Cointext Launches Bitcoin Cash SMS Wallet in Argentina and Turkey

Cointext began offering its new SMS-based bitcoin cash wallet service on Oct. 15 in Turkey and Argentina, two countries in which cryptocurrency use has been rising sharply in response to dire economic conditions. Also read: Binance Launches Fiat-to-Crpto Exchange in Uganda Mobile Wallet Handles BCH Transactions by Text Message “Bitcoin is better money,” Vin Armani, founder … Read more

The Value of Uncensorable Technology in an Age of Censorship

Governments and corporations have deployed censorship to limit speech and deprive people of vital communication channels. The ruling elite are trying to shush activists and freethinkers, but they are losing control and lashing out in frustration. This is why the emergence of decentralized tools and uncensorable money is more vital than ever. Also read: Bitcoin … Read more

Bitpay Announces Stablecoin Support for Merchant Settlement

On Monday the cryptocurrency payment processor Bitpay announced the company is now supporting settlement options using two stablecoins — the Gemini dollar and the Circle Centre coin. Not only can Bitpay merchants settle in BCH, BTC, and local fiat currencies, but they can also utilize a US dollar-equivalent digital currency. Also read: BCH Devcon Streamlines Bitcoin … Read more

Bitcoin Cash Developers Are Building Tools for Better BCH Fungibility

On Oct. 12 the Bitcoin Cash developer Chris Troutner published a new shuffling protocol concept called Tokenshuffle, a platform that aims to anonymize BCH transactions. Meanwhile, the Cashshuffle project has recently outlined the platform’s roadmap and accomplishments so far. Over the past few months the focus on bitcoin cash fungibility and tools that make blockchain … Read more

BCH Devcon Streamlines Bitcoin Innovation in San Francisco

Last week, on Oct. 10-11, Bitcoin Cash developers gathered in San Francisco for the first of many BCH Devcons hosted by Bitmain’s blockchain development fund Permissionless Ventures. A slew of teams participated in the three-day hackathon resulting in two big winners who took home 15 BCH worth of winning prizes. Also read: Russian Crypto Groups … Read more

Zambian Central Bank Declares Bitcoin Is Not Legal Tender

The Zambian central bank said on Oct. 12 that cryptocurrencies like bitcoin core and bitcoin cash aren’t legal tender, cautioning that those transacting in such will have no one to blame in the event of market failure. It appears that the bank issued the decree because, as a traditional issuer of the depreciating local fiat … Read more

Despite Setbacks Crypto Wages Still an Option for Russians, Poll Finds

Crypto markets have passed through hard times this year but cryptocurrency remains a viable remuneration option for businesses in the industry and their employees in Russia, new numbers and estimates suggest. The observation is valid for many companies and contractors around the world as a number of platforms now match employers and job seekers in … Read more

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