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Bitcoin ATMs may make it easier for the mainstream and unbanked to access crypto, but will security risks hamper adoption?
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Making Bitcoin a viable mainstream payment solution will not be easy. One hurdle to overcome is the incredibly low transaction throughput. While several solutions are in development, external input is always welcome.
2020-2-6 02:00 | |
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BitPay restores service to all Bitcoin wallets to drive mainstream adoption of cryptocurrencies
2020-2-5 17:06 | |
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For years, the primary use case of Bitcoin has been debated. The detractors, often economists and mainstream investors, say it’s nothing but a speculative asset; others say it’s simply a digital store of value or a form of “digital gold,” nothing more.
2020-2-1 22:48 | |
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Bitcoin had an amazing past decade by every definition of the word. The price of the cryptocurrency surged by literal millions of percent since its birth in 2009, some of the world’s most important people — Elon Musk included(!) — gave a nod to the cryptocurrency, and the broader industry began a mainstream technological trend.... The post appeared first on NewsBTC.
2020-2-1 04:30 | |
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A Google executive from India has joined Coinbase as the new chief product officer after 11 years at Google. He aims to help Coinbase make cryptocurrency mainstream. “I am excited about what crypto and blockchain technology can do to democratize our financial systems,” the executive said, citing his experience growing up in India and the […] The post Google Executive From India Joins Coinbase as Chief Product Officer appeared first on Bitcoin News.
2020-1-31 15:00 | |
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While an argument can be made either way for Bitcoin’s primary designation as a digital currency or a store of value, in the last couple of years it has evolved much more into ‘digital gold.
2020-1-31 14:10 | |
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Back in 2017 the cryptocurrency craze hit the mainstream world. Suddenly, news of people getting rich overnight grabbed everyone’s attention. Naturally, the government didn’t fall on deaf ears and has shown a significant interest in the crypto markets.
2020-1-24 05:30 | |
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The adoption and recognition of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies have seen an exponential increase over the last few years among individuals, as well as among mainstream financial institutions. However, wThe post Bitcoin fundraising intensifies among Palestinian Hamas, Iran-affiliated militants appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2020-1-20 17:13 | |
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Facebook's proposed crypto-project Libra did not receive the very warm welcome it once expected. However, what it undeniably did was open a much-needed conversation among many in the mainstream industThe post Bitcoin, cryptocurrency market set for recognition boost at Davos appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2020-1-19 10:00 | |
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The CME Bitcoin options market has sparked great anticipation of its official launch scheduled for January 13. The market, offering a more derivative approach to BTC price action, is expanding products available for mainstream investment.
2020-1-13 20:01 | |
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Bitcoin is going mainstream. Kinda. It’s going mainstream in a weird twisted and sadistic way, anyway. On the Friday night episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, hosted by, uh, American comedian and personality Stephen Colbert, brought up the leading cryptocurrency, thrusting Bitcoin into the brain of millions in a weird way.
2020-1-12 05:30 | |
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As the past decade ends, the latest mainstream big shot entrant in the crypto industry Fidelity Investments reflected on the maturation of the infrastructure of the Bitcoin market. The report states, “In a few short years, Bitcoin’s story has critically evolved to recognize the true potential of the network — as a new type of […]
2020-1-11 20:29 | |
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2020 will be the year Bitcoin beats its all-time high, Sonny Singh tells mainstream media
2020-1-11 17:38 | |
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It’s easy to assume that DeFi is another term to sell the future back to ourselves. After all, where’s the mainstream adoption? The industry has been looking at it the wrong way. Bitcoin and its brothers and sisters are merely a tool, not a silver bullet to solve all of the world’s problems.
2020-1-10 13:03 | |
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South Korea’s Presidential Committee on the Fourth Industrial Revolution (PCFIR) is advocating that the Korean government makes cryptocurrencies mainstream by introducing friendly regulations that will help to integrate distributed ledger technology (DLT) powered digital assets into the traditional financial world, according to an Ibtimes report.
2020-1-8 18:00 | |
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A South Korean committee directly under the president has recommended several measures to the government that will make cryptocurrency mainstream. Emphasizing that “it is no longer possible to stop crypto asset trade,” the committee recommends integrating crypto into the country’s financial system, allowing financial institutions to directly offer a range of crypto products, including derivatives, […] The post Korean Presidential Committee Pushes to Make Cryptocurrency Mainstream appeared first on Bitcoin News.
2020-1-8 10:30 | |
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What makes Bitcoin, "BITCOIN?" From eye-catching rallies to deep dives, from the infamous Silk Road debacle to mainstream recognition, Bitcoin has been through it all. In fact, what's attractive aboutThe post Bitcoin's volatility not stopping charities from boarding the crypto-donations hype train appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2020-1-6 17:28 | |
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While it posted a 90 percent gain on the year, Bitcoin didn’t fare too well in the second half of 2019, retracing by 50 percent from $14,000 to as low as $6,400 as a majority of mainstream asset classes posted astronomical gains on the back of central bank liquidity injections into the market.
