BBVA to roll out blank payment card in Spain
BBVA has launched Aqua, a new line of pioneering credit cards in Spain which feature a dynamic CVV code and do not contain card numbers (PAN) or expiration dates printed … Read More
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JP Buntinx is passionate about cryptocurrencies, fintech, blockchain, and finance. He currently resides in Belgium.
Credit Suisse app CSX to launch digital bancassurance with AXA
Credit Suisse is launching integrated bancassurance solutions for clients in collaboration with AXA.
Sberbank to train visually impaired on how to use its mobile app
Sberbank has released how-to pieces that will help customers with visual impairments use the Sberbank Online mobile application and demonstrate its new features.
BMO introduces digital pre-approvals for mortgage applicants
BMO Bank of Montreal has nationally launched a digital solution that brings speed and convenience to the Canadian home buying journey.
Visa Tap to Phone contactless payments programme goes global
Visa has launched its Tap to Phone technology, which enables Android handsets to be used for accepting NFC payments, in more than 15 markets, with the US to follow in … Read More
PayPal to support cryptocurrencies across its consumer and merchant network
PayPal has been granted a first of its kind conditional Bitlicense by the New York State Department of Financial Services and will begin enabling its 346 million users to to … Read More
Grupo Financiero Banorte picks Volante for cross-border payment architecture
Volante Technologies Inc., a leading provider of payments and financial messaging solutions in the cloud, today announced that Grupo Financiero Banorte is partnering with Volante to modernize the bank’s cross-border … Read More
Contour collaborates with Mphasis to speed adoption opf blockchain network
Contour, the global decentralised platform building the new standard for global trade, today announced a partnership with Mphasis, an Information Technology (IT) solutions provider specialising in cloud and cognitive services, … Read More
4 Takeaways From the Eth2 Testnet: Validator Issues, Sync Bugs, and More
The launch of Eth2 is almost upon us. A testnet was launched a while ago to effectively determine how the code behaves. So far, it is not going according to … Read More
More than 2 Billion ZIL are Currently Locked in gZIL Staking
Many people would argue that proof-of-stake currencies are quickly losing traction. Zilliqa is an example of that not necessarily being the case. Ever since its staking support was launched, the … Read More
There are Over 5,000 Dash Masternodes Once Again
Running a cryptocurrency masternode is always a bit of a risk. One never knows if the value of the required currency will plummet over time. For Dash, there have been … Read More
Orange Pill Podcast Orange Pill – Robert Breedlove – Bitcoin Close Up
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1263314/5977741-orange-pill-robert-breedlove-bitcoin-close-up.mp3 Visit our sponsor here: The Sun ExchangeSubscribe to Robert Breedlove’s YouTube channel here Max and Stacy chat to Robert Breedlove of Parallax Digital about how Bitcoin from a distance … Read More
Ethereum Classic’s MESS Implementation Meets Ample Criticism
In the past week, there have been rumors regarding Ethereum Classic addressing the wave of 51% attacks. Its solution, known as MESS, seems a viable concept. However, not everyone is … Read More
Coinbase User Loses 3,253 USDC by Using the Wrong Address
Sending cryptocurrency funds to an incorrect address always has disastrous consequences. One holder of USDC found that out the hard way. It seems Coinbase doesn’t have the correct “checks” in … Read More
Elastos (ELA) to List on Bittrex Global
Singapore, October 20, 2020 — Premier cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex Global has announced the official listing of ELA, the native token of the Elastos blockchain on 21 October. Elastos is a … Read More
Survey: income from digital gift cards in the US jumped 165% in Q3 and is set to break an all-time record in Q4
air Miron, CEO and founder of Rise.ai, the company that conducted the survey: “The numbers and the trends indicate that this year’s holiday season and the fourth quarter are going … Read More
What is VeChain?
As more blockchain ecosystems come to market, it is pertinent to figure out what makes each of them unique. In the case of VeChain, there is a lot to look … Read More
Chainlink Oracles Make Cryptocurrency Payments More User-friendly
Making cryptocurrency payments more accessible and trustworthy is a big hurdle to overcome. Chainlink and Unstoppable domains have come up with a potential solution. Users can now verify ownership of … Read More
Blockchain Security Company CoolBitX Raises USD $16.75 Million Series B Funding Round
Investment round was led by SBI Crypto Investment Co., Ltd., with Monex Group, BitSonic, and the National Development Fund of Taiwan in participation Taipei, Taiwan — 25 February, 2020 — … Read More
Brazil Will Unlock Instant Payments in November 2020
The payments industry in every country needs to evolve over time. In Brazil, the launch of instant payments is nigh. Instant Payments in Brazil Most countries in the Western world … Read More
Aussia Neobank Volt Wants to Help Create Better Financial Habits
Australia is a region where financial innovation is being explored by many companies. Volt, the country’s first neobank, illustrates this change perfectly. Volt is on a Mission Launching a neobank … Read More
Fintech Funding in 2019: Decrease in Total Funds, Number of Deals Rises
Fintech funding has seen highs and lows throughout 2019. Despite Chinese contributions drying up significantly, the rest of the world still noted very solid figures. Fintech Funding in 2019 A … Read More
Coronavirus Outbreak Threatens the Survival of Millions of Chinese Firms
The coronavirus outbreak has many different consequences. Outside of people’s health, the ongoing epidemic also threatens millions of Chinese firms. The Coronavirus is a Very big Problem When an epidemic … Read More
Citi Ventures invests in blockchain outfit Contour
Blockchain technology can be used for a wide range of purposes. Citi is currently interested in exploring opportunities related to blockchain-based trade finance. A new Venture by Citi The banking … Read More
Bitcoin banking app Mode taps BitGo for its Custody Solution
BitGo is a well-respected company in the cryptocurrency space. The firm has now attracted the attention of Bitcoin banking app Mode. The Mode – BitGo Partnership The entire world is … Read More