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How Simplifying Blockchain CAN Actually Save The World – Anthony Day

September 16, 2021November 7, 2021 CoinPayments

IBM blockchain partner, podcast host, and industry expert Anthony Day, explains how keeping it simple and relatable can drive worldwide blockchain adoption in the latest episode of Off the Ledger with Jason Butcher. Don’t miss the chance to watch Off the Ledger’s newest episode with blockchain expert Anthony Day of IBM, which is now live on CoinPayments Media and Spotify! Words like blockchain and crypto have been in heavy circulation recently, but there’s still a gap in knowledge of their multi-layered use cases. The lack of awareness in the space…

How a Bitcoin Transaction Works

September 15, 2021September 16, 2021 CoinPayments

Within the last few years, Bitcoin (BTC) has become an incredibly popular currency, and not a day goes by without making headlines. More and more people learn about Bitcoin and its many benefits for consumers, merchants, and national economies every day. But despite its seeming ubiquity, not everyone is familiar with Bitcoin’s algorithm or how a Bitcoin transaction works. CoinPayments explains the inner workings of a simple Bitcoin transaction below and provides a foundational vocabulary for understanding the crypto market and Bitcoin network. Important Definitions For Understanding a Bitcoin Transaction…

How To Accept Bitcoin for ECommerce

September 15, 2021September 17, 2021 CoinPayments

Introduction Bitcoin is almost synonymous with the rise of cryptocurrency in the public imagination. From its humble beginnings in 2009 to its bumps and staggers until 2017, when it truly became the giant it is today, it has always been an intriguing case study in cryptocurrency. It is the most popular cryptocurrency, so then comes the question: what can you do with it? Well, unsurprisingly, you can use it as currency. Business owners need to consider accepting Bitcoin and other digital currencies on their eCommerce platform. This article will explain…

Set Up An Ethereum Wallet: Tips and Tricks

September 15, 2021September 17, 2021 CoinPayments

Ethereum is an extremely popular cryptocurrency. As one of the many cryptocurrencies available today – among them Bitcoin, Litecoin, Dash, Ripple, and Dogecoin – it was originally developed to help with cloud-based processing to execute code. However, it is now one of the most popular cryptocurrencies traded and mined today. If you are considering setting up an Ethereum wallet, there are some tips and tricks to know that will help you figure out what’s best for you. Let us take the guesswork out of setting up a crypto wallet for…

What is a Merchant Account and How to Open One

September 15, 2021September 18, 2021 CoinPayments

Merchant Accounts Defined Understanding all the complexities of business management isn’t easy. But a merchant account is essential for running a smooth and secure establishment. A traditional merchant account is a commercial bank account specifically for businesses to make and accept electronic payments. Essentially, merchant accounts allow companies to accept credit and debit card transactions, among other forms of electronic payments. But how exactly does a merchant transaction work? And why is a merchant account needed for a business to accept electronic payments? How Does a Merchant Account Work? When…

Can Plastic Be Money? Now It’s Possible Thanks to Blockchain

September 8, 2021November 7, 2021 CoinPayments

Social enterprise mastermind David Katz explains how plastic waste can change the world when paired with blockchain technology, in the latest episode of Off the Ledger with Jason Butcher. Don’t miss our new podcast airing every Wednesday on CoinPayments Media and Spotify! Blockchain doesn’t deserve the bad rap it gets. The remarkable technology can be used to make the world a better place, and our newest guest is one of the first entrepreneurs to prove it. David Katz is the founder and CEO of Plastic Bank, a company that is…

The NFT Craze and The Serendipity of Crypto Events – Moe Levin

September 1, 2021November 7, 2021 CoinPayments

Crypto veteran and conference revolutionary Moe Levin offers unique insights on industry trends in the latest episode of Off the Ledger with Jason Butcher. Don’t miss the chance to watch Off the Ledger’s newest episode with star guest Moe Levin, now live on CoinPayments Media and Spotify! Moe Levin, an industry veteran since 2012, knows how to throw an event. He’s the CEO & Co-founder at Keynote, the largest media and events company in the crypto space. Keynote founded the first bitcoin conference in 2013 — the now-renowned North American…

BABIL Token

August 25, 2021November 7, 2021 CoinPayments

BABIL QUICK STATS: The company’s primary goal is to expand their business plan worldwide, starting with Georgia and Turkey as pilot regions. The total supply is 1,894,000 BABIL tokens, and the current supply is 894,000 tokens. Babil Token is now available on the CoinPayments platform! DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed on this page do not represent those of CoinPayments Inc., Hodltech OÜ or their respective affiliates, employees and representatives (collectively, “CoinPayments”). CoinPayments does not endorse and is not responsible for or liable for the accuracy of any content, or the advertising, products,…

Here’s How to Make Blockchains Truly Private – Oliver Gale

August 25, 2021November 7, 2021 CoinPayments

Blockchain entrepreneur and privacy wizard Oliver Gale fills us in on what we need to know. You won’t want to miss episode #2 of Off the Ledger because it’s all about the most valuable asset class in the world: data. More specifically, YOUR data — and how technologies like zero knowledge proofs can help protect it as more industries tap into blockchain. Our CEO Jason Butcher spoke with Panther Protocol co-founder and CEO Oliver Gale on his fight for our right to privacy and how he’s developing protocols to ensure…