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Living on Bitcoin in 2017: How Practical Is It?

Living on Bitcoin in 2017: How Practical Is It?

JUL 21, 2017 | Joseph Young

The vast majority of investors in Bitcoin consider it as a safe haven asset, long-term investment and digital gold. But, how practical is it to live on Bitcoin in 2017?

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From Flying Money to Blockchain: How Remittance Industry Has Reached Turning Point

From Flying Money to Blockchain: How Remittance Industry Has Reached Turning Point

JUL 01, 2017 | Iyke Aru

From the simple barter system of ages past to the sophisticated technological systems of modern day money transfer, the remittance industry remains a significant aspect of the global economic ecosystem.

 15191
Like Internet, Blockchain is Encroaching into Every Part of Human Existence

Like Internet, Blockchain is Encroaching into Every Part of Human Existence

JUN 24, 2017 | Iyke Aru

Blockchain technology has the potential to disrupt and overcome all technological boundaries.

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We Need More Blockchain Companies in Remittance Sector, Here’s Why

We Need More Blockchain Companies in Remittance Sector, Here’s Why

JUN 16, 2017 | Iyke Aru

The remittance industry is observed as one of the most ripe for disruption given the high costs that currently exist.

 6297
Southeast Asia's Prominent Bitcoin Remittance App Raises $5 Mln

Southeast Asia's Prominent Bitcoin Remittance App Raises $5 Mln

MAY 25, 2017 | Joseph Young

Coins.ph, a Philippine bitcoin remittance application and brokerage, has secured an additional $5 million in its Series A funding round led by South African internet conglomerate Naspers’ venture capital firm Naspers Venture.

 9418   |    1
Bitcoin Price at $500,000 by 2030: African Projection

Bitcoin Price at $500,000 by 2030: African Projection

APR 17, 2017 | Olusegun Ogundeji

How Africa will contribute to the Bitcoin price rise now and in next decade.

 21606   |    6
Bitcoin Price Will Reach $500,000 Realistically: Snapchat's First Investor

Bitcoin Price Will Reach $500,000 Realistically: Snapchat's First Investor

APR 09, 2017 | Joseph Young

Jeremy Liew, said in an interview with Business Insider that bitcoin can realistically reach the price of $500,000 by 2030.

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Revolut’s Remittances Disruptor “Secures” Infamous Investors Backing

Revolut’s Remittances Disruptor “Secures” Infamous Investors Backing

MAR 17, 2017 | William Suberg

Some of investing’s most revered names have likely funnelled millions of dollars into UK disruptor remittance startup Revolut.

 77   |    1
Bitcoin Could Take Over These 7 Multi-Trillion Dollar Markets

Bitcoin Could Take Over These 7 Multi-Trillion Dollar Markets

JAN 21, 2017 | Joseph Young

There are seven major multi-trillion dollar markets which Bitcoin can compete with in the future.

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Unocoin and BitWage Partner to Bring Cheaper Remittances to India

Unocoin and BitWage Partner to Bring Cheaper Remittances to India

DEC 25, 2016 | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

Bitwage will be able to utilize Unocoin API and employers will be able to directly and automatically sell Bitcoin and the beneficiary will be able to receive Indian rupees directly in their bank account in India.

 33
Cashaa, Uber of Money Transfers, Revolutionizes Cash Remittances to Africa

Cashaa, Uber of Money Transfers, Revolutionizes Cash Remittances to Africa

SEP 18, 2016 | Frisco d'Anconia

Another disruptive technology powered by the Blockchain is set to completely eliminate the outrageously high cost of remittances to Africa.

 142   |    1
Cashaa Remittance To Go Live Using Peer to Peer Transactions

Cashaa Remittance To Go Live Using Peer to Peer Transactions

JUL 12, 2016 | Iyke Aru

New cash-to-cash remittance company, Cashaa, ends its three months testing period and claims to have a success as it plans to fully go live.

 22
Instant Private Bitcoin Trading Could Revolutionize Remittances

Instant Private Bitcoin Trading Could Revolutionize Remittances

MAY 06, 2016 | Joël Valenzuela

Can you send money across borders instantly at almost no cost? Robert Genito of Wall of Coins thinks peer-to-peer Bitcoin exchanges could revolutionize the cross-border remittance industry.

 25
From Remittance to Startups, How Bitcoin Is Used in Africa

From Remittance to Startups, How Bitcoin Is Used in Africa

APR 30, 2016 | Olusegun Ogundeji

With the high mobile phone penetration already in place, Africa is set to enable more users to download a Bitcoin wallet on their devices.

 158
Bitcoin Adoption Could Save India $7 Billion

Bitcoin Adoption Could Save India $7 Billion

APR 23, 2016 | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

India is the world’s largest receiver of remittances. Besides making it faster and easier, Bitcoin could help India save up to $7 billion in fees paid to international remittance companies and add this amount to the country's wealth.

