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Bitcoin for Buskers – a Case Study in Micro-Transactions

Heavy footfall, the call to action, a pay what you want strategy for instant payments accepted worldwide. Here’s why cryptocurrency could soon become the buskers’ preferred virtual hat. Picture the Scene It’s Sunday afternoon and you’re doing some browsing at a local market. You’ve just got yourself some tasty tacos from one of the food stands. Yes, I meant real physical browsing, not sitting at home in front of your computer screen! Looking for somewhere to
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Emilio Janus · April 16, 2018 · 11:00 am
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Goldman Sachs-backed Circle Buys Poloniex Cryptocurrency Exchange for $400M

Circle, the peer-to-peer payment services startup, has reportedly bought exchange Poloniex for $400 million. Job Done Between Circle And Polo According to Fortune editor Robert Hackett who leaked the news in advance, an official statement will follow Monday. The takeover means a cryptocurrency exchange is now under direct ownership of a Goldman Sachs funded company. Hackett wrote on Twitter earlier this morning: Rumors have swirled in recent weeks that Circle has been in talks to
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Wilma Woo · February 26, 2018 · 11:30 am
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United Parcel Service (UPS) Patents Decentralized Locker Bank That Accepts Bitcoin

The widespread acceptance of Bitcoin as a viable currency may be on its way if the United Parcel Service (UPS) is any indicator. Making In-Person Transactions Safer According to a United States patent application filed on Feb. 1, the United Parcel Service (UPS) has plans to utilize Bitcoin as a method of payment for a new decentralized locker system. According to the patent’s abstract, UPS – a multinational package delivery company and provider of supply chain
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Adam James · February 2, 2018 · 9:30 pm
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Lawyers Moving Into the Bitcoin Space

Many law firms are rapidly adapting to the business environment that Bitcoin technology offers. As a result, these law firms, as well as independent lawyers, are increasingly accepting payments in Bitcoin for legal services. Law Firms Are Adapting to the Crypto Environment Many law firms are accepting Bitcoin as payment because customers request it. Others are accepting Bitcoin because they fear missing out on the opportunities that the new business environment promises. As Law.com reports,
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Julio Gil-Pulgar · January 29, 2018 · 4:00 pm
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Bitcoin Is Pervasive In Medical Tourism

Bitcoin is increasingly being used for payments in various sectors of the tourism industry. Now, as medical tourism is booming, the cryptocurrency is also becoming popular in this multi-billion dollar sector. Bitcoin and the Medical Tourism Boom For some time, travelers and tourists have been using Bitcoin to pay for flights, accommodations, and car rentals. Now, medical tourism is growing exponentially. According to economics professor Marc Pilkington, medical tourism is a $100 billion global market
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Julio Gil-Pulgar · January 5, 2018 · 12:30 am
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Gamers Rejoice! Top Up Your Steam Account Using Bitcoin

Gamers can now begin having marathon gaming sessions again as Bitrefill is now allowing gamers to buy Steam vouchers with Bitcoin and Litecoin. With the recent news that the Steam games platform would no longer be accepting Bitcoin as a payment option, many gamers erupted into rage over the decision by Valve. However, Valve did say that the use of Bitcoin as a payment option had become “untenable” for them. Yet it’s always darkest before
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Matthew Tompkins · December 10, 2017 · 9:45 am
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Steam Drops Support for Bitcoin Payments Citing Wild Price Swings, High Transaction Fees

Bitcoin may be trading at all-time highs, but not everybody is celebrating. Crypto-loving gamers everywhere have their headsets in a twist after Valve, the parent company of popular online gaming platform Steam, announced today that they will no longer be accepting Bitcoin payments. Citing the digital currency’s extreme price fluctuations in recent months, as well as increased transaction fees, Valve stated that it has become “untenable” to continue supporting Bitcoin as a payment option. The announcement,
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Cynthia Turcotte · December 6, 2017 · 5:30 pm
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Want to Pay With Bitcoin? Be Prepared to Pay Extra for the Privilege

