Dash stands for digital cash. Dash protocol, based on bitcoin's codebase, was created by Evan Duffield back in 2014. What makes it different from bitcoin is its focus on payments segment of the market. Dash developers aim to create a universal payments mechanism that involves merchants, online point of sale and user-to-user transfers. … [Read more...] about Dash becomes one of the most popular cryptocurrencies due to its tech advantages
600+ stores will accept bitcoins in the largest underground mall in Seoul
Goto Mall, Seoul's underground shopping center, will enable its stores to accept bitcoin as a payment method beginning mid-December (just before the start of Christmas shopping). … [Read more...] about 600+ stores will accept bitcoins in the largest underground mall in Seoul
The Philippines could legalize digital currencies as securities
According to the Philippines' Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), regulators are taking steps that could legalize the use of cryptocurrencies in the country by classifying them as securities. … [Read more...] about The Philippines could legalize digital currencies as securities
Square implements option to buy and sell bitcoin in its Cash app
PoS solutions provider and mobile payments operator Square, Inc., based in San Francisco, has recently announced it started a pilot program that would allow users to buy and sell bitcoin via its Cash app. During the testing phase the option has been made available to limited number of users. … [Read more...] about Square implements option to buy and sell bitcoin in its Cash app
French asset management company TOBAM launches bitcoin mutual fund
A small Paris-based asset management firm TOBAM (~ $9 billion of assets under management) announced on 22 November, 2017 that it had launched a bitcoin mutual fund, the first of its kind in Europe. The fund has been approved by France's financial regulator, the Autorite des Marches Financiers (AMF), and is classified as an alternative investment fund. … [Read more...] about French asset management company TOBAM launches bitcoin mutual fund
Bitcoin adoption grows rapidly in Japan
Despite some governments' efforts to play down the importance of cryptocurrencies, Japan legalized bitcoin as a legal payment method in April 2017. There's been a lot of progress since then. … [Read more...] about Bitcoin adoption grows rapidly in Japan
Power Ledger to become a strong player on energy market
Australia-based startup Power Ledger, a platform for peer-to-peer energy trading, successfully raised 34 million USD through ICO in September-October 2017. Since then the company announced a number of significant partnerships and development plan updates. … [Read more...] about Power Ledger to become a strong player on energy market
AmEx will use Ripple blockchain for business payments
American Express, a financial services provider, announced that its FX International Payments (FXIP) division will use Ripple blockchain to provide real-time, trackable non-card payments between US and UK corporate customers who do banking in Santander UK. … [Read more...] about AmEx will use Ripple blockchain for business payments