Applications

Skype Alternatives, Part 2: Edward Snowden’s Recommendations

2015-06-28 10:17 AM | Juan S. Galt

Skype, Microsoft's voice over IP software, has been shown to be insecure on various levels over the years. The Snowden leaks have revealed it to be more of a mass surveillance malware than a secure communications platform.

Top 10 Bitcoin Apps for Android

2015-06-20 10:15 AM | Evander Smart

Did you just pick up a new Galaxy phone that uses Android? Well, it is time to load it up with killer Bitcoin apps.

Ethereum Prepares for Take Off

2015-07-20 09:20 AM | Juan S. Galt

Ethereum, the decentralized application and smart contracting platform prepares to shoot the starting gun, as their Frontier release reaches 99% completion

Hacker in Africa Codes Bitcoin to M-Pesa Bot: 'I Had Some Spare Time'

2015-11-04 10:10 AM | Amanda B. Johnson

Michael Bumann has been in Nairobi, Kenya for several months updating himself on the tech scene there.

Apple Approves New ‘Game of Birds’ App with Bitcoin Tipping

2015-06-01 02:36 PM | William Suberg

Bitcoin is increasing its presence in the App Store, with Apple approving a second Bitcoin tipping-enabled app by the same developer.

New Bitcoin Killer App: “FIAT to BTC to FIAT”

2016-01-13 09:15 AM | Marco E. G. Maltese

Freemit app will allow users to send fiat money abroad fee-free by using the Bitcoin protocol.

Estonia’s LHV Bank: ‘The Bitcoin Blockchain is the Most Tested and Secure for Our Applications’

2015-06-18 02:23 PM | Allen Scott

Interview with Rain Lõhmus about experimenting with the blockchain via colored coins, bitcoin-based certificates of deposit, and the country’s attitude toward technology and innovation.

21 Inc Reveals Profit Sharing Technology Plans in Patent Application

2015-10-19 09:54 AM | Brian Cohen

On October 15, 2015, The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) published 21 Inc.’s (21) patent application 20150294308 for “Digital Mining Circuitry.”

Apple Allows Another Bitcoin-Based Mobile App

2015-11-07 11:00 AM | Joseph Young

Apple recently started to give more freedom to iOS app developers in integrating digital currencies and in-game tokens including bitcoin.

First-Ever iPhone App for Trading Every ‘Major’ Digital Currency Released

2015-06-09 02:20 PM | William Suberg

ShapeShift CEO Erik Voorhees has spoken out against exchange security protocols at the launch of its multi-currency iOS app, calling them “archaic and insecure.”

Buy Bitcoin with a Credit Card Worldwide with Chip Chap

2015-08-18 02:48 PM | Alyssa Hertig

Chip Chap, the “e-money converter” app, released a new version that supports worldwide bitcoin purchases via credit card.

BBVA: Block Chain Technology is The Ultimate Disruption

2015-08-11 12:36 PM | Joseph Young

BBVA, a multinational Spanish banking group has published another report on the block chain technology entitled “Blockchain Technology: The Ultimate Disruption in the Financial System”

BitHappy And OpenBazaar: “Bitcoin Only” Stores Are At The Doors

2015-11-19 01:05 PM | Marco E. G. Maltese

BitHappy and OpenBazaar are positioned to lead the bitcoin goods trading software race, as both platforms prepare for a December launch.

Indian IT Giant Infosys Exploring ‘Bitcoin 2.0’ Applications for Core Banking Software

2015-04-14 11:35 AM | Diana Ngo

Infosys Ltd., an Indian IT multinational developer of Finacle, has started to work on ways of incorporating the blockchain into its core banking software.

ZapGo Uses Bitcoin To Allow South Africans To Spend Cash Online

2015-03-31 08:55 AM | Daniel O. Nyairo

ZapGo aims to revolutionize how young South Africans spend their cash online. The new mobile money start-up by South Africans Michail Brynard and Helghardt Avenant (currently halfway through the Boost VC accelerator program in Silicon Valley), uses the Bitcoin network as the underlying mechanism to transfer value.

