Marc O’Brien, the former head of Visa UK, has joined crypto payments startup Crypterium as its new CEO, Business Insider reports. O’Brien was at the helm of Visa’s operations in the UK and Ireland for six years, from 2008 to 2014. Crypterium aims to make paying with cryptos in everyday situations easier and faster. O’Brien will be charged with leading a team of three people in London and ten in Moscow, with plans underway to open offices in New York, Miami, and Singapore. Making the Process Seamless Crypterium was founded to encourage the adoption of bitcoin, ether and other cryptos as everyday payment methods.Powered by WPeMatico
Telegram has been testing a new service that will store users’ information and documents for verification purposes, according to Russian media reports. Telegram Passport will be used to keep personal details and copies of IDs, banking statements, and utility bills to identify users on Telegram’s blockchain platform TON. Also read: After Telegram, Viber May Be […]
Residents of Rostov, the Russian port city on the Don River, are enjoying a growing number of bitcoin-related services. Some crypto-savvy taxi drivers have started accepting Bitcoin Cash (BCH), and several BTC teller machines have been installed in supermarkets. All that happens while officials in Moscow are still mulling over the legislation needed to regulate […]
No one likes missing the train. Of course, jumping on the wrong one is sure to delay the arrival even more. In today’s Bitcoin in Brief, we cover the latest attempts by big corporations to stay close to the crypto waters without really wetting their feet. Also, do you want to know how Cryptokitties have […]
Cryptocurrencies are gaining popularity in the Baltic states where no comprehensive regulations have been introduced yet. Businesses from multiple sectors, including real estate, online trade, the hospitality industry, and even healthcare, are taking advantage of crypto payments. Some companies from the region are already offering their services globally. Also read: Blind Denial of Cryptocurrencies […]
Russian crypto-media have asked a meaningful question – why World Cup tickets can’t be bought with cryptocurrency. Credit card payments and bank transfers are currently accepted, but are they an option for every fan who wants to go to the stadium? And, is it really impossible to get a ticket with your bitcoin? Also read: […]
Cryptocurrencies are often criticized for failing to replicate some of the basic functions of fiat money. Governments are always ready to warn you that you can’t spend, or save, or trade, or make digital coins. This state of mind, however, is slowly but surely changing, as more benefits become apparent. Paying, saving, investing – bitcoin […]
The Caribbean Tourism Organization is going to introduce cryptocurrency payments for tourism services and products offered in the region. In partnership with a local company, CTO wants to implement crypto-based merchant applications in the travel industry and other related sectors. Another goal is to further integrate the region’s economies through more cryptocurrency transactions. Also read: […]
Jose Santana Torres’ first Bitcoin payment for taxi services was sort of an accident. His clients, Logan Ryan Golema and Lauren Slade, paid him an extra $135 for a $15 fare in Bitcoin. Jose’s story is about more than just accepting crypto, however. He is part of an emerging crypto economy on the island following Hurricane Maria. He spoke at the Coin Agenda Conference in March, sharing his story with audiences from around the world. He agreed to this exclusive interview with The Merkle. Jose’s first crypto taxi ride “I had no idea how to accept it or if I should,
It is evident there is still a lot of work to be done when it comes to making cryptocurrency go mainstream. Few merchants accept Bitcoin payments as of right now, and it remains unclear if and when this situation will improve. In South Korea, things are slowly heading in the right direction. South Korea and Cryptocurrency Payments Similar to most other countries around the world, the majority of merchants in South Korea are not too keen on cryptocurrency payments just yet. Even though the country has an open mind toward Bitcoin and most altcoins, it has become evident there is still