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Your Beginner’s Guide to Cryptocurrency Investing

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Have you thought about the benefits of investing in cryptocurrency but haven’t been sure where to get started? Crypto is one of the fastest-growing opportunities for individuals to invest, often with a goal of building wealth quickly. Like any other investment strategy, there are risks here. Education and a bit of work may allow you to do well in this area, though. Understand What Cryptocurrency Is Cryptocurrency is a term used to describe virtual or digital currency. What makes it unique is that it is secured by cryptography. This is…

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Huawei mobile payments expand into new Bitcoin Wallet

Jennifer Goula
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BTC.com has become the first bitcoin wallet to launch on the recently-debuted handset maker’s app store. Huawei mobile payments have been brought to a whole new level with an important first. BTC.com, based in Amsterdam and Beijing, has become the first bitcoin wallet on Huawei’s new app store. This brings an important mobile payments opportunity to Chinese consumers behind the “Great Firewall.” The Huawei mobile payments will make it easier for Chinese residents to access cryptocurrency wallets, according to a CNN report. Both the Chinese government and telecom companies have…

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Bitcoin QR code on murals earns street artist a cool $1,000

Julie Campbell
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Pascal Boyart is using quick response codes to help kick start his street art with cryptocurrency donations. A street artist named Pascal Boyart has decided to take a more modern route to funding his art, using a Bitcoin QR code. This way, he has allowed himself to earn an income without relying on traditional avenues. Boyart managed to earn revenues from his murals without needing an exhibition in a gallery. The Bitcoin QR code was a part of a growing movement artists have been using to replace the need to…

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Canadian shoppers can use Bitcoin payments for Newegg purchases

Sam Lambert
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The online computer hardware and consumer electronics retailer will now accept the top cryptocurrency. Newegg recently announced that its Canadian customers will be able to make bitcoin payments to complete purchase transactions. The cryptocurrency is now listed among the retailer’s accepted transaction methods. The company revealed its new adoption of cryptocurrency in a recent press release. American consumers have been able to make bitcoin payments at Newegg since August 2014. This made the company one of the first ever major retailers to accept the cryptocurrency. According to Newegg, since it…

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Blockchain technology is a top m-commerce driver

John Montgallo
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The same tech that powers cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin are also pushing mobile commerce forward. Blockchain technology, the tech powering cryptocurrencies, is becoming a driving force in advancing mobile commerce. This, according to IBM Blockchain global director Shyam Nagarajan. IBM has been working with a number of banks to develop new paths for m-commerce and payments. IBM has been working with Bank of Ayudhaya and the Kasikornbank in Thailand. They have been working with blockchain technology, said Nagarajan. Their goal has been to boost online shopping and mobile payments platforms.…

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