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OCTOBER 29, 2019

The organization, which is investing $600,000 in the project, is working with blockchain startup ChromaWay and Bolivian IT services company Jalasoft on the project in Bolivia, Peru and Paraguay, with plans to eventually test out the technology in other parts of South America. I personally don’t believe Libra will succeed,” he said.

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OCTOBER 14, 2019

In other news, the Marco Polo Network has announced that it has secured its first Russian-German import-export operations financing project. We launched our first distributed ledger technology in trade finance as early as 2017. We are trying to break down the barriers to allow everyone to use bitcoin,” said founder Pete Cheyne.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 24, 2020

Here are some of cryptos’ key developments for 2020: Bitcoin Goes Higher And Higher. Bitcoin, of course, exists as one of the most widely recognized cryptocurrencies. And one of the most notable events of 2020 was the big appreciation in bitcoin’s price, tied as it is (and was) to optimism about cryptos’ future.

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JUNE 2, 2019

According to Hard Fork , security firm East Security discovered that the hackers sent a phishing email to UpBit users asking for more information from customers regarding a fake sweepstakes payout. East Security believes a North Korean hacking group called Kim Soo-Ki is responsible for the email scam.

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AUGUST 10, 2018

Coverage includes Amazon opening up voice applications for iOS users, Overstock’s blockchain unit nabbing a huge investment, Intuit securing a bitcoin processing patent, Facebook and L’Oréal using augmented reality for makeup tests and Dish accepting Bitcoin Cash as payment. Dish, one of the leading providers in the U.S.,

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Abrigo

JANUARY 4, 2023

According to the FTC, the top ten crypto fraud trends to watch in 2023 are: Investment scams: Investment scams come with "get rich quick" and "no risk" promises, often initiated through social media or online dating apps. Consumers are accustomed to upgrades as part of innovative technology.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Crypto startup RSK will buy Spanish social media network Taringa in a bid to expand and to gain access to the platform’s 20 million users, according to a report by Forbes. RSK, a subsidiary of IOVLabs, is self-described as the “first open-source, smart contract platform secured by the bitcoin network.”.

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MARCH 1, 2019

The social media giant has even spoken with crypto exchanges about selling the coin to consumers, telling them that it hopes to have a product out in the first half of the year.

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PYMNTS

JULY 14, 2016

Bitcoin may be a preferred method of payment for a slew of tech-savvy people, but it has yet to take off with the masses, or even micro-masses. iPayYou, the bitcoin wallet, is aiming to change that with a new service launched today (July 14). The payment can be deposited as bitcoin or traded in for U.S.

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JANUARY 31, 2018

The publication noted blockchain’s “talismanic effect in today’s stock market” and investors’ heightened appetite to “capitalize on the popularity of currencies like bitcoin and Ethereum” as other reasons to take Kodak’s latest venture with a bit of healthy skepticism. Broader Doubts Emerge. That is the theory,” he continued.

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MARCH 22, 2019

Much hype and hope surrounds the adoption of cryptocurrencies — bitcoin among them as the marquee name in the space, of course — beyond the Wild West of speculative trading that exists now. Favor has met with disfavor, and bitcoin now trades at $3,990 — a bit above nadirs around $3,400 and well off highs that neared $20,000.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

Last month, the company revealed that it has also been working to launch five new decentralized apps (“dApps”) in the following service categories: prediction, Q&A, product review, food review, and location review using social media. KYC (know your customer) will be required for trading on Binance.US,” Binance wrote in a blog post.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2018

According to The Next Web , hours after moving all raised funds out of its wallet, the company shut down its website, deleted its social media accounts and kicked all users off its chat group. The government has told residents that the token must be used for anyone who would like to secure a passport.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

With questions surrounding Facebook ’s market power and its plans for the Libra digital currency, the social media company is reportedly negotiating with an important congressional committee for COO Sheryl Sandberg to testify as early as October. And, another legislator, Sen.

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AUGUST 5, 2016

Perhaps the most glowing of reviews is related to the iris scanning technology that eliminates the need to have a fingerprint unlock the phone. Authenticating the consumer to mobile banking apps and payments give this technology the potential to unleash a lot of commerce opportunities. Bitcoin’s Big Summer Fizzle. Iris Scanning.

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AUGUST 19, 2019

Aided by technology – and emboldened by the rise of cryptocurrencies – fraudsters are stepping up ransomware campaigns. Through that ransomware they have been hijacking companies’ systems and demanding bitcoin payment in exchange for a decryption key.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

As has been well-documented in this space, the damper on activity tied to cryptos has extended to social media. The concept and execution of distributed ledger technologies (DLT) has been one that President Xi Jinping stated can be part of “reshaping the global economic structure.”. Yet, blockchain remains an area of interest.

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Bank Innovation

JUNE 8, 2018

Bitcoin mania has died down in the fintech world, and the conversation has shifted to technologies like voice banking, payments, and alternative credit scoring. What is the state of banking innovation today? Each year, we poll the industry to find out.

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Tomorrow's Transactions

OCTOBER 8, 2014

I’m thinking about currency and competition because, and I imagine I’ll get trolled for saying this, but I had good fun arguing with some of the Bitcoin folk at Innotribe this year. Innotribe’s bitcoin series included talks on regulation, disruption and the future of investment in the space. From Bankers Debate Bitcoin at Sibos 2014 ].

