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Whatsapp is Close to Launching Digital Payments in Indonesia

Whatsapp, the Facebook-owned messaging platform has been engaging in preliminary talks with multiple Fintech establishments to launch digital payments in Indonesia.     The digital payment system by Whatsapp could become the second country globally where it will be launched, as reported by Reuters. Facebook’s dealings with digital wallets could become a template for Whatsapp to adopt in other emerging markets … Continue reading Whatsapp is Close to Launching Digital Payments in Indonesia

Facebook Faces New Hurdles as Brazil’s Central Bank Suspends New WhatsApp Mobile Payment Service

Brazil’s central bank has suspended WhatsApp’s payments feature in the country. The newly-launched system allows users of Facebook Inc’s WhatsApp instant messaging service to send money via chat. WhatsApp launched its mobile payment services in Brazil in the past week. This was the first time WhatsApp had been able to carry out a countrywide rollout … Continue reading Facebook Faces New Hurdles as Brazil’s Central Bank Suspends New WhatsApp Mobile Payment Service

EU’s Move to Bypass Encryption on Platforms like WhatsApp Sparks Indignation

European Union lawmakers have created a draft proposal that aims to circumvent end-to-end encryption on applications such as WhatsApp and Signal, in a move to increase cybersecurity measures. EU wants to access encrypted chats Following the news of terrorist attacks in France and Vienna, members of the European Union Council have attempted to up security … Continue reading EU’s Move to Bypass Encryption on Platforms like WhatsApp Sparks Indignation

WhatsApp to Test Crypto Payments in U.S. by Using Novi Digital Wallet

WhatsApp, a popular mobile messaging app owned by Meta Platforms (formerly Facebook), is testing cryptocurrency payments for a limited select group of users in the U.S. via its Novi digital wallet. The WhatsApp crypto payments feature will allow users to send and receive money instantly, securely, and with no fees and use the Paxos stablecoin, … Continue reading WhatsApp to Test Crypto Payments in U.S. by Using Novi Digital Wallet

Coinbase Launches Crypto Transactions via WhatsApp, Telegram, and Other Messaging Platforms

Coinbase Wallet, a prominent player in the cryptocurrency exchange sector, has rolled out a game-changing update that simplifies and accelerates international money transfers. This new feature, part of Coinbase’s strategy to make cryptocurrency transactions more accessible, allows users to send money via links shared through various messaging and social media apps​​​​. How the Feature Works … Continue reading Coinbase Launches Crypto Transactions via WhatsApp, Telegram, and Other Messaging Platforms

Most European Regulators Have Scrutinized Facebook's Libra, Except One: Who’s the Odd One Out?

What happened recently with the Libra Association?  Made up of more than two dozen companies and based in Geneva, a few of the founding members, including PayPal, Mastercard, Visa, Stripe, Booking Holdings, and eBay, decided to leave the Libra project. A five-member board governance board was formed after the Libra Association reaffirmed its commitment by holding its inaugural meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, on Oct. 14.  … Continue reading Most European Regulators Have Scrutinized Facebook's Libra, Except One: Who’s the Odd One Out?

What are the 7 Key Takeaways from Facebook's Libra Hearings?

The debate on Facebook’s Libra continues with the hearing with the Senate Banking Committee (“Senate hearing”) on 16 July and the United States House Committee of Financial Services (“House hearing”) on 17 July. Here are the 7 key takeaways from the two hearings. Libra is centralized Regulators believed that the composition of the Libra Association … Continue reading What are the 7 Key Takeaways from Facebook's Libra Hearings?

Crypto Wallet Launches Testnet Trades for 300million Telegram Users

Button wallet which happens to be a non-custodial and multi cryptocurrency provider has announced that it is launching a free testing service on the Telegram Open Network (TON) this would be in an effort to further drive the adoption of Cryptocurrency amongst 300 million telegram users. 6.6 testnet of gram tokens have been said to … Continue reading Crypto Wallet Launches Testnet Trades for 300million Telegram Users

In Blockchain We Trust? New Paths to Religious Consensus

Religion and technological advancement are concepts that often find themselves in conflict with each other. Those who believe in superiority by higher powers tend to dismiss the more rational and scientific explanations for the grandest issues in human life, and vice-versa. The mere suggestion of using technology for purely religious affairs triggers a strong backlash. … Continue reading In Blockchain We Trust? New Paths to Religious Consensus

Women in Blockchain: Sam Shrager of BCB Group

linkedin.com/in/samarmour Sam recently left her position at NKB Group Financial Services, an investment banking firm for the digital world. Q & A with Sam Shrager | Head of Marketing BCB Group Q 1 Give us a summary of your background and how you got into Blockchain & Digital Currency / Cryptocurrency? A 1 I’d been working with a … Continue reading Women in Blockchain: Sam Shrager of BCB Group

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