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MIT Develops 'Spider' Tech to Enable More Efficient Off-Chain Crypto Transactions
The researchers say their new routing scheme can help avoid congestion on off-chain cryptocurrency networks.
Bitcoin Usage Among Merchants Is Up, According to Data From Coinbase and BitPay
Although bitcoin adoption may move at a glacial pace, merchants are seeing sustained traction regardless of market dips.
Zap's New Product Lets Merchants Take Dollars Over Lightning Network
"Merchants can accept bitcoin and lightning payments with the same infrastructure, except they never touch the asset," explained Zap founder Jack Mallers.
UK Financial Service Provider to Coinbase, Bitstamp Awarded FCA Payments License
A company that provides payment services for cryptocurrency companies including Coinbase, Bitstamp and Galaxy Digital has been awarded a license by the U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Why Lightning Payments Aren't Clicking for Porn Companies (Just Yet)
Bitcoin may finally achieve broader traction through the adult entertainment industry in 2020, but the chips aren’t stacked in its favor.
Deutsche Bank Says Digital Currencies Could Be Mainstream in 2 Years
A digital currency could see widespread adoption within the next few years, a new report by Deutsche Bank suggests.
Pornhub Now Lets Models Get Paid With the Tether Stablecoin
Pornhub has added new performer payment options including the tether (USDT) stablecoin, two months after being apparently dropped by PayPal.
Bitcoin's Lighting 'Torch' Reignites, Blazes Through 38 Countries in 3 Days
It's moving around the world much faster the second time around, already reaching 91 people.
Jack Dorsey's Square Wins Patent for Fiat-to-Crypto Payments Network
Square's newly awarded patent enables seamless transactions between a number of potential asset types including crypto.
Binance's Fiat-Gateway Partner Banxa Raises $2M in Series A Round
Digital banking infrastructure provider Banxa has raised $2 million soon after partnering with Binance.
