The central bank of Russia has proven to be quite an interesting creature over the years. Despite not being in favor of new technologies or alternative payment methods, they have now decided to launch a new national payments card. Doing so would bring the competition directly to Visa and MasterCard, and so farm thirty-five Russian banks have agreed to participate in the project. http://bitcoinist.net/russias-mir-card-takes-competition-to-visa-mastercard-and-bitcoin/ |
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Most people active in the Bitcoin ecosystem will know the popular iOS game SaruTobi. Despite going through a ban by Apple and being reinstated shortly afterwards, SaruTobi has become a very popular mobile game for Bitcoin community members. A new update has been announced, as the game incorporated Counterparty. http://themerkle.com/news/sarutobi-players-can-now-obtain-counterparty-tokens/ |
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Bitcoin has always been touted as the go-to solution for payments and finance in unbanked and underbanked regions of the world. Especially where African countries are concerned, Bitcoin could do a lot of good for everyday citizens. Up until this point, Bitcoin adoption has been fairly low, but a new debate has been sparked in Kenya that might make the country a next digital currency hub. http://themerkle.com/news/will-kenya-be-the-next-bitcoin-hub/ |
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Blockchain.info is one of the most popular Bitcoin wallet solutions available today, although not everybody is a big fan of this concept. In fact, there is a lot of confusion as to how blockchain.info must be the actual Bitcoin blockchain while it is just a visual representation of the network itself. The recent Android wallet update rolled out by the company is not winning over many people either, although the new design has certain advantages. http://themerkle.com/news/new-blockchain-info-android-update-is-a-mix-of-hits-and-misses/ |
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Popular Bitcoin gift card website Gyft.com has recently come under attack from malicious individuals looking to steal customer passwords. As a result of this attempted breach, Gyft has been forced to reset certain customer passwords as a precaution. It was only a matter of time until Gyft had to address this issue, as complaints about stolen usernames and password have been around for quite some time. http://bitcoinist.net/gyft-com-users-target-of-password-theft/ |
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It is no secret that established financial institution will have to come up with new and innovative forms of payment over the next few years. Even though many institutions have tried to delay this change for as long as possible, banks around the world are looking to increase the amount of funds being spent on the development of new payment technology. Blockchain technology will – most likely – play a big role in the process. http://bitcoinist.net/banks-to-increase-expenses-on-financial-technology-and-payment-solutions/ |
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Bitcoin’s blockchain technology is being eyed by various major players in the financial and technology sectors. A new transaction network based on blockchain technology will be developed by IBM and Wells Fargo, as well as London Stock Exchange Group Plc. By uniting forces with the Linux Foundation, the goal is to create a public network on which blockchain applications can be built to communicate with each other. http://themerkle.com/news/tech-and-financial-giants-back-new-blockchain-consortium/ |
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For many years, a lot of people assumed Linux was one of the most secure operating systems in the world. Due to its smaller market share, and completely different codebase from Windows, Linux has been rather safe from major virii and malware. However, there is one simple exploit that lets an assailant breach a Linux machine by pressing the backspace 28 times in a row. http://bitcoinist.net/linux-grub2-bootloader-bug-threat-bitcoin-companies/ |
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Genesis Mining recently announced a new type of cloud mining contract that will let users mining Ethereum. It was only a matter of time until one of the cloud mining providers started looking at Ethereum contracts sooner or later. These new Ether Cloud Mining contracts will run for one year, and offer some interesting alternatives when the digital currency switches to Proof-of-stake. http://bitcoinist.net/genesis-mining-introduces-ethereum-cloud-mining-contracts/ |
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The time has come to take another look at how far Spells of Genesis is coming along. The popular blockchain-based card game is starting to hit some major milestones, which also means players get to enjoy new features and updates. Among those new features are the spell-system, a map to replace the chapters, and the ability to obtain cards by playing the game more. https://news.bitcoin.com/spells-genesis-introduces-player-evolution-new-spell-system/ |
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While most people struggle with the concept of converting fiat currency to Bitcoin, certain issues can arise when trying to convert BTC back to fiat. Depending on which exchange one uses, deposits and withdrawals in certain local currency might not be possible for whatever reason. A simpler and more convenient solution has to be found sooner or later. http://themerkle.com/news/can-companies-simplify-conversion-bitcoin-fiat-currency/ |
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Bitcoin has proven to be quite an interesting financial vehicle, especially once people started looking past the concept of using it for more purposes than just being a speculative asset. In countries where very tight capital controls reign supreme, obtaining BTC and a virtual Bitcoin debit card could be the way forward for starting a brand new small business. http://themerkle.com/news/virtual-bitcoin-debit-cards-help-create-new-jobs/ |
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For people active in the Bitcoin ecosystem, some days appear as if they were taken out of a telenovela at certain times. One of the recent topics of heavy debate is whether or not the Bitcoin block size should be increased, and if so, in what capacity. Additionally, there is still the mystery surrounding the creator of Bitcoin, who goes by the name of Satoshi Nakamoto. Wall Street isn’t worrying about any of these squabbles, though, as the financial sector is showing increased interest in Bitcoin and digital currency. https://news.bitcoin.com/wall-street-determinedly-bullish-bitcoin-blockchain-technology/ |
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It is no secret that smaller businesses are struggling to keep with growing overhead costs these days. Especially when it comes to accepting payments, the fees can add up to very large amounts rather quickly. A new initiative in Europe aims to lower these transaction fees by up to 1.500 EUR per year. That is, assuming card processors will give retailers the discounted rate in full, and not shave off a small cut every time. http://bitcoinist.net/europe-lowers-card-interchange-fees-bitcoin-still-far-cheaper/ |
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Making Bitcoin more accessible and appealing to mainstream consumers is the first step along the way to reach critical mass adoption. Up until this point, the entire process of using Bitcoin as a payment method is confusing to a lot of people, especially as they do not see the added value of doing so. Mycelium Swish looks to address this issue and create a simple yet useful process to get Bitcoin into the hands and minds of more people. https://news.bitcoin.com/mycelium-swish-lets-order-food-billboard-bitcoin/#comments |
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Mobile payments are getting a lot of mainstream attention, as they allow everyday consumers to make payments in a far more convenient manner. Despite the early adoption of solutions such as Apple Pay, very few people are effectively using mobile payments right now. When even one of the biggest companies in the world can’t make consumers appreciate mobile payment solutions, things are looking quite good for Bitcoin. http://themerkle.com/news/five-reasons-why-apple-pay-is-not-a-success-and-bitcoin-is-better/ |
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