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Steam, the famous gaming platform run by Valve Corporation has just pulled from its store a game dubbed “Abstractism” due to evidence that points to a possible cryptojacking. Abstractism is a simple platformer where players would have to make a pixel jump from one wall to another in a white and black environment. Retailing [...]
The famous messaging app Telegram is looking to become a pilot network in the cryptocurrency sector. With the launch of Telegram Passport, the company is one step ahead towards achieving its goal. Telegram is thrilled to announce its new release- Telegram Passport. The new product represents a personal ID tool aiming to provide a secure [...]
Huobi, China’s biggest crypto exchange, aims to take advantage of India’s growing interest in cryptocurrencies by expanding its service in the said country via a new peer-to-peer (P2P) portal. The main highlight of the platform is the fact that it will support trading in India’s national currency, the rupee. The announcement was made by Huobi [...]
A new real estate offer in Texas is open to be bought with Bitcoin (BTC). The seller of a mansion located in Highland Park, Texas announced he/she accepts Bitcoin (BTC) as payment. This becomes the latest proof that the adoption rate of cryptocurrencies is rapidly spreading and does not matter the field of activity. Many [...]
British online payments operator Skrill is thrilled to announce it supports fiat-to-crypto services. Skrill, previously known as Moneybookers, has embraced the crypto sector. A company's statement published on July 25 pointed out a new product that will enjoy crypto enthusiasts. From now on, users can buy and sell cryptocurrencies using Skrill services. Availability The Skrill [...]
Remember the story of the person who paid 10,000 BTC for two pizzas back in 2010? Well, even though that story went down in crypto history as one of the worst deals, it’s no longer the saddest story out there. As part of an interview on July 25, QIWI CEO Sergey Solonin told the spectators [...]
Spencer Bogart, a partner at Blockchain Capital, has recently declared for CNBC’s Fast Money that he is “super bullish” on crypto. The discussion revolved around the current situation the crypto market is currently in. Regarding the general Bitcoin market, Spencer Bogart displayed a sense of optimism by stating the following: “I’m super bullish on crypto [...]
Founder of US-based cryptocurrency exchanges WeExchange and BitFunder was found guilty of security fraud in which he took part. Jon Montroll was accused of fraud several investors as well as a regulatory body. He stood behind the manipulations of the attacks researches to which his two crypto trading platforms were subjected. “Texan Jon Montroll aka ‘Ukyo’ [...]
You can become and Antiguan Barbudian citizen through an investment of US$100,000, which is the equivalent of 12 bitcoins according to the market’s current prices. According to Antigua and Barbuda’s Citizenship by Investment Program Act which was amended by the country’s parliament, payments can be also made by using bitcoin along with other cryptocurrencies. Antigua [...]
The adoption rate of cryptocurrency increases with fast steps. Some companies diversify their payment methods just to adapt to market requirements, others have no choice but to do it. Iran's hotels have begun to accept cryptocurrencies as payments after the US authorities have sanctioned the banking system in the country and left many companies without [...]
Korean giant Samsung denied the collaboration with Lithuanian blockchain-based startup CopPay on accepting cryptocurrency payments. As reported on 20 July by TheCCpress, "Lithuanian company CopPay announced [today] that citizens based in Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius, and Kaunas will soon be able to acquire Samsung products, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, TVs, and others with crypto assets". It seems [...]
Crypto-friendly Malta got its first two-way Bitcoin ATM. The automatic teller machine was installed at the real estate agency Quicklets office located on the Sliema seafront. The launch event consisted of presenting the device functions, having as guests both financial and crypto experts as well as blockchain enthusiasts. Times of Malta reported on 22 July [...]