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AUGUST 30, 2020

One of the four largest Chinese banks swiftly disabled its new soft launch for a digital yuan wallet after its quiet rollout got mass attention, according to CoinDesk. Users of the China Construction Bank (CCB) began to notice the digital wallet feature, added suddenly and without fanfare to the mobile app.

eWallet

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JANUARY 22, 2020

Letting crypto-to-fiat payments flourish will give cryptocurrencies a boost. It will be especially viable for the retail sector, as many merchants can’t accept payments like cryptocurrencies — the payments would take hours to process, and the value could rise or fall dramatically in that time.

Real Time Payments

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JANUARY 27, 2020

Singapore is aiming to boost cryptocurrency firms by offering them a chance to apply for operating licenses. The move, called the Payment Services Act, will allow global cryptocurrency firms the chance to expand their operations. After the Payment Services Act goes into effect on Thursday (Jan. and London-based Luno.

Regulations

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FEBRUARY 4, 2020

BitPay, a leading Bitcoin and cryptocurrency payment service, said that it will soon allow invoices to be paid from any Bitcoin wallet or crypto exchange, according to a report Tuesday (Feb. BitPay’s customers want to support all the Bitcoin wallets, just like they want to support all cryptocurrencies for payments.

Bitcoin

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FEBRUARY 23, 2020

Binance , Nigeria’s cryptocurrency market, has seen sign-ups surge 50 percent so far in 2020. Roughly 300 people signed up for a corresponding “masterclass” for the market in January, which taught them how to set up eWallets and explore the margin-trading strategies available.

Stablecoins

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MAY 19, 2020

And, beyond emails and passcodes, the SSU said per the report that the database had “eWallets of cryptocurrencies” and “PIN codes for bank cards,” among other information. The agency claims that it seized phones, computer equipment and cash, with the inclusion of U.S. dollars and Ukrainian hryvnias.

Digital Currency

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OCTOBER 23, 2020

SK Telecom has indicated that it will provide its inaugural eWallet to keep electronic certificates and manage them, which is fueled by the blockchain and has the go-ahead from the South Korean government, Cointelegraph reported.

Blockchain

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JUNE 14, 2019

Bringing cryptocurrency to the e-commerce marketplace is the merging of two next-generation industries,” CLIC Technology CEO Roman Bond said in the announcement. “We’re Cryptocurrency payment processing company Moon said any lightning-enabled eWallet can also be used through the browser extension of the firm.

Technology

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MAY 7, 2025

As of June 11, 2024, the use of cryptocurrencies and credit cards for online gambling transactions has been prohibited. Just like in Germany and in France, Australian gamers love to use eWallets. Cryptocurrency Adoption: crypto currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum are gaining traction for their privacy and decentralized features.

Payment Solutions

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JANUARY 27, 2020

Letting crypto-to-fiat payments flourish will give cryptocurrencies a boost, according to most experts, as several of them are too volatile or not fast enough to become an effective payment option. The RTP announcement came alongside news from Square that it is in the process of creating a “ Lightning Development Kit ” for eWallet developers.

Visa

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JANUARY 26, 2017

G2 found that, in response, cybercriminals have shifted their illicit transactions to alternative payments systems, new entrants and cryptocurrency. G2 has found that alternative payments providers — including P2Ps, mobile payments, money transfers and eWallets — are increasingly providing sponsorship and access to high-risk merchants.

Transactions

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FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Through the offering, shoppers can tap into the company’s app to make payments through bitcoin. We see cryptocurrency as an enduringly relevant currency, not just a trend.”. And, through a “second step,” consumers can pay with more than 20 digital currencies like ripple, ether and litecoin. In other news, Upco International Inc.

Digital Currency

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Google Chrome — along with Microsoft’s Edge, Apple’s Webkit, Mozilla Firefox, Samsung’s Internet Browser and Facebook’s in-app browser — has implemented a new browser API by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) which will allow users to send Payment Requests in Bitcoin and Ether. Where Is Your Wallet?

Payment APIs and Integration

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NOVEMBER 2, 2017

At present, Moore said he has five eWallets and seven cryptocurrency wallets. That last one — blockchain and cryptocurrencies, which Webster says have gotten a bad rap thanks to bitcoin and the 999 offspring it created — seems to be a tough sell. That’s because no single wallet delivers everything he needs.

Blockchain

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JUNE 18, 2018

Some of those upgrades will include the ability to explore products and services as soon as the app is downloaded, a new chat option that connects consumers directly to a specialist, and a digital wallet functionality that enables clients to add and instantly approve credit cards to their eWallets. The Loss: Ripple .

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