government corruption affects the stability of the national currency, it’s only natural that citizens will turn to gold or other assets like Bitcoin (BTC) to invest […]
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The People’s Bank of China files for multiple patents related to digital currency. China has been leading the way when it comes to digital payments by average consumers in the country. While such payments in the United States like Apple Pay are becoming more widely accepted, in nearby Japan such methods are still relatively rare. […]
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