In a small corner in the neighborhood of Manhattan in New York, Melt Bakery a ‘hole in the wall’ that sells ice cream sandwiches, accepts Bitcoin as a payment option. A few swipes of a mobile app are all that it takes to complete your transaction, but remember that if you want to use Bitcoin at Melt, you might have to pay extra for the privilege. More Interest in the Cryptocurrency There are several stores in
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Jinia Shawdagor · December 3, 2017 · 10:00 pm
Bitcoin, Bitcoin Businesses, FinTech, News, Uncategorized
In Apple’s Battle for Supremacy in the Payment Ecosystem, Bitcoin Will Win

Apple is internally expanding tests of its new Apple Pay Cash feature, thus further intensifying the battle for the supremacy of the mobile payment ecosystem. Moreover, Bitcoin’s advances and Apple’s latest efforts further underscore the obsolescence of the banking industry. Bitcoin, Apple, and Peer-to-Peer Payment Solutions Apple is enhancing its Apple Pay application by adding the Apple Pay Cash feature to facilitate person-to-person money exchanges. According to Apple’s website: You can make secure purchases in
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Julio Gil-Pulgar · October 16, 2017 · 1:15 am
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South African Pick n Pay is Testing Bitcoin Payments

The second largest supermarket chain store in South Africa, Pick n Pay, recently started testing Bitcoin payments at its stores. Bitcoin payments at Pick n Pay In the recent years, Bitcoin has become a more and more popular payment method for many retail stores worldwide. A recent announcement by the payment software development firm, Electrum, described the recent Bitcoin payment test that conducted at a selected Pick n Pay store. The software integration would easily
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Ashour Iesho · September 17, 2017 · 2:15 pm
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Cosmetic Giant Lush To Accept Bitcoin

UK Headquartered global cosmetic brand Lush announced that as of July 11, 2017, they are accepting Bitcoin as a payment option on their online store. Lush Announces Bitcoin Adoption Cosmetic giant Lush, widely known for their ethical anti-animal testing stance, has announced that they will be accepting Bitcoin payments on their online store. Lush heralded the news, saying that Bitcoin is changing the way people, governments, and businesses approach trade. Mike West, Lush’s Finance Manager, explained: Accepting
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Matthew Tompkins · July 20, 2017 · 11:30 am
Bitcoin, Bitcoin Price
Bitcoin Price Breakout Leads to $600, More Growth to Come?

The bitcoin price has done it again! After much speculation, the price of everyone’s favorite digital currency has broken the $600 level, and for the most part, bullish trends are expected to continue. Also read: Bitcoin Price Jumps to $590, Bull Predictions Coming True? Bitcoin Price Set for Continued Rise One source writes: “Price is advancing above $600… It’s hard to conceive how the market will now reverse trend into decline. The declining scenarios mentioned during the past two
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Nick Marinoff · September 7, 2016 · 5:00 am
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A Payment Processor’s Perspective: Interview with Moneris

Bitcoin is evolving rapidly on a global scale as one of most important financial technologies of the century. Many businesses have decided to integrate Bitcoin, yet many continue to not accept it. I have covered the issue of Bitcoin adoption in-depth in my Bitcoin in Business series. I had the opportunity to interview Moneris chief product and marketing officer Rob Cameron regarding Moneris, their opinion on Bitcoin, and how blockchain technology will influence the financial
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Drew Cordell · January 14, 2016 · 8:00 am
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Charlie Lee Opens Up About Coinbase Shift Debit Card

Coinbase launched its Bitcoin debit card to much adoration by crypto-currency enthusiasts. Shift Payments, a fintech company, will issue the card, which enables Coinbase users in 24 US states to spend bitcoins online and offline at more than 38 million merchants across the globe. Also read: Peter Todd Double Spends on Coinbase Shift: The Debit Card from Coinbase To receive a Shift Card, you can order it from Coinbase. You will be asked to provide an
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Justin OConnell · January 12, 2016 · 8:00 am
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Square Enix Humble Bundle Not Available For Purchase With Bitcoin

Bitcoin acceptance by retailers and merchants remains a very struggle to this very day. A lot of parties don’t see the added benefit of accepting Bitcoin payments, even though the transaction fees are lower, and consumers from all over the world become potential customers. The latest Square Enix bundle on the Humble Bundle website can’t be paid for in Bitcoin, as payment options are decided upon by development partners. >em>Also read: BTCS Announces $1.45 Million
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Jp Buntinx · December 23, 2015 · 9:57 am
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Chase Pay Mobile Payment Solution Shows No Innovation