Australian Prime Minister Bids Shares in Bitcoin Group Via New Fintech App

2015-10-08 10:30 AM | Joseph Young

OnMarket and Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull have co-launched a new fintech app which allows retail investors to access the Australian Securities Exchange’s infrastructure

Uproov: Blockchain Timestamping Goes Professional, Notary Offices Decline Begins

2015-12-14 05:03 PM | Marco E. G. Maltese

Uproov a new app for smartphones to bring “heavyweight” real time global timestamping to the world.

Bitcoin Tipping Service ChangeTip Launches iOS App

2015-11-02 03:52 PM | Joseph Young

Bitcoin social tipping and micropayments service provider ChangeTip has officially launched its iOS mobile app enabling anyone to receive or send bitcoin or USD

Nxt Wants Developers to Unleash Apps Via New Plug-in Store

2014-12-20 10:31 AM | Amanda B. Johnson

As is becoming the norm, the newest announcement from Nxt is not about a product “in development,” but one that’s available as of today.

Huobi Takes Bitcoin Trading Mobile; Targets Western Users

2015-08-04 11:02 AM | Allen Scott

One of China’s top three exchanges Huobi explains why it is looking to take bitcoin (and litecoin) trading mobile with the upgrade of its mobile app that allows users unprecedented power to trade, deposit and withdraw funds at the touch of a finger.

Korean FinTech Startups Accuse Apple Pay of Violating Law, Complain to Government

2016-09-26 02:38 PM | Joseph Young

South Korea’s leading Fintech startups are set to file a petition with the Korean Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) against Apple Pay for their violation of local laws on consumer protection.

Finally Released “Uber Killer” Decentralized App Disappoints Supporters

2016-09-11 01:40 PM | Joël Valenzuela

Arcade City, the much-hyped decentralized ridesharing app, has run into criticism that the app may not be functional at all.

Blocktrail Set to Launch ‘Most Used Bitcoin App in Whole Industry’

2016-08-18 03:30 PM | Olusegun Ogundeji

Blocktrail is set to launch a new Bitcoin app, rebranding to BTC.com as part of efforts to merge into China’s leading Bitcoin block explorer service.

From Hacks to Fake Apps, Bitcoin’s Other Headache to Cure

2016-08-12 12:50 PM | Olusegun Ogundeji

Fake apps are becoming another problem for Bitcoin to deal with.

Bitwala Releases App Messenger, Allows Sending Bitcoin via Chat

2016-08-10 09:20 AM | Olusegun Ogundeji

Bitwala users can now chat and make payments at the same time on a new messenger designed to improve customer’s experience on the platform.

Which Bitcoin Gift Card App to Choose? Comparing Gyft, eGifter, Fold

2016-08-08 01:10 PM | Joël Valenzuela

Bitcoin gift card apps let you pay with Bitcoin at places which otherwise wouldn’t accept cryptocurrency. CoinTelegraph compares the top three.

Ethereum Promise Kept: Lisk and FreeWallet to Create “Smart Contract AppStore”

2016-08-06 03:25 PM | Olusegun Ogundeji

Freewallet is going to support Lisk, as it believes it will keep the Ethereum promise, to create some kind of smart contract AppStore.

Too Many Hacks! Waterhole to Tackle Blockchain Security Problems

2016-08-03 05:17 PM | Andrew Marshall

Despite being hailed as the best for security, accountability and resilience, Blockchain initiatives seem quite exposed to all sorts of malicious actors.

Mobile Apps are Taking Over Jobs of Financial Experts As Millennials Prefer Fintech

2016-07-18 11:20 AM | Neer Varshney

Fintech is the new cool as more investors choose apps over experts.

Steemit May Become Killer App As It Looks to Draw 1 Mln Bitcoin Users Yearly

2016-07-17 11:25 AM | Olusegun Ogundeji

In spite of recent hack, Steemit may become the killer app Bitcoin has been waiting for to bring fresh people into Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

IBM to Open Innovation Centre in Singapore, Focusing on Blockchain Apps

2016-07-14 03:52 PM | Olusegun Ogundeji

The growing disruptive implications of Blockchain in a range of settings including the financial and health sectors is key to IBM’s decision to open an innovation center in Singapore.

