Category: Blockchain

  • The Bitcoin Halving: What to Expect, What It Means, Why It Matters

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    As the cryptocurrency world anticipates the upcoming 2024 Bitcoin halving event, it’s important for merchants, investors, and enthusiasts to understand its potential impact on the market. The halving, a significant milestone in the Bitcoin protocol, has historically influenced the price, mining profitability, and overall sentiment surrounding the world’s first and most prominent cryptocurrency. Start accepting…

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  • Banks Go Cashless, A Sign of Wider Crypto Acceptance

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    In a rapidly digitizing world, traditional banking systems are finding themselves at the crossroads of evolution. Macquarie Bank’s recent announcement, intending to transition entirely to a digital-only banking system by November 2024, underscores this global shift. While this move may be seen as a nod towards progress and efficiency, it also sparks significant discussions, especially…

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  • Crypto Businesses Are the New Home for Luxury Goods

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    Welcome to a fascinating exploration of the luxury goods market and its exciting intersection with the world of blockchain technology. In 2022, we witnessed a remarkable trend: luxury goods accounted for a staggering 20% of items sold by crypto-enabled merchants. This statistic has piqued the interest of many, and we’re here to delve into the…

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  • Will Web3 Be the End of Stripe? An Unstable Future for Popular Payment Aggregators

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    As the digital economy continues to evolve, so too do the payment systems we rely on. Stripe, a popular online payment aggregator founded in 2010, is facing an uncertain future with the emergence of Web3 technology. Could these new advances in internet connectivity spell the end for Stripe and similar services? In this article, we…

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  • How New Crypto Coins Are Affecting the Industry 

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    After the initial success of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC), interest from investors in new crypto tokens, sometimes referred to as altcoins, has never been higher. So how does the release of these new digital assets impact the market? What is driving the current demand for blockchain-based currencies and apps? Let’s take a look at…