Blockchain is still a relatively new concept for the mainstream population, and with its recent popularity comes a number of common misconceptions. Well, we’re here to debunk a few of these blockchain and cryptocurrency myths! “Blockchain is Bitcoin” Even though the concept of blockchain technology has been around for quite a while, it truly came into the picture when cryptocurrencies, …
Traditional banking has seen challenges to its autonomy over the world’s finances with the increased adoption of cryptocurrencies over the past few years. Cryptocurrencies were developed to exist on a decentralized, peer-to-peer system, empowering its users to complete payments without a middleman. It’s this lack of central authority that has caused conflicts between governments and crypto, but why? …
Cryptocurrencies have very similar characteristics to traditional fiat money, but with the exception of quite a few impressive benefits. It should be noted that both cryptocurrencies and fiat money are essentially used for the same purpose, to act as a store of value and facilitate payments. But before we get into the details on their differences, make …
The global cryptocurrency market now comprises of over 250 billion dollars, but crypto adoption still hasn’t reached its full potential. So, what steps do we need to take to bring cryptocurrencies into the mainstream? 1. Eliminate Volatility Cryptocurrency volatility is one of the top concerns challenging mass adoption today. While this is the selling point …
With the current COVID-19 pandemic, the world is now searching for alternatives to physical cash. So, it’s not surprising that we are seeing shifts in the crypto industry to accommodate these new demands. But is this enough to convince the world of mainstream cryptocurrency adoption? Let’s take a look at some of the top trends we may …
As ominous as the event may sound, the Bitcoin halving is actually just the name for a history-making event for the bitcoin (BTC) cryptocurrency. This month signified the third Bitcoin halving ever! Meaning that the number of bitcoins entering circulation every 10 minutes dropped from 12.5 to 6.25, making it a major milestone. What’s the theory behind the Bitcoin halving? The idea is basically that …
Here at PumaPay, we pride ourselves on the decentralized nature of our solution, it’s what powers our payment platform and gives our business and personal users a completely comprehensive experience. But if you’ve never heard of Decentralized Finance before, it can be a bit confusing as to how this fairly new system can provide so many benefits. Which …
The PumaPay Crypto Wallet app is the perfect companion for your everyday cryptocurrency finances! If you’re still not sure how you can manage your funds easily with PumaPay, we’ve put together our top five reasons why you should download your FREE PumaPay crypto wallet today: 1. Pay with the PMA crypto token and enjoy ZERO transaction fees Our crypto wallet was designed not only to help with your everyday finances but to also work seamlessly within the PumaPay ecosystem. This means that you can now manage PumaPay’s native …
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Simpsons names crypto as the next virtual currency as they jump into the world of blockchain! The latest episode completely broke down the meaning of cryptocurrencies into an easy-to-understand explainer video hosted by ‘TV’s most beloved scientist’, Jim Parsons, and an all-singing Distributed Ledger. Laying the foundation of blockchain technology, Parsons explained how once each ledger is filled, it’s then added to a …
Europe’s largest merchant payments conference, MPE 2020, opened its doors to over 1250 delegates, 300+ merchants and the team of PumaPay earlier this week! The Merchant Payments Ecosystem Conference in Berlin, 18-20 Feb, showcased the latest innovations in the payment economy and offered inspiring talks and discussions, including from PumaPay’s CEO, Yoav Dror. Dror’s insightful presentation was well received by the audience of merchants, PSPs, acquirers, and industry experts as …
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