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Tech

Ripple Exec Unveils P2P Payments Platform Using XRP

Craig DeWitt has unveiled the beta release of a personal peer-to-peer payments project that will work in popular web browsers.

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Finance

Samsung Adds Support for Blockchain VR Platform Decentraland

Samsung’s Blockchain Wallet App now supports the native tokens of Decentraland, LAND and MANA.

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Tech

Bitcoin Wallet Electrum Now Supports Lightning, Watchtowers and Submarine Swaps

In its latest major release, Electrum now supports a number of innovations that could make using Lightning more secure and less bumpy for users.

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Tech

Researchers Expose Flaw in Bitcoin Wallets That Could Be Exploited for Double-Spending

A standard way to transact bitcoin could be misused to enable a kind of double-spending, new research has found.

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Tech

Thailand to Raise $6.4M With Sale of Blockchain-Based Bonds

The Thai Public Debt Management Office plans to sell the cheaply priced bonds through a state-owned bank’s blockchain e-wallet.

The Thai Ministry of Finance announced the sale of cheap savings bonds via a blockchain enabled wallet. (Aquatarqus/Shutterstock)

Finance

Facebook's Calibra Rebrands to Novi, Details Wallet Tie-Up With WhatsApp

In the run-up to launch, libra's digital wallet subsidiary has been given a new look and a new name: Novi, which means "new way."

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Finance

The 'Great Lockdown' Is Boosting Demand for Bitcoin Custody Solutions

Bitcoin wallet startups have seen a sudden uptick in activity. In short, more people want to hold their own bitcoin than ever before.

STRENGTH IN NUMBERS: A range of bitcoin custody startups report institutions and individuals taking self-custody more seriously in recent months. (Credit: Ledger)

Markets

Mystery Hacker Tries to Steal Crypto Through Fake Google Chrome Wallet Extensions

Google has removed 49 Chrome extensions masquerading as legitimate crypto wallets including Ledger, MyEtherWallet, MetaMask and Jaxx, according to MyCrypto's Harry Denley.

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Tech

P2P Exchange Hodl Hodl Takes First Step in Bringing Private Bitcoin Trades to BlueWallet Users

Users of the BlueWallet app can now view available trades on Hodl Hodl, with trading coming soon.

Igor Korsakov, co-founder of BlueWallet

Finance

Ex-Royal Mint Team Now Provides $1M Cover for All Civic Crypto Wallets

Coincover is now providing automatic deposit guarantee on all new signups for Civic's hot wallet.

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