Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange today, is now the fastest trending app on the Apple App Store. After gaining its footing with crypto-insiders quite some time ago, it seems that Coinbase is going mainstream after reaching #74 in the US App Store. This rapid growth has coincided with a huge…
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American Express and Ripple work Together for Instant Blockchain Payments
NOTE: Ripple’ same day increase was over 10% recently due to their partnering with American Express. Instant blockchain-based based payments have been instigated by American Express. They are using Ripple, a fintech startup, to help U.S. commercial customers pay funds to U.K.-based businesses that bank with Santander…
KPMG Accounting Giant Promotes Blockchain Advocacy Group
KPMG one of the four largest accounting giants has joined the Wall Street Blockchain Alliance (WSBA). KPMG has joined the non-profit trade Association, WSBA, as a corporate member. KPMG will take a seat on the board of directors, according to a recent press release. Eamonn Maguire, global leader for KPMG’…
DBS, One of Asia's Largest Banks, Claims Bitcoin is a Ponzi Scheme
Several legacy or traditional financial institutions turn their noses up at Bitcoin with the feeling that the world's most known decentralized cryptocurrency is fraudulent and should be considered as a Ponzi scheme. At the Singapore FinTech Festival, DBS's group chief information officer BS said to CNBC: Bitcoin is a Ponzi…