Cryptocurrencies becoming more democratic and widespread, a lot of non-tech people face the challenge of choosing a good tool for managing their funds. With hundreds of digital wallets available on the market, the task seems really hard. To save you a lot of doubtful thinking and research, we have narrowed it to 5 basic features...
Cryptocurrencies becoming more democratic and widespread, a lot of non-tech people face the challenge of choosing a good tool for managing their funds. With hundreds of digital wallets available on the market, the task seems really hard. To save you a lot of doubtful thinking and research, we have narrowed it to 5 basic features...
Last year was rather turbulent for the crypto community, with prices plummeting over 80% from the peak, and many people expecting ‘the bubble’ to burst. As for the year of 2019, it may be seen a period of stabilization. In this article, we would like to review the basic trends shaping the crypto profile of...
Lately, we have heard a lot of news about major banks expressing interest in the distributed ledger technology. JPMorgan launched their own digital coin, representing fiat currency. There have been reports about several central banks (including Bank of Canada, Goldman Sachs and Bank of America) seeking to hire professionals with blockchain-related experience, who are to...
The popularity of online stores grows with every year – more and more people see shopping as on-the-couch activity. Naturally, this trend has a great impact on how people pay for goods and services. The most obvious outcome is the rapidly decreasing demand for cash, that many of us find rather cumbersome. A person who...
The Channels payment app is designed with user’s convenience in mind – the primary goal was to create a financial multi-tool that would address the needs of the maximum number of people. But there are six types of users who would absolutely love the Channels app, because it seems to be custom-made for their lifestyle....
If you are involved with crypto, you are probably looking for an easy and secure way to buy and sell you coins. Searching for the best crypto exchange? We suggest you read this article before you make your choice: it will take no more than 5 minutes, but may save you a lot of time...
We have already mentioned that charity and fundraising are among the sectors that may benefit most from the blockchain tech integration. While the majority of the blockchain-based solutions are meant for commercial use, some of them are created or applied to solve urgent social problems. The beauty of blockchain-based charities lies in the absence of...
Is digital economy the future of the world, or just another experiment that will have little influence on the way the financial system works? Before answering this question, let’s briefly explore the reasons why the token-based digital economy can potentially disrupt the existing order and take the interaction between individuals, authorities and businesses to a...
Today, the borders between countries become increasingly transparent and common to cross. Approximately, 1.4 billion tourists travel abroad every year. Сompanies source services and various goods in other countries, where they find better prices. People, unable to find a job at home, migrate for work to other countries, where their skills are in demand. There...
In today’s world banks are a mandatory link in the chain of our financial interactions. Banks are unavoidable hubs that are involved in any operation, be it a personal money transfer to a friend or a large scale enterprise deal. But as any hub – banks are centralized. Does it mean that banks have unrestricted...
We have already talked that receiving crypto donations could be good for charities and listed the reasons: It is the way to reach out to a younger (and rather generous) audience, who is ready to give if it’s clear where the money goes to. It means easier and cheaper cross border transactions. It makes...
Privacy & security issues are the constant source of concern when it comes to using messenger apps. More and more people start looking for encryption when it comes to using chats. Naturally, the same applies to voice and video calls made through messenger apps. Just like text chats, audio and video communication should be encrypted...
