Whether you are knowledgeable in the field of cryptocurrencies or not, odds are you’ve already heard of Bitcoin, maybe even about blockchain technology and altcoins, too. There has been so much talk about the three that staying oblivious to them is a true feat. However, many of those who are aware of Bitcoin, altcoins, and the blockchain don’t quite understand what they are or how they work. In case you want to accept cryptocurrency payments, but lack the knowledge needed to start, or you just need a refresher to get…
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BitTorrent Integrates CoinPayments
We at CoinPayments are happy to announce our successful integration with BitTorrent, enabling its 100M+ users to pay with cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC), TRON (TRX) and Binance Coin (BNB). The integration pairs one of the largest decentralized applications with leading decentralized currencies. CoinPayments has supported TRX payment processing since TRON launched its main net and we are pleased to provide crypto payment support for their newly acquired company, BitTorrent. For customers who wish to purchase premium BitTorrent products using leading cryptocurrencies, CoinPayments helps provide a secure solution. About BitTorrent…
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Discover Transformational Experiences NuMundo is a network of interconnected autonomous, sustainable communities providing meaningful, transformational experiences. CoinPayments is excited to provide NuMundo with the ability to accept cryptocurrency payments for these transformational experiences, which is very aligned with their vision of a decentralized network of communities. NuMundo aims to change the way people live, and CoinPayments aims to change the way people pay, and both promote a new, decentralized alternative to living and finances. About NuMundo NuMundo means “new world”, one that the company envisions as a decentralized solution to…
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CoinPayments is proud to announce the integration of three new stable coins into the CoinPayments ecosystem: TrueUSD (TUSD), USD Coin (USDC), and Gemini Dollar (GUSD). Merchants across the globe will be able to accept payments in these coins, bringing the total number supported through our stable coin payment processing up to four on the CoinPayments platform. With the recent volatility in the market showing the inherent risk in transacting with typical cryptocurrencies and holding on to them as they devalue, we are eager to give our loyal merchants the option…
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EventChain Token (EVC): Event Ticketing on the Blockchain EVENTCHAIN TOKEN QUICK STATS EventChain claims to be the world’s leading Blockchain based ticketing and event technology platform. Through the power of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies like the EventChain token, fans can pay event organizers and artists directly and keep more of the profits out of the hands of ticket scalpers. The tickets the fans receive can be encoded on the Ethereum blockchain and use a simple process to check for authenticity. EventChain announced its integration with CoinPayments to provide EventChain (EVC)…
Read MoreWhat is Binance Coin (BNB)?
Binance Coin (BNB): A Coin for the Community of Binancians BINANCE COIN QUICK STATS Binance Coin (BNB) is an ERC20 token built for the Binance community and released by the Binance exchange via an ICO in July 2017. It was created for many purposes, such as paying for trading and listing fees on the Binance platform, being used for token sales on Binance Launchpad, and now, as a coin which can be accepted by merchants for payment purposes. In the near future, it will also be used to power Binance’s…
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Zerocoin (XZC): A Privacy-Focused Cryptocurrency ZEROCOIN QUICK STATS Bitcoin was developed with the goal in mind of having a public ledger display all executed transactions to ensure that people remained accountable for the coins they spent. However, a problem arose with this system in that one could easily trace the owner of these transactions using external information from the public ledger, such as publicly announced addresses. Once this problem came to light, Zerocoin (XZC) was developed to fix it. Today, Zerocoin (Zcoin) claims to offer anonymity in all transactions,…
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Lisk (LSK): Easy & Efficient Blockchain Applications LISK QUICK STATS Like many other cryptocurrency platforms, Lisk is tackling the challenge of simplifying the use of blockchain technology. However, unlike other cryptocurrencies, Lisk (LSK) powers a blockchain with free, open-source tools written in Javascript, thus, unleashing the entire potential of blockchain applications in the Javascript language. Furthermore, Lisk is poised to be the first modular cryptocurrency – meaning they won’t face the same scalability issues other blockchains are facing. You can get started by installing a CoinPayments plugin, to enable Lisk (LSK)…
Read MoreThe Effects Cryptocurrencies Could Have On The Ecommerce Industry
Believe it or not, October 2018 will be the 10-year anniversary of Satoshi Nakamoto’s famous Bitcoin Whitepaper: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System. While many doubted (or, better yet, hoped) we’ll never reach this point, key terms from the Bitcoin whitepaper, like blockchain and cryptocurrencies, have finally become a part of the popular lexicon. The public’s eyes are so enthusiastically set on cryptocurrencies that there’s almost no doubt that the idea of decentralized money is set to cause a major shift in the way our financial systems operate. However, that shift…
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