Messaging App News

Messaging apps or chat applications are platforms that enable the exchange of messages. Most messaging apps were originally social networking platforms, but they have vastly increased their functions over time. Today, messaging apps also enable chatbots, smart replies, voice and video calls, payments and conversational commerce. Messaging apps are the most popular software for smartphones today. However, even encrypted-messaging apps’ architectures make those applications centralized, with a place for censorship and the possibility of deleting data. Blockchain-based p2p messaging apps may become the new generation of messaging apps, with advanced security and reduced opportunities for censorship. Decentralized messaging apps are currently designed on several major blockchain platforms and have their own startups and ICOs too.

Major Japanese Chat App LINE To Open Crypto Exchange For Its 200 Mln Monthly Users

JAN 31, 2018 | by William Suberg

Popular Japanese chat app LINE, which boasts a monthly user base of 200 million, seeks permission to launch a new cryptocurrency exchange

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Are Your Chats Really Private? Reasons to Switch to Blockchain-Based Messenger

JUN 21, 2017 | by Shivdeep Dhaliwal

In a time of increasing uncertainty about communications security, one blockchain based initiative is attempting to set the wrongs right.

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In Era of Snooping, We Need Unblockable, Impenetrable and Strong Messenger

JUN 15, 2017 | by Shivdeep Dhaliwal

While traditional messengers have been falling like dominoes, we need a strong messenger platform like Crypviser that can protect us from prying eyes.

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In Era of Compromised Online Messaging, Blockchain-Based Services Hold Key

JUN 01, 2017 | by Shivdeep Dhaliwal

Even as mainstream messaging systems stand compromised, new blockchain based messaging applications are getting ready for a share in the privacy pie.

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Coinbase to Launch Standalone Ethereum Messaging App Token

APR 20, 2017 | by William Suberg

Coinbase is launching Token, a dedicated multifunctional Ethereum browser-like tool for financial inclusion.

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Circle Terminates Bitcoin Trading, Focuses on Next Generation Platform

DEC 07, 2016 | by Joseph Young

Circle officially terminated its bitcoin trading services and launched a bitcoin blockchain-based remittance and messaging application to serve the unbanked.

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Skype, WeChat, Snapchat Thrashed By Amnesty Intl For Lack of Basic Privacy Protection

NOV 03, 2016 | by Joseph Young

Snapchat and Skype, two of the world’s most widely utilized social media and messaging applications, have been criticized by Amnesty International for the lack ...

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Israeli Firm Claims It Can Break WhatsApp’s Encryption from Backpack

OCT 02, 2016 | by Joël Valenzuela

Facebook’s secure messaging app - WhatsApp may not be secure for long, as an Israeli firm boasts it can break its end-to-end encryption through a backpack-conta...

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WhatsApp goes into Private Mode, Win-Win for Privacy or Open Invitation to Bans?

APR 08, 2016 | by Shivdeep Dhaliwal

WhatsApp has decided to turn on encryption for all messages. Will this lead to more private conversations or have they just opened a can of worms?

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Keybase Raises $10.8M to Develop Encrypted Messaging Using Public Keys

JUL 21, 2015 | by Joseph Young

Keybase, a cryptographic message and verification startup, has raised US$10.8 million in a Series A funding round

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Citi Names GetGems App the ‘Most Visionary Social Solution’ in Mobile Challenge

MAY 29, 2015 | by Cheryl Hulseapple

Israel-based GetGems mobile wallet and messenger app earned the title of the “most visionary social solution” for “instant payments across social platforms” in ...

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Israel is at the ‘Leading Edge’ for Bitcoin Startups

MAY 04, 2015 | by Joseph Young

According to mathematician Meni Rosenfeld, Israel is a Bitcoin “forerunner.” With large numbers of users in the country, the number of startups and merchants co...

842 |

Tutanota Provides Stupid-Easy Email Encryption

APR 30, 2015 | by Amanda B. Johnson

I know many of you have no issue encrypting emails with PGP — no confusion copying and importing others' keys. No trouble remembering to back up your private ke...

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MAR 16 DIGEST – California contemplates crypto license, Australia auctioning US$7.1 million in bitcoin

MAR 16, 2015 | by Charlie Richards

California is discussing a license for businesses in the cryptocurrency sector, leading to fears of a New York-style BitLicense proposal. Victoria, Australia to...

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Private 'Vanishing' Messaging App Wiper Adds Bitcoin Wallet

MAR 04, 2015 | by Ian DeMartino

The social messaging app Wiper added a built-in bitcoin wallet last month, enabling instant transactions among contacts, as well as basic wallet functionality.

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Major Japanese Chat App LINE To Open Crypto Exchange For Its 200 Mln Monthly Users

JAN 31, 2018 | by William Suberg

Popular Japanese chat app LINE, which boasts a monthly user base of 200 million, seeks permission to launch a new cryptocurrency exchange

42233 | 9

Are Your Chats Really Private? Reasons to Switch to Blockchain-Based Messenger

JUN 21, 2017 | by Shivdeep Dhaliwal

In a time of increasing uncertainty about communications security, one blockchain based initiative is attempting to set the wrongs right.