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Email often gets overlooked in the 2019 digital economy, given the higher levels of excitement attached to social media, video and other, more cutting-edge tools — to say nothing of the use of text as a communication tool. Actors usually get around 70 percent of the face value of the card in bitcoin.”.

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Bankelele

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

Bitcoin in Kenya has generated a lot of controversy with the Central Bank of Kenya issuing a public notice warning against the use of bitcoin as a currency within the country. It is important to note that bitcoin the currency is the first successful application of bitcoin the platform. A guest post by @KaranjaJohn.

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OCTOBER 23, 2017

Fresh from securing a deal with Visa , Billtrust CEO Flint Lane shared his thoughts on how to make those determinations, and some other things, too. On Monday, I could be focused on sales and marketing, Tuesday on bank partnerships and Wednesday on technology innovation. Bitcoin is the latest example. What keeps you up at night?

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JULY 27, 2016

They’re using bitcoin and the blockchain to make it happen. Webster dives into the details with Simon, who’s using the blockchain and smart contract technology to make it all possible. GS: Loyyal is a universal platform built for the loyalty rewards industry on blockchain and smart contract technology – the first that I know of.

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NCR

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

CNBC recently reported that blockchain technology – the very tech that brought us the decentralized cryptocurrency Bitcoin – is set to go mainstream. Most people associate blockchain technology with Bitcoin, but there are several other cryptos making waves, Ethereum being one of them. Any Asset Can Now Become Digital.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 22, 2020

By creating secure and productive remote work environments for employees and helping their teams deal with the stress of working at home (with kids learning from the same house, spouses working in the next room, and myriad other pressure points). billion is just glad we own some Bitcoins at this point. Drum roll please….

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JANUARY 1, 2021

In other news, Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, a nonstop social media cheerleader for the notion of building a high-tech ecosystem in South Florida, publicly embraced exploring using cryptocurrency to store some government financial reserves and blockchain to secure processes such as online voting. AMBCrypto reported Wednesday (Dec.

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Lex Sokolin

AUGUST 5, 2019

Capital One recently suffered a data breach resulting from poor security practices that exposed 100 million credit card applications and accounts. Two years back, Equifax lost 140 million identities, again from poor security practices. And yet, only 2% of all Bitcoin transactions have anything to do with illicit activity?—?no

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Lex Sokolin

AUGUST 5, 2019

Capital One recently suffered a data breach resulting from poor security practices that exposed 100 million credit card applications and accounts. Two years back, Equifax lost 140 million identities, again from poor security practices. And yet, only 2% of all Bitcoin transactions have anything to do with illicit activity?—?no

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Fintech Labs Insights

OCTOBER 6, 2015

Fidor Bank introduced community banking more than five years ago and were early enablers of Bitcoin and Ripple. Now we are the first bank to offer open RESTful APIs secured with OAuth2.0, Fidor Bank provides both regulative support and technology. fidor.de | fidorbank.uk | fidortecs.com | @pirateofbanking. No Stack Banking.

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William Mills

MAY 11, 2016

Race Data brought bank client on stage who is thrilled with the product, he also states that the technology gives context to bank call center employees as well. ^KT. It’s all done through the smartphone, with bank-level security. Katerina Frolovicheva (MD, Technologies Innovations). Adds in Social security.

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William Mills

MAY 11, 2016

Banks are not experts in IT, so now they can leverage plug-and-play technology functionality. Corezoid is advocating for a “process focused” view of bank technology, by use of APIs. 01:08 pm NuData Security – @NuDataSecurity – [link]. Going to speak about technology can be better used in the card world.

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CB Insights

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

As of this writing in mid-November 2017, the total market capitalization of cryptocurrencies hovers around $220B (with a single bitcoin trading for upwards of $8,000). This explainer will offer simple definitions and analogies for blockchain technology. What is Bitcoin? What is Bitcoin? Blockchain. Cryptocurrencies.

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William Mills

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

From their web site: Based in San Francisco, MarketX was founded by a group of experienced professionals from finance, legal, and technology backgrounds. Social media is a special challenge since social media was not created with compliance in mind. I need to learn more. Especially to bank or invest?

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Bank Innovation

MAY 9, 2016

We can all agree Credit Karma, Chase Mobile, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and PayPal aren’t leaving the Top Ten on App Annie anytime soon. But ratings and rankings aren’t everything — there’s also the cool factor. How easy is the app to use? Does it makes us feel good (even Read More.

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Fintech Labs Insights

JUNE 18, 2015

Compliance & risk-management technology. Tags: Risk management, security, regulation, compliance. Latest round: $ 1.5 Total raised: $ 1.5 Source: Crunchbase. HQ: Dublin, Ireland. Latest round: $1.1 Total raised: $1.1 Source: Crunchbase. Mobile wallet APIs.

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JANUARY 16, 2020

The unique secrecy and security of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have led to their use by domestic terrorist groups like white supremacists, experts said at a hearing Wednesday for the U.S. Selim said noted neo-Nazi troll Andrew “weev” Auernheimer had received great sums of donated bitcoin.

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Lex Sokolin

JUNE 24, 2019

Second, the color sticks out like the red alarms we all associate with a dopamine kick from our social media and smartphone interactions. It needs to have participatory governance by its people, a clear social policy goal that advances the well-being of its citizens, and the provision of services and security within its borders.

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