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ICE Snaps Up Loyalty Program Provider Bridge2 to Boost Bakkt’s Consumer Play
5.2.2020
Intercontinental Exchange, Bakkt's parent firm, has acquired loyalty services provider Bridge2 Solutions to boost Bakkt's efforts to build a consumer-focused crypto payments app
The Decade of the Consumer–Citizen Governance Dilemma
27.1.2020
Modern global economy requires a brand new currency for its needs and new technology can offer a reliable solution
PayPal Sues Consumer Protection Agency for ‘Confusing’ Digital Wallet Rules
14.12.2019
PayPal sues U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for allegedly confusing rules regarding digital wallets
Abra Adding 60 New Cryptocurrencies in Consumer Adoption Push: Report
12.11.2019
Abra users set to get access to 90 cryptocurrencies
23 Central Banks Divulge Their Digital Currency Requirements
2.11.2019
Twenty-three leading central banks participated in an in-depth survey on their digital currency developments and requirements, including fungibility, convertibility, and availability. They also discussed the timeframe for issuing consumer-ready central bank digital currencies and divulged their...
Leading Bitcoin Futures Trading Platform Bakkt to Launch Consumer Cryptocurrency Payments App in 2020
29.10.2019
The Intercontinental Exchange’s brainchild, Bakkt, has broadcasted the news of the launch of its highly anticipated cryptocurrency payments app curated for the ease of the customers. The payments app will be unveiled by the futures trading platform in the first half of the coming year, i.e., 2020...
After Breaking New Records Bakkt Announces Crypto Consumer App
28.10.2019
Following the all-time record of 1,179 contracts on October 25, Mike Blandina, Bakkt’s chief product officer, revealed the firm is launching another strategy after announcing its December options launch. Bakkt is releasing a consumer application so retail investors can “unlock the value...
Bakkt Teases Launch of Consumer Payments App Scheduled for 2020
28.10.2019
Bakkt plans consumer payments app for 2020 launch with Starbucks as the first major retailer
Bakkt to Launch Crypto ‘Consumer App’ in First Half of 2020
28.10.2019
Bakkt says it's launching a consumer app next year that will let customers pay crypto at Starbucks
TCS Unveils Blockchain-Powered Multi-Brand Consumer Loyalty Platform Using R3’s Corda
24.10.2019
TCS (Tata Consultancy Services), an eminent company offering business solutions, IT services and consulting globally, has announced the next generation consumer loyalty platform powered by blockchain, that can cover multiple brands utilizing blockchain tech firm R3’s Corda. The company made...
Data Shows Institutional Interest in Bitcoin Has Diminished
5.10.2019
Last spring and the beginning of summer 2019 saw digital asset markets spike considerably in value, and many speculators assumed the rise was due to institutional investors. However, BTC and a variety of other popular digital asset prices started plummeting in August. Reports now detail that...
Tech Mahindra Joins the Blockchain Club for Consumer Protection
3.9.2019
Complying to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s policies, Tech Mahindra announced the deployment of the product that protects the users from unwanted Commercial Communication and spams via the implementation of blockchain technology. The solution is projected to impact more than...
Man Takes Bitcoin Miner Seller to Tribunal Over Electricity Bill and Wins
6.8.2019
A Malta-based seller of bitcoin mining machines is in hot water after failing to refund a customer who complained over high power bills
Civic, BitGo Announce a Consumer Mobile Wallet
24.7.2019
The wallet will maintain user's anonymity, but will also be recoverable
Consumer Advocates Urge Libra Members to Quit Facebook’s Crypto Project
19.7.2019
A coalition of consumer advocacy groups urged the Libra Association's 28 member firms to quit the Facebook-led project
Facebook to Senators: Libra Crypto Will Respect Consumer Privacy
9.7.2019
Facebook's David Marcus told lawmakers its new libra cryptocurrency will not store or share personal financial information – with a few caveats
Socios Launches Chiliz Token On Binance DEX, Will Use Acronyms For Consumer Communication
2.7.2019
Popular football fan-focused platform Socios.com has announced that it has launched its Chiliz token on the decentralized crypto exchange Binance DEX. The token allows fans to acquire voting rights to influence their favorite clubs. Done. Very happy about the @chiliz softlaunch on @Binance_DEX...
Consumer Affairs Report Shows 70% Spike in Japanese Crypto Inquiries
20.6.2019
Japan’s Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) has released its 2019 report and noted a significant spike in inquiries concerning cryptocurrency related issues last year. The report details a 70% increase in 2018 in regard to consumer queries largely stemming from exchange issues. Moreover, over...
Japanese Gov’t Agency Reports 170% Increase in Consumer Inquiries About Crypto in 2018
18.6.2019
Japan’s Consumer Affairs Agency has reported that 2018 saw a 170% uptick in the number of consumer queries about cryptocurrencies as compared with the previous year
Consumer Electronics Giant HTC Announces Bitcoin Full-Node on Exodus 1S Smartphone
13.5.2019
The Exodus 1S smartphone with bitcoin full node capability has been announced by consumer electronics giant HTC