2020-1-6 17:00 | |
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Bitcoin (BTC) probably doesn’t need much introduction after going mainstream and highly visible in 2017. But adoption is still in its very early stages, and more thought leaders, celebrities and businessmen are getting on board.
2020-1-7 15:00 | |
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With Bitcoin marking its 11th year of existence and the rest of the cryptocurrency market entering a new decade, the question that has been discussed the most is what next for Bitcoin and other cryptoThe post Coinbase CEO: 2020 will see privacy coins get mainstream adoption appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2020-1-5 10:00 | |
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Bitcoin's all-time high rally drew a lot of attention from the likes of mainstream media, governments, corporates, and even wall street. The cryptocurrency is slowly becoming the most discussed topic The post Bitcoin's 'privacy is going to be a big fight,' says Riccardo Spagni appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2020-1-3 02:30 | |
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Back in 2017 the cryptocurrency craze hit the mainstream world. Suddenly, news of people getting rich overnight grabbed everyone’s attention. Naturally, the government didn’t fall on deaf ears and has shown a significant interest in the crypto markets.
2020-1-3 23:09 | |
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Crypto is going mainstream in Venezuela where one of their biggest department store with some 49 location, Traki, accepts bitcoin, eth, and Petro, the government issued cryptocurrency. They’ve already processed.
2020-1-3 20:54 | |
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The year 2019 took most crypto-projects on a wild ride, one filled with a mix of volatility, adoption, thefts, and expansion to and recognition in the mainstream. However, while some coins were occupiThe post Ethereum's MVRV ends 2019 with 0.
2020-1-2 19:00 | |
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Donald Trump, Libra and “boring prices”: Here’s the roundup of mainstream media’s crypto coverage in 2019
2020-1-3 18:55 | |
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From governments to mainstream companies, everyone has looked into cryptocurrencies and blockchain. While the industry did welcome many big shots, the price of most cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin The post Altcoins can decouple from Bitcoin as they follow a 'unique trend' appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2019-12-30 23:30 | |
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Bitcoin (BTC) took off with its mainstream appeal since around mid-2017. Since that time, the market price of BTC has seen ups and downs, with at least a dozen dramatic days of appreciation or crashes.
2019-12-28 16:41 | |
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Bitcoin (BTC) has tended to look “boring” in 2019. But the coin has regular, dramatic price moves, exceeding 20% per day. This behavior has continued since BTC moved into the mainstream. Bitcoin Surprise Moves Happen Despite Overall Low Volatility Bitcoin saw volatile days from 2017 until now, with 20 occasions of price moves above 20%.
2019-12-20 17:00 | |
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Looking back at 2019, the crypto-industry seems to have had an eventful run as several countries and mainstream companies looked into the prospects of cryptocurrencies and its underlying blockchain teThe post Bitwise CEO claims SEC has nuanced understanding of Bitcoin ETFs appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2019-12-18 18:30 | |
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A bitcoin video went viral on TikTok for the first time. It follows mentions of BTC by several high-profile individuals and companies. The post Bitcoin Video Goes Viral on TikTok as Crypto Sees Mainstream Attention appeared first on CCN.com
2019-12-16 04:32 | |
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Analysts have long pointed to Bitcoin’s lack of mainstream credibility as one primary factor that has been stunting its growth, but this appears to be shifting, as prominent economics professors at a major Ivy League university are now advocating for all investors to allocate Bitcoin and a handful of major altcoins to their investment portfolios.
2019-12-15 06:37 | |
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These days bitcoin and a variety of other digital assets are now being traded as funds and traditional equity holdings. The landscape of crypto investment vehicles has changed significantly as institutional and retail investors don’t need direct exposure to cryptocurrencies in order to invest in this technology.
2019-12-13 05:30 | |
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Bitcoin is becoming more popular on the dark web while its mainstream adoption hits a snag
2019-12-12 22:16 | |
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Bringing bitcoin to DeFi could have a profound impact on the growth of DeFi tools, users and mainstream acceptance. The post Op Ed: Bringing DeFi to Bitcoin Opens Up New Frontiers appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine.
2019-12-10 01:02 | |
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Conceived as an alternative to traditional financial and banking solutions, cryptocurrencies have come a long way. However, despite mainstream recognition, there remain many, both in governments and mThe post Nigeria's Bitcoin interest flies in the face of Central Bank's caution appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2019-12-9 18:06 | |
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Since Bitcoin topped in June, mainstream haters of cryptocurrencies and related technologies, such as Peter Schiff and Nouriel Roubini, have asserted that BTC is in an “echo bubble. ” While many have laughed off this sentiment as pure delusion, the charts may be telling a different story.
