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Bitcoin Daily: PumaPay Blockchain Payment Systems Gets PCI Compliance; OpenBazaar Announces Mobile Crypto Trading App

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Blockchain-based payment system PumaPay has announced the launch of a new cryptobilling solution which has secured PCI (payment card industry) compliance. PullPayment Protocol will enable multiple payment scenarios and all the familiar billing methodologies used with credit cards.

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i2c President Says Blockchain Will Unlock Cryptocurrency

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The emergence of the “network of network” strategies on the parts of Visa and Mastercard have opened the door for faster payments, for the electronification of payments — and for blockchain to underpin it all. We leverage that information before you get onboarded to get a card. Back in May, i2c Inc.

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Real Time Heats Up In B2B, While Blockchain Gains Traction

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Plus, blockchain makes new inroads in the B2B arena. The partnership supports Payment Canada's need for RTR to enable ISO 20022 messaging standards and remain in compliance with the Bank of Canada 's risk management standards for payment systems, an announcement revealed. TOMIA and Clear Embrace Blockchain for Telecom B2B Payments.

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AID:Tech And PharmAccess Deliver World’s First Blockchain Baby

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The first baby born on the blockchain is expected to enter the world at a small clinic in rural Tanzania this week. What does that mean – to be born on the blockchain? AID:Tech uses digital identity and blockchain tech to create a new, more transparent way for governments, enterprises and NGOs to deliver digital entitlements.

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Finance Ministry: India Retailers With $7M+ Sales Must Accept Debit Cards

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50 crores (about $7 million) will have to offer customers electronic payment modes like debit cards, powered by RuPay, according to a report by LiveMint. . The fine for non-compliance is going to be ?5,000 The finance ministry in India passed a new regulation saying that companies with sales of more than ?50

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Bitcoin Daily: Huobi Group Announces Argentine Crypto Exchange Launch; BIS Research Favors Blockchain Regulation

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The gateway, which was founded in China , will allow users to buy cryptos via credit card, wire transfer and more. In other news, the World Blockchain Initiative (WORBLI) said its protocol eliminates any concerns that a token can be used for illegal activities.

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The ‘Peril And Promise’ Of Blockchain

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.” Oliver was discussing cryptocurrencies and blockchain on his show, highlighting the massive potential the world of FinTech has touted for the last year or so. This balance of optimism and realism is taking over the blockchain space as of late. But the segment also warned to temper the hype with healthy skepticism.