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Singapore, France monetary authorities test quantum-proof security

DIGIT — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 18:33:49 +0000

The MAS and BDF experimented with post-quantum email security as a first step in securing payment networks.

Bitcoin market cap ‘flips’ payments giant Visa for the 3rd time

DIGIT — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 04:39:55 +0000

While the collapse of FTX shaved $100 billion off of BTC’s market cap in just four days last year, BTC has managed to fully recover and stack on another $65 billion.

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Visa and Mastercard Suspend Operations in Russia as Part of Sanctions Over Ukraine

DIGIT — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 08:30:45 +0000

The world’s leading payment processors Visa and Mastercard have joined sanctions against Russia over its military invasion of Ukraine. The American companies announced suspension of operations in the Russian Federation although Russians will be able to use their cards inside the country. Card Payment Giants Visa and Mastercard Add to Pressure on Russia Over Ukraine […]

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Business Advisory Firm Expects Criminal Cryptocurrency Transactions to Fall by 30% by 2024

DIGIT — Mon, 17 Jan 2022 12:30:16 +0000

Gartner, an advisory firm, has predicted that criminal cryptocurrency transactions or transfers will fall by 30% by 2024. The firm says factors such as the transparency of the blockchain, as well as the democratization of fraud prevention tools, will contribute to this decline in such transactions. Blockchain Transparency Despite the surge in the value of […]

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