Bitcoin’s designers envisioned their baby as less of a traditional fiat currency and more a commodity like gold, of which there is a finite amount. As such, there will be rises and falls in Bitcoin’s value, but no wild inflationary surges. This theory will be tested as a result of thi...
Bitcoin’s designers envisioned their baby as less of a traditional fiat currency and more a commodity like gold, of which there is a finite amount. As such, there will be rises and falls in Bitcoin’s value, but no wild inflationary surges. This theory will be tested as a result of thi...
mobile payments will top $1trillion within five years as the burgeoning smartphone and tablet industry continues to grow. IDC Financial Insights are predicting that 66 percent of the figure will come from mobile commerce with proximity payments, such as near field communication (NFC) ...
McCarthy told CalvinAyre.com that SwitchPoker’s use of Bitcoin was not without its challenges, such as the fact that “all payments are final.” Bitcoin’s ability to forego the use of banks and online e-wallets by sending payments directly to the consumer eliminates the ability to rever...
McCarthy is quick to note that Bitcoin’s potential pitfalls are vastly outweighed by its strengths. “Unlike almost every payment method, if we receive a Bitcoin payment we are certain that the funds are deposited legitimately. Overall, Bitcoin has reduced our fraud-related costs signi...
While bitZino might be breaking ground with its ‘look ma, no (cheating) hands’ openness, it’s far from the first bitcoin gaming site out there. While some, like SwitchPoker , include bitcoin as an option alongside more traditional methods of payment, a growing number only accept bitco...
While bitZino might be breaking ground with its ‘look ma, no (cheating) hands’ openness, it’s far from the first bitcoin gaming site out there. While some, like SwitchPoker , include bitcoin as an option alongside more traditional methods of payment, a growing number only accept bitco...
