Category: CRYPTOCURRENCY
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MasterCard Goes All-in on Crypto, Embraces the Future of Payment Processing
About a decade ago, cryptocurrency began. Bitcoin was the one and only option and mined by just a few enthusiasts. At the time, crypto was arguably too futuristic to be taken seriously. Decentralized? Blockchain? Digital wallets? Very few were buying into the idea. Fast-forward 10 years and we’ve reached the point in crypto’s lifecycle where…
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How New Crypto Coins Are Affecting the Industry
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…
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After Targeting Gamestop, Blackberry, Nokia, and AMC Is Cryptocurrency Next on the Hit List for WallStreetBets?
It was has been one of the craziest weeks on Wall Street. A rag-tag bunch of Redditors who spend their time on the subreddit r/wallstreetbets has inflicted billion of losses for leading hedge funds such as Melvin Captial. The so-called “short squeeze” saga has drawn international attention, typified by billionaire and Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s…
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Everything You Need to Know About Payment Processing for Crypto Exchanges
Cryptocurrencies caught the attention of the world back in 2017. In the space of 12 months, Bitcoin’s value rocketed from $921.35 to $13062.15. Suddenly the whole world was paying attention to blockchain-based currencies. While Bitcoin’s price has since tumbled and recovered to exceed its 2017 highs (such is its volatility), interest in cryptocurrencies has only been…
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America’s Choice Can Affect Your Merchant Account
With less than a week until polling closes for Americans voting in the 2020 US presidential election, much of the Western world watches on with bated breath. Wo will come out on top? Will be former vice president Joe Biden? Or will US President Donald Trump secure another four years in office? Many of you may be concerned about the handling of the coronavirus pandemic. Or perhaps how to bridge…
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