WhatsApp News

WhatsApp Messenger is a messaging platform that was released in 2009 by WhatsApp Inc. The WhatsApp app allows text messaging, voice and video calls, and media and document exchange. WhatsApp is widening the functionality of applications and is currently working on WhatsApp Payments — a peer-to-peer feature that will allow users to send money through the WhatsApp platform. WhatsApp Messenger is one of the largest virtual community holders and, for some time, was the major platform in terms of their user base. Their large user base produced numerous groups of interest, including blockchain and Bitcoin WhatsApp groups. It is possible that WhatsApp blockchain implementation will be the first among the major messengers. The possibility for a censorship-resistant, immutable e-commerce platform has received positive feedback from the community and may become the next step in the development of the WhatsApp Messenger.

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BBC: Facebook Aims to Launch Payments-Focused Cryptocurrency in 2020

MAY 24, 2019
by Marie Huillet

Social media giant Facebook plans to launch its own payments-focused cryptocurrency “Globalcoin” in 2020.

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Android Malware Targets Users of 32 Crypto Apps, Including Coinbase, BitPay

MAR 29, 2019
by Marie Huillet

A new strain of Trojan malware for Android phones is targeting global users of top crypto apps such as Coinbase, BitPay and Bitcoin Wallet.

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New York Times: Facebook Reportedly Shopping ‘Facebook Coin’ to Crypto Exchanges

FEB 28, 2019
by Marie Huillet

According to the Times, five sources that claim to have been briefed with the project have confirmed Facebook’s progress on its crypto.

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From Blanket Ban to Its Own Stablecoin: How Facebook’s Relationship With Crypto Changed Over 2018

DEC 28, 2018
by Stephen O'Neal

Facebook is now making a stablecoin for WhatsApp, reports suggest.

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Bloomberg: Facebook is Developing a Cryptocurrency for Transfers in WhatsApp

DEC 21, 2018
by Aaron Wood

Sources familiar with the matter told Bloomberg that Facebook is developing a cryptocurrency for transfers in WhatsApp.

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Blockchain-Based Communication Platform Aims to Protect Your Personal Messages

JAN 12, 2018
by Guest Author

The decentralized system allows users to call and text directly over a public network

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Blockchain Is Used To Fight Blood Diamonds and Counterfeits

SEP 17, 2017
by Chrisjan Pauw

The diamond industry and other supply chains can enjoy the benefits of Blockchain technology.

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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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War Against Encryption: German Intelligence Agency Targets WhatsApp, Telegram

DEC 07, 2016
by Shivdeep Dhaliwal

German Intelligence Agency reportedly gets a cash infusion of Euro 150 million to snoop on WhatsApp and Telegram users.

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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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Bitwala Releases App Messenger, Allows Sending Bitcoin via Chat

AUG 10, 2016
by 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.

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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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Microtransactions – the future of online economy

FEB 27, 2014
by Andrew Marshall

As Bitcoin price is proceeding to fall and people begin to doubt its usefulness. But there are optimists, who see the unique niches that digital coins could fil...

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