More and more mobile payment solutions are making their way into the hands of customers all over the world. While there is growing demand for mobile payment solutions, not all of these projects are received with tons of enthusiasm. Chase’s mobile solution serves as a digital wallet that requires customers to scan a QR code. By the look of things, someone has been paying close attention to Bitcoin. Also read: The Party Ends For Mark
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Jp Buntinx · October 28, 2015 · 12:26 pm
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The Potential Impact of Bitcoin On The Luxury E-commerce Industry

It is no secret that most everyday consumers can barely scrape enough money together to pay for regular purchases. Some consumers, on the other hand, are more interesting in getting their hands on luxury items. Both types of customers have one thing in common: they want quick and convenient payment methods to complete their purchases. Can Bitcoin play a role in the process? Also read: FBI Advises Victims Pay Ransom on Ransomware Luxury Retail Business
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Jp Buntinx · October 24, 2015 · 12:36 pm
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Streamium Can Benefit From War Between Twitch and Youtube Gaming

One of the major disadvantages associated with centralized services is how they can enforce exclusivity rules in certain cases. With the “war of game streamers” heating up between Twitch and Youtube, exclusivity deals are already being forced upon partners. Depending on whether or not individual streamers have monetized their game streaming, these decisions might be a determining factor. If only there were a decentralized solution to tackle this problem. Also read: Move Over Periscope and
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Jp Buntinx · September 1, 2015 · 3:00 pm
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Point-of-Sale Company Revel Raises $13.5M for Asian and European Expansion

Point-of-Sale company Revel Systems has raised $13.5M in funding from ROTH Capital Partners. Revel Systems is best known for their iPad Point-of-Sale platform. Revel’s platform allows merchants the ability to complete sales with less investment in infrastructure. Instead of purchasing a very expensive cash register and other equipment, users are able to pay easily and more important for businesses, Revel’s platform is very scalable and packed full of features that normal cash registers and other
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Drew Cordell · August 18, 2015 · 1:52 pm
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PayPal Valued at $52 Billion For Market Return

After more than a decade of being part of eBay Inc. , PayPal will return to the stock market as an individual company. Shares of PayPal (PYPL.O) jumped up 11% in value as people anticipate the company’s return to NASDAQ. With that rise, and adjusting for market stabilization, PayPal is now valued at about $52 Billion. Online payments have changed considerably since 2002 when eBay acquired PayPal, and the popularity of PayPal has lead to
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Drew Cordell · July 24, 2015 · 6:37 pm
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Adult Website LiveJasmin Now Accepting Bitcoin Payments

Bitcoin and the adult history seem to go well together in recent years, as multiple websites have started accepting digital currency payments. The latest major adult brand to join the fray is LiveJasmin, one of the biggest porn websites in the world offering live webcams and special adult shows. And they are attracting a whole new crowd who will gladly pay for a subscription with Bitcoin. Also read: Dream Lover: Models Sending Pictures for Bitcoin
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Jp Buntinx · June 11, 2015 · 2:25 pm
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iOS Vulnerability Spoofs Apple Pay, Bitcoin the Better Option?

Many Bitcoin enthusiasts around the world are keeping a close eye on the developments being made in the mobile payments industry. Cashless transactions are on the rise in several countries around the world, and the shifting paradigm leaves the door open for alternative payment methods to gain a foothold. While Apple Pay may seem to be a strong contender, a recent security vulnerability may have you think twice about using it. And that gives Bitcoin
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Jp Buntinx · June 5, 2015 · 9:40 pm
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12charge Allows You to Pay for Utilities and More With Bitcoin

Extending the uses of digital currencies should be the main goal for the digital currency community at this point in time. To help achieve this goal, companies like 12charge.com are hard at work in order to ensure that they come up with exciting ideas, meant to broaden the amount of people who use Bitcoin and other digital currencies. Disclaimer: This article was provided by Bitcoin PR Buzz. Bitcoinist is not affiliated with 12charge and is not
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Bitcoin PR Buzz · May 31, 2015 · 6:00 pm