EGifter becomes the first merchant to accept XRP through BitPay, creating new and practical uses for the digital asset. BitPay, a leading provider of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency payment services, announced on Jan. 21 the launch of XRP payments and cross-border transfers. BitPay has also added support for XRP — the cryptocurrency used by Ripple’s payment…
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BitPay integrates with OneGold mobile app, allowing crypto users to purchase gold using Bitcoin and other digital currencies. OneGold, an online marketplace for buying, selling and redeeming precious metals, announced a partnership with BitPay on Jan. 13 that will allow crypto users to purchase gold and other valuable metals on Android and iOS devices. Through…
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Speaking to mainstream media, Sonny Singh publicly pledged his belief in BTC/USD beating its all-time high of $20,000 at some point this year. Bitcoin (BTC) will reach its highest price ever this year due to “unforeseen” events, which will draw in new buyers, one senior cryptocurrency industry executive says. In an interview with Bloomberg on…
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Major cryptocurrency payment service provider BitPay had a temporary outage of Bitcoin payments on Dec. 22. Major cryptocurrency payment service provider BitPay has confirmed that its service had a temporary outage of Bitcoin (BTC) payments on Dec. 22. Bitcoin payments were briefly unavailable for almost 3.5 hours on BitPay as the company was working to…
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Bitcoin’s profile for wealth protection gains momentum in the media as Hong Kong Free Press dumps BitPay. Bitcoin’s (BTC) use as a protector of wealth is coming to the fore in Hong Kong as trading volumes spike and businesses iron out problems with acceptance. Trading record underscores Bitcoin’s “non-seizability” As multiple commentators including Morgan Creek…
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Cryptocurrency payment processor BitPay has entered a partnership with Ripple’s investment arm Xpring to support payments with XRP. Major cryptocurrency payment processor BitPay has entered a partnership with Ripple’s investment arm Xpring to support payments with XRP. The development was announced in an Oct. 2 press release, revealing that now businesses can accept the third-largest…
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