Chinese Bitcoin App BitKan Adds Over-the-Counter Trading Feature

2016-07-04 01:11 PM | Charlie McCombie

The BitKan app, launched 2013, has added an OTC (over-the-counter) trading feature to its app that is already popular in China.

Australia to Make Blockchain Voting App a Global Democratic Movement

2016-06-30 06:17 PM | Rebecca Campbell

While Russia is testing an e-proxy voting system based on a distributed ledger, Australia is launching a Blockchain voting app in hopes of starting a global political movement.

Driver, the App Bringing Uber, Licensed Taxis and Independents Together

2016-06-25 01:15 PM | CoinTelegraph Brasil

Gencapp, the world’s first geo-commerce platform, designed to include the decentralized internet of things, today announces the pre-release of its Driver App.

Telegram with Bitcoin Integrated by StartChat Tech Now Available on Apple App Store

2016-05-30 12:17 PM | Cointelegraph

StartChat combines the backend encryption of Telegram with the convenience of 2-click Bitcoin transactions and wallet currencies conversions display such as $USD, EURO, GBP, Ruble, Yen.

Banco Santander Rolls Out Blockchain-based Payments Application

2016-05-29 12:25 PM | Jacob J

Banco Santander UK has made available to its staff a mobile application which uses blockchain to transfer money.

Russia’s Largest Bank Adopts Blockchain, Develops App for Conversational Commerce

2016-05-16 05:10 PM | Alisa Tciriulnikova

In the heart of Silicon Valley which booms with innovation, Russia’s largest bank, Sberbank has announced the developing and testing of a new mobile application for conversational commerce - Sberbank Messenger.

Uphold Launches Litecoin And iOS App

2016-05-05 04:08 PM | Charlie McCombie

The financial service provider, Uphold, has launched its long-awaited iOS app and adding Litecoin to its list of supported currencies, precious metals, and cryptocurrencies.

Blockchain Finds Application in Multiple Industries

2016-04-18 09:30 AM | Jacob J

Blockchain is a revolutionary technology which finds application in multiple industries, not just banking and fintech. What are the different applications making the headlines in the recent past? Let us take a look.

RunCPA Announces Decentralized Ethereum App Competition With $250,000/Year Job Prize

2016-04-06 06:25 PM | Charlie McCombie

RunCPA has announced a competition to find the best decentralized app on the Ethereum platform, which will be integrated with the RunCPA network.

Buy Bitcoin with a Credit Card Worldwide with Chip Chap

2015-08-18 02:48 PM | Alyssa Hertig

Chip Chap, the “e-money converter” app, released a new version that supports worldwide bitcoin purchases via credit card.

Ethereum Prepares for Take Off

2015-07-20 09:20 AM | Juan S. Galt

Ethereum, the decentralized application and smart contracting platform prepares to shoot the starting gun, as their Frontier release reaches 99% completion

Skype Alternatives, Part 2: Edward Snowden’s Recommendations

2015-06-28 10:17 AM | Juan S. Galt

Skype, Microsoft's voice over IP software, has been shown to be insecure on various levels over the years. The Snowden leaks have revealed it to be more of a mass surveillance malware than a secure communications platform.

LazyCoins Launching LazyPay Mobile Wallet and Merchant App for the Point-of-Sale Bitcoin Market

2015-01-04 07:11 PM | Charlie Richards

UK-based altcoin exchange LazyCoins has announced they are relaunching their online exchange, along with a mobile app for payments and merchant services.

Nxt Wants Developers to Unleash Apps Via New Plug-in Store

2014-12-20 10:31 AM | Amanda B. Johnson

As is becoming the norm, the newest announcement from Nxt is not about a product “in development,” but one that’s available as of today.

Top 10 Bitcoin Apps for Android

2015-06-20 10:15 AM | Evander Smart

Did you just pick up a new Galaxy phone that uses Android? Well, it is time to load it up with killer Bitcoin apps.