 28   |    1
Bitcoin Price at $500,000 by 2030: African Projection

Bitcoin Price at $500,000 by 2030: African Projection

APR 17, 2017 | Olusegun Ogundeji

How Africa will contribute to the Bitcoin price rise now and in next decade.

 21606   |    6
Like Internet, Blockchain is Encroaching into Every Part of Human Existence

Like Internet, Blockchain is Encroaching into Every Part of Human Existence

JUN 24, 2017 | Iyke Aru

Blockchain technology has the potential to disrupt and overcome all technological boundaries.

 18050   |    3
From Flying Money to Blockchain: How Remittance Industry Has Reached Turning Point

From Flying Money to Blockchain: How Remittance Industry Has Reached Turning Point

JUL 01, 2017 | Iyke Aru

From the simple barter system of ages past to the sophisticated technological systems of modern day money transfer, the remittance industry remains a significant aspect of the global economic ecosystem.

 15191
Living on Bitcoin in 2017: How Practical Is It?

Living on Bitcoin in 2017: How Practical Is It?

JUL 21, 2017 | Joseph Young

The vast majority of investors in Bitcoin consider it as a safe haven asset, long-term investment and digital gold. But, how practical is it to live on Bitcoin in 2017?

 12947
Bitcoin Price Will Reach $500,000 Realistically: Snapchat's First Investor

Bitcoin Price Will Reach $500,000 Realistically: Snapchat's First Investor

APR 09, 2017 | Joseph Young

Jeremy Liew, said in an interview with Business Insider that bitcoin can realistically reach the price of $500,000 by 2030.

 10387   |    47
Southeast Asia's Prominent Bitcoin Remittance App Raises $5 Mln

Southeast Asia's Prominent Bitcoin Remittance App Raises $5 Mln

MAY 25, 2017 | Joseph Young

Coins.ph, a Philippine bitcoin remittance application and brokerage, has secured an additional $5 million in its Series A funding round led by South African internet conglomerate Naspers’ venture capital firm Naspers Venture.

 9418   |    1
Instant Private Bitcoin Trading Could Revolutionize Remittances

Instant Private Bitcoin Trading Could Revolutionize Remittances

MAY 06, 2016 | Joël Valenzuela

Can you send money across borders instantly at almost no cost? Robert Genito of Wall of Coins thinks peer-to-peer Bitcoin exchanges could revolutionize the cross-border remittance industry.

 25
We Need More Blockchain Companies in Remittance Sector, Here’s Why

We Need More Blockchain Companies in Remittance Sector, Here’s Why

JUN 16, 2017 | Iyke Aru

The remittance industry is observed as one of the most ripe for disruption given the high costs that currently exist.

 6297
Unocoin and BitWage Partner to Bring Cheaper Remittances to India

Unocoin and BitWage Partner to Bring Cheaper Remittances to India

DEC 25, 2016 | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

Bitwage will be able to utilize Unocoin API and employers will be able to directly and automatically sell Bitcoin and the beneficiary will be able to receive Indian rupees directly in their bank account in India.

 33
Bitcoin Could Take Over These 7 Multi-Trillion Dollar Markets

Bitcoin Could Take Over These 7 Multi-Trillion Dollar Markets

JAN 21, 2017 | Joseph Young

There are seven major multi-trillion dollar markets which Bitcoin can compete with in the future.

 245   |    2
From Remittance to Startups, How Bitcoin Is Used in Africa

From Remittance to Startups, How Bitcoin Is Used in Africa

APR 30, 2016 | Olusegun Ogundeji

With the high mobile phone penetration already in place, Africa is set to enable more users to download a Bitcoin wallet on their devices.

 158
Cashaa, Uber of Money Transfers, Revolutionizes Cash Remittances to Africa

Cashaa, Uber of Money Transfers, Revolutionizes Cash Remittances to Africa

SEP 18, 2016 | Frisco d'Anconia

Another disruptive technology powered by the Blockchain is set to completely eliminate the outrageously high cost of remittances to Africa.

 142   |    1
Revolut’s Remittances Disruptor “Secures” Infamous Investors Backing

Revolut’s Remittances Disruptor “Secures” Infamous Investors Backing

MAR 17, 2017 | William Suberg

Some of investing’s most revered names have likely funnelled millions of dollars into UK disruptor remittance startup Revolut.

 77   |    1
Bitcoin Adoption Could Save India $7 Billion

Bitcoin Adoption Could Save India $7 Billion

APR 23, 2016 | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

India is the world’s largest receiver of remittances. Besides making it faster and easier, Bitcoin could help India save up to $7 billion in fees paid to international remittance companies and add this amount to the country's wealth.

 28   |    1
Cashaa Remittance To Go Live Using Peer to Peer Transactions

Cashaa Remittance To Go Live Using Peer to Peer Transactions

JUL 12, 2016 | Iyke Aru

New cash-to-cash remittance company, Cashaa, ends its three months testing period and claims to have a success as it plans to fully go live.

