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Vice President of Apple’s payments service Apple Pay – Jennifer Bailey has revealed that the company sees potential in cryptocurrencies. Speaking at a recent interview with CNN Business, the Apple exec told CNN correspondents: “We (Apple) are watching cryptocurrency. We think it’s interesting. We think it has interesting long-term
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Tech giant Samsung has unveiled three models of its blockchain-enabled flagship smartphone – the Galaxy Note 10; with this latest version allowing users to store cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin on their phones. The specifically designed crypto smartphone is named the KlatynPhone, and features the same hardware specifications and pricing as the
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Popular and globally recognized rapper - Akon has expressed strong support for Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, as he rebuffed claims that the asset lacks intrinsic value. Speaking at a recent radio interview on The Breakfast Club, Akon described opinions that fiat currencies such as the US dollar were more suited currencies
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Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has set up a committee to study the blockchain and virtual assets (cryptocurrency) framework with a view to include the asset class in the Nigerian Capital Market. The newly formed committee named the FinTech Roadmap Working Group consists of members from the private
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Global fast-food chain - Burger King has begun accepting Bitcoin (BTC) payments for online food orders in Germany. The new BTC payment option is visible alongside other payment options including PayPal and Visa card on the restaurant’s website; as well as integrated on the Burger King Germany mobile application.
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For the crypto beginner or bitcoin newbie, converting Bitcoin to Naira or its cash equivalent could be confusing. Buy and Sell prices differ across exchanges and simple calculations on how much naira you would receive also pop up. Have you been caught in this mix? Ok, we’ve got you;
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Portugal’s Tax and Customs Authority has in a recent report, set clarity to questions surrounding cryptocurrency trading and payments; as they say crypto transactions will not be taxed. According to the report on local newspaper Jornal de Negocios, all crypto transactions are exempt from Value Added Tax (VAT) and
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Hong Kong’s massive pro-democracy protest has set stage for the increasing adoption of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC) in the city. According to Yahoo Finance, the politically motivated protests have continued for over 12 weeks, with local businesses now more open to accepting digital currencies over fiat; in a
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After hovering around the $10,000 price region for more than a week, Bitcoin (BTC) dipped by $600 in under 30 minutes to now trade around the $9,500 region at the time of publication. This sharp decline comes as little surprise; analysts had predicted a slight dip prior to
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English premier league side – Manchester City has announced its partnership with South Korean blockchain football gaming platform – Superbloke. According to an official publication by Man City, the partnership will have Superbloke integrate the club’s players into its blockchain-powered soccer game – FC Superstars, which will offer fans a platform to
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The bitcoin and cryptocurrency industry is an emerging industry, one with a lot of benefits and potential. And as with all things involving finance including those of fiat currencies, bad elements are known to capitalize on the lapses of unsuspecting individuals who lose funds to these schemes. In this article,
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Rwanda’s Central Bank – The National bank of Rwanda (NBR) has kick-started research on the development and issuance of its own official digital currency. As reported by BNN Bloomberg, the country’s apex bank is keen on offering digital currency as a means to improve transaction efficiency and foster economic