New Bitcoin Killer App: “FIAT to BTC to FIAT”

2016-01-13 09:15 AM | Marco E. G. Maltese

Freemit app will allow users to send fiat money abroad fee-free by using the Bitcoin protocol.

BitMarkets Beats OpenBazaar to Market - for OSX, Anyway

2015-11-05 12:00 PM | Amanda B. Johnson

BitMarkets is an already-launched P2P marketplace similar to the much-touted OpenBazaar.

Uproov: Blockchain Timestamping Goes Professional, Notary Offices Decline Begins

2015-12-14 05:03 PM | Marco E. G. Maltese

Uproov a new app for smartphones to bring “heavyweight” real time global timestamping to the world.

BitHappy And OpenBazaar: “Bitcoin Only” Stores Are At The Doors

2015-11-19 01:05 PM | Marco E. G. Maltese

BitHappy and OpenBazaar are positioned to lead the bitcoin goods trading software race, as both platforms prepare for a December launch.

Apple Approves New ‘Game of Birds’ App with Bitcoin Tipping

2015-06-01 02:36 PM | William Suberg

Bitcoin is increasing its presence in the App Store, with Apple approving a second Bitcoin tipping-enabled app by the same developer.

First-Ever iPhone App for Trading Every ‘Major’ Digital Currency Released

2015-06-09 02:20 PM | William Suberg

ShapeShift CEO Erik Voorhees has spoken out against exchange security protocols at the launch of its multi-currency iOS app, calling them “archaic and insecure.”

Hacker in Africa Codes Bitcoin to M-Pesa Bot: 'I Had Some Spare Time'

2015-11-04 10:10 AM | Amanda B. Johnson

Michael Bumann has been in Nairobi, Kenya for several months updating himself on the tech scene there.

Can La'Zooz Take Ridesharing to the Moon?

2015-03-30 10:00 AM | Amanda B. Johnson

La'Zooz – a blockchain-based ridesharing app. Eitan Katchka is La'Zooz's Israel-based head developer, and has shared the project's most recent news with CoinTelegraph.

Huobi Takes Bitcoin Trading Mobile; Targets Western Users

2015-08-04 11:02 AM | Allen Scott

One of China’s top three exchanges Huobi explains why it is looking to take bitcoin (and litecoin) trading mobile with the upgrade of its mobile app that allows users unprecedented power to trade, deposit and withdraw funds at the touch of a finger.

Coinbase Releases Mobile App For Real-Time Monitoring Of Bitcoin Trading Activity

2015-11-10 09:13 PM | Erin Lace

One of the biggest Bitcoin exchanges Coinbase has recently announced major updates to its mobile app that will allow traders to monitor Bitcoin trading activity "on the go".

Local Restaurant 'Gifting' App Itson.me adding Bitcoin and Alts for Payment

2015-03-24 11:01 PM | Ian DeMartino

Itson.me allows users to pay for literal drinks, coffee or food at local restaurants from anywhere in the world. Soon, it will be incorporating cryptocurrencies.

21 Inc Reveals Profit Sharing Technology Plans in Patent Application

2015-10-19 09:54 AM | Brian Cohen

On October 15, 2015, The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) published 21 Inc.’s (21) patent application 20150294308 for “Digital Mining Circuitry.”

More Google Play Bitcoin Fraud ‘Good for Humanity’

2015-11-06 03:50 PM | William Suberg

The fake Localbitcoins app on Google Play, still live at the time of writing, is indicative of how streetwise the Bitcoin community really is – and can happen again.

BitPay Enables One Tap Mobile Payments with New Bitcoin Checkout App

2014-11-05 12:07 PM | Carlo Caraluzzo

BitPay, one of the global leaders in Bitcoin payment processing, is making the process of paying with Bitcoin much simpler, for both merchants and consumers, while at the same time they are also integrating SumUp, a leading European Point-of-Sale (POS) company into its system to allow that company to accept Bitcoin as ...