11754 | 3

Coinbase to Launch Standalone Ethereum Messaging App Token

APR 20, 2017 | by William Suberg

Coinbase is launching Token, a dedicated multifunctional Ethereum browser-like tool for financial inclusion.

11584 | 2

In Era of Compromised Online Messaging, Blockchain-Based Services Hold Key

JUN 01, 2017 | by Shivdeep Dhaliwal

Even as mainstream messaging systems stand compromised, new blockchain based messaging applications are getting ready for a share in the privacy pie.

8522 | 3

In Era of Snooping, We Need Unblockable, Impenetrable and Strong Messenger

JUN 15, 2017 | by Shivdeep Dhaliwal

While traditional messengers have been falling like dominoes, we need a strong messenger platform like Crypviser that can protect us from prying eyes.

7792 | 2

Tutanota Provides Stupid-Easy Email Encryption

APR 30, 2015 | by Amanda B. Johnson

I know many of you have no issue encrypting emails with PGP — no confusion copying and importing others' keys. No trouble remembering to back up your private ke...

1228 |

Circle Terminates Bitcoin Trading, Focuses on Next Generation Platform

DEC 07, 2016 | by Joseph Young

Circle officially terminated its bitcoin trading services and launched a bitcoin blockchain-based remittance and messaging application to serve the unbanked.

1208 | 1

WhatsApp goes into Private Mode, Win-Win for Privacy or Open Invitation to Bans?

APR 08, 2016 | by Shivdeep Dhaliwal

WhatsApp has decided to turn on encryption for all messages. Will this lead to more private conversations or have they just opened a can of worms?

1088 |

Skype, WeChat, Snapchat Thrashed By Amnesty Intl For Lack of Basic Privacy Protection

NOV 03, 2016 | by Joseph Young

Snapchat and Skype, two of the world’s most widely utilized social media and messaging applications, have been criticized by Amnesty International for the lack ...

878 |

Israel is at the ‘Leading Edge’ for Bitcoin Startups

MAY 04, 2015 | by Joseph Young

According to mathematician Meni Rosenfeld, Israel is a Bitcoin “forerunner.” With large numbers of users in the country, the number of startups and merchants co...

842 |

The Nxt Client Just Gave Me a Braingasm

DEC 31, 2014 | by Amanda B. Johnson

I see a lot of cryptocurrency-related press releases. I research many different crypto companies and coins. I comb through a lot of their websites and wikis. It...

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Gems to Decentralize Social Network Messaging and Reward Users

OCT 25, 2014 | by Cheryl Hulseapple

First there were social networks, then came Bitcoin. Then Bitcoin 2.0. Now, directly over the horizon, comes a new platform—a “social network 2.0” called Gems.

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Private 'Vanishing' Messaging App Wiper Adds Bitcoin Wallet

MAR 04, 2015 | by Ian DeMartino

The social messaging app Wiper added a built-in bitcoin wallet last month, enabling instant transactions among contacts, as well as basic wallet functionality.

414 |

CoinSpark Open Sources a PayPal-Like Messaging Feature for Bitcoin

MAR 02, 2015 | by Matchpool

When sending payments, popular services PayPal and SWIFT allow users to attach private messages that add an explanation about the payment. Before now, bitcoin s...

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Keybase Raises $10.8M to Develop Encrypted Messaging Using Public Keys

JUL 21, 2015 | by Joseph Young

Keybase, a cryptographic message and verification startup, has raised US$10.8 million in a Series A funding round

288 |

Major Japanese Chat App LINE To Open Crypto Exchange For Its 200 Mln Monthly Users

JAN 31, 2018 | by William Suberg

Popular Japanese chat app LINE, which boasts a monthly user base of 200 million, seeks permission to launch a new cryptocurrency exchange

42233 | 9

Are Your Chats Really Private? Reasons to Switch to Blockchain-Based Messenger

JUN 21, 2017 | by Shivdeep Dhaliwal

In a time of increasing uncertainty about communications security, one blockchain based initiative is attempting to set the wrongs right.

11754 | 3

In Era of Compromised Online Messaging, Blockchain-Based Services Hold Key

JUN 01, 2017 | by Shivdeep Dhaliwal

Even as mainstream messaging systems stand compromised, new blockchain based messaging applications are getting ready for a share in the privacy pie.

8522 | 3

In Era of Snooping, We Need Unblockable, Impenetrable and Strong Messenger

JUN 15, 2017 | by Shivdeep Dhaliwal

While traditional messengers have been falling like dominoes, we need a strong messenger platform like Crypviser that can protect us from prying eyes.

7792 | 2

Coinbase to Launch Standalone Ethereum Messaging App Token

APR 20, 2017 | by William Suberg

Coinbase is launching Token, a dedicated multifunctional Ethereum browser-like tool for financial inclusion.

11584 | 2

Circle Terminates Bitcoin Trading, Focuses on Next Generation Platform

DEC 07, 2016 | by Joseph Young

Circle officially terminated its bitcoin trading services and launched a bitcoin blockchain-based remittance and messaging application to serve the unbanked.

1208 | 1