 22
Bitcoin Price Will Reach $500,000 Realistically: Snapchat's First Investor

Bitcoin Price Will Reach $500,000 Realistically: Snapchat's First Investor

APR 09, 2017 | Joseph Young

Jeremy Liew, said in an interview with Business Insider that bitcoin can realistically reach the price of $500,000 by 2030.

 10387   |    47
Bitcoin Price at $500,000 by 2030: African Projection

Bitcoin Price at $500,000 by 2030: African Projection

APR 17, 2017 | Olusegun Ogundeji

How Africa will contribute to the Bitcoin price rise now and in next decade.

 21606   |    6
Like Internet, Blockchain is Encroaching into Every Part of Human Existence

Like Internet, Blockchain is Encroaching into Every Part of Human Existence

JUN 24, 2017 | Iyke Aru

Blockchain technology has the potential to disrupt and overcome all technological boundaries.

 18050   |    3
Bitcoin Could Take Over These 7 Multi-Trillion Dollar Markets

Bitcoin Could Take Over These 7 Multi-Trillion Dollar Markets

JAN 21, 2017 | Joseph Young

There are seven major multi-trillion dollar markets which Bitcoin can compete with in the future.

 245   |    2
Southeast Asia's Prominent Bitcoin Remittance App Raises $5 Mln

Southeast Asia's Prominent Bitcoin Remittance App Raises $5 Mln

MAY 25, 2017 | Joseph Young

Coins.ph, a Philippine bitcoin remittance application and brokerage, has secured an additional $5 million in its Series A funding round led by South African internet conglomerate Naspers’ venture capital firm Naspers Venture.

 9418   |    1
Revolut’s Remittances Disruptor “Secures” Infamous Investors Backing

Revolut’s Remittances Disruptor “Secures” Infamous Investors Backing

MAR 17, 2017 | William Suberg

Some of investing’s most revered names have likely funnelled millions of dollars into UK disruptor remittance startup Revolut.

 77   |    1
Cashaa, Uber of Money Transfers, Revolutionizes Cash Remittances to Africa

Cashaa, Uber of Money Transfers, Revolutionizes Cash Remittances to Africa

SEP 18, 2016 | Frisco d'Anconia

Another disruptive technology powered by the Blockchain is set to completely eliminate the outrageously high cost of remittances to Africa.

 142   |    1
Bitcoin Adoption Could Save India $7 Billion

Bitcoin Adoption Could Save India $7 Billion

APR 23, 2016 | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

India is the world’s largest receiver of remittances. Besides making it faster and easier, Bitcoin could help India save up to $7 billion in fees paid to international remittance companies and add this amount to the country's wealth.

 28   |    1
From Flying Money to Blockchain: How Remittance Industry Has Reached Turning Point

From Flying Money to Blockchain: How Remittance Industry Has Reached Turning Point

JUL 01, 2017 | Iyke Aru

From the simple barter system of ages past to the sophisticated technological systems of modern day money transfer, the remittance industry remains a significant aspect of the global economic ecosystem.

 15191
Instant Private Bitcoin Trading Could Revolutionize Remittances

Instant Private Bitcoin Trading Could Revolutionize Remittances

MAY 06, 2016 | Joël Valenzuela

Can you send money across borders instantly at almost no cost? Robert Genito of Wall of Coins thinks peer-to-peer Bitcoin exchanges could revolutionize the cross-border remittance industry.

 25
Unocoin and BitWage Partner to Bring Cheaper Remittances to India

Unocoin and BitWage Partner to Bring Cheaper Remittances to India

DEC 25, 2016 | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

Bitwage will be able to utilize Unocoin API and employers will be able to directly and automatically sell Bitcoin and the beneficiary will be able to receive Indian rupees directly in their bank account in India.

 33
Cashaa Remittance To Go Live Using Peer to Peer Transactions

Cashaa Remittance To Go Live Using Peer to Peer Transactions

JUL 12, 2016 | Iyke Aru

New cash-to-cash remittance company, Cashaa, ends its three months testing period and claims to have a success as it plans to fully go live.

 22
Living on Bitcoin in 2017: How Practical Is It?

Living on Bitcoin in 2017: How Practical Is It?

JUL 21, 2017 | Joseph Young

The vast majority of investors in Bitcoin consider it as a safe haven asset, long-term investment and digital gold. But, how practical is it to live on Bitcoin in 2017?

 12947
From Remittance to Startups, How Bitcoin Is Used in Africa

From Remittance to Startups, How Bitcoin Is Used in Africa

APR 30, 2016 | Olusegun Ogundeji

With the high mobile phone penetration already in place, Africa is set to enable more users to download a Bitcoin wallet on their devices.

 158
We Need More Blockchain Companies in Remittance Sector, Here’s Why

We Need More Blockchain Companies in Remittance Sector, Here’s Why

JUN 16, 2017 | Iyke Aru

The remittance industry is observed as one of the most ripe for disruption given the high costs that currently exist.

 6297

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