The Currency Scene
How Blockchain Technology is Changing the World
- Written by: John Hawthorne
- Category: Digital Currency
Since the earliest days of the internet, community and security have been key topics associated with both the growth of the digital age and the difficulty of finding a secure place within it.
A noble, albeit elusive goal, the tech giants of today still struggle with the open concept of the internet, while at the same time trying to guarantee with certain securities. Passwords, queries, and the infamous “I am not a robot” prompts are time tested solutions that keep us safe amongst an ever growing online population.
But do they really?
Are ATM Fees Too High? That depends on what the meaning of zero is!
- Written by: Matthew S Daye
- Category: ATM
Despite the continued push in many countries for more government oversight and new legislation aimed at reducing ATM fees, just what costs do we really face when we need to get some quick cash? With very little effort those costs can be... uh... zero!
The Currency Supply Chain: Going the Way of the Dinosaur?
- Written by: Matthew S Daye
- Category: Currency
Despite what movies like Godzilla and Jurassic Park would have us believe, dinosaurs are dead. Once they dominated the Earth; now they're gone - never to live again. With the continued advance of technology and the rise of digital payments, many people predict a similar fate for physical money. Well... not so fast!
Could virtual reality be the next big thing in banking?
- Written by: Matthew S Daye
- Category: Banking
While we have been hearing predictions about the disruptive impact of virtual reality (VR) headsets for many years, questions still remain. Now that some models have finally made it to market (including the Oculus Rift from Facebook), we must ask: Could VR devices also cause similar disruption within the banking industry?
Do All Banks Need A Mobile App?
- Written by: American Banker
- Category: Mobile Banking
The new federal guidelines on mobile security held a few surprises, especially for small banks. Perhaps the biggest curveball was the suggestion that mobile may not be a good fit for everyone.
Top 3 Bitcoin Taxation Calculation Tools
- Written by: The Merkle
- Category: Digital Currency
The bitcoin taxation season is almost upon us, which highlights a very important problem. Most people are unaware of how they should incorporate bitcoin into their tax assessment. Thankfully, there are quite a few tools available which will help users take care of these problems with relative ease. It is important to keep in mind very few countries require bitcoin users to take cryptocurrency earnings into account right now.
INFOGRAPHIC: 33 Cryptocurrencies Described In Four Words Or Less
- Written by: Mr BTC
- Category: Digital Currency
Cryptocurrency also termed as Digital or Virtual currency is considered as a form of asset and the currency is designed to work as an exchange medium. Crytpocurrency uses strong cryptography to secure the financial transactions. All these cryptocurrencies work on the blockchain technology which is a decentralized system.