2019-12-9 02:00 | |
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Dozens of crypto funds, almost 70, have closed this year, a mainstream media outlet reported. And while the startling number reveals the influx of institutional investors into the crypto space might not be happening at a fast pace, it’s also worth noting that crypto fund launches are projected to reach 140 by the end of […] The post Almost 70 Crypto Funds Close This Year, Twice as Many Launch appeared first on Bitcoin News.
2019-12-6 08:00 | |
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While cryptocurrency has stayed around for the last ten years, mainstream media has continually focused on the shortcomings of the industry, especially as Bitcoin took a fall recently. In a 23% fall this week, this top cryptocurrency dropped as low as $6,515.
2019-12-1 22:38 | |
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Bitcoin began as the enemy of the banks, a new tool to bring traditional finance to a halt. However, as the cryptocurrency permeated the mainstream, it has become clear that the path for Bitcoin adoption is through financial regulation.
2019-12-1 19:35 | |
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Bitcoin is getting some real love as TF1 becomes the first national channel in France to air Bitcoin ads. TF1 audience is getting to watch Bitcoin-related ads promoting Keplerk’s BTC services multiple times a day now.
2019-11-30 18:27 | |
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Mainstream media is out spreading fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) about bitcoin… The post 3 Key Things the Mainstream Financial Media Is Missing About Bitcoin appeared first on CCN.com
2019-11-30 12:00 | |
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When bitcoin starts to turn south and the selloff intensifies, fingers start pointing. The crypto community wants to blame something and the mainstream media wants to sensationalize fearful headlines to get their clicks.
2019-11-30 13:30 | |
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The correlation between any further oppression of the bitcoin and crypto industry in China and market movements appears to be crumbling. Mainstream media is still firmly behind the premise that the latest rout was a direct response to further crackdowns on the mainland, but BTC and digital assets are making gains today to suggest otherwise.
2019-11-28 11:38 | |
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With an alias like Dr. Doom, Nouriel Roubini has been at the forefront of pointing out doom and gloom around the cryptocurrency industry since it started making waves in the mainstream. The economist who called the 2008 financial crisis has now taken glee in what he calls ‘Crypto-Carnage’ after Bitcoin shed some recent gains.
2019-11-28 23:31 | |
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TNABC and Miami Blockchain Week return to kick off 2020. On the 16th and 17th of January, 2020, pioneers of the global Bitcoin and blockchain community will converge in Miami for a historical conference, continuing to propel cryptocurrency from niche to mainstream.
2019-11-27 14:13 | |
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When Bitcoin first started to emerge into the mainstream collective consciousness, it was frequently positioned as a threat to traditional finance. Bitcoin proponents pointed to the high fees charged by intermediaries such as banks and online payment providers, predicting that decentralization would be their downfall.
2019-11-27 06:09 | |
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Spending Bitcoin (BTC) may be easy, but mainstream users are avoiding it. There may be one reason – the recent interest of the taxman in digital coins. Bitcoin Income May Create Taxable Event Not only US citizens, but also internationals, see the usage of BTC as creating a taxable event.
2019-11-22 14:58 | |
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There have been countless red Fridays over the past few years and bitcoin has died countless times according to mainstream media. Today is looking pretty grim with a $10 billion slump in total crypto market capitalization and BTC plunging through support … but we’ve seen it all before.
2019-11-22 12:04 | |
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Bitcoin has been regularly attacked for its energy-intensive mining process, powered by serious amounts of electricity. It’s been claimed that it leaves a carbon foot print comparable to that of a large city or even a small country, an allegation that often finds its way to the headlines of mainstream media outlets.
2019-11-21 17:45 | |
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Solana is leading the field in blockchain payments, but the network has scalability issues, the report said.
A California judge dismissed a class action lawsuit against Apple that accused the tech giant of imposing restrictions on third-party crypto payments on March 26. District Judge Vince Chhabria said the complaint contained “several fatal problems,” including inadequately alleged agreements between Apple and other payment services.
It would be "the first ever truly decentralized web3 payment solution," allowing users to spend their crypto "on everyday purchases, everywhere cards are accepted," according to marketing materials CoinDesk reviewed.
Mastercard is working with emerging markets-focused mobile payments app Swoo Pay to offer loyalty rewards in cryptocurrency.
You don't need to be rich to own Bitcoin. Explore Satoshi currency with us as we explain how the famous crypto can be divided. The post What is a Satoshi? How Bitcoin Fractions Work appeared first on CoinCentral.
Bitcoin payments firm Strike has expanded its services on a global scale, now allowing users in 36 countries (soon to be 65+) beyond the U.S. to buy bitcoin through the app, founder Jack Mallers announced in a blog post Thursday.
Previously clients would need to set standing orders for payments to take place at a particular time; now they can program them to kick in when the relevant criteria are met.