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Finance

Bitcoin Cash Briefly Spikes on Fraudulent Press Release

The cryptocurrency rose over 4.6% from $602.63 at around 11:30 UTC to $630.70 in less than 15 minutes after the publication of a fraudulent announcement.

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Finance

Thailand Department Store Chain Is Testing Its Own Cryptocurrency

Central Retail Corp. is distributing the blockchain-based “C-Coin” to its 80,000 employees.

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Finance

Constellation Looks to Scale Blockchain Data Choices With Acquisition of Retail Startup Dor

Dor provides retailers with analytics based on footfall powered by a thermal sensor.

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Finance

PacSun to Accept Crypto Payments From Online Shoppers

The fashion retailer is working with BitPay to support 11 cryptocurrencies.

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Finance

Verifone Partners With BitPay to Support Crypto Payments

Rollout will commence later this year across Verifone’s merchant network in the U.S.

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Finance

The Metaverse Is Coming, Companies Need to Prepare

Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Burberry are experimenting with the virtual economy, but they could be doing so much more.

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Videos

Walmart Seeking to Hire Digital, Cryptocurrency Lead

Walmart, the largest U.S. retailer by total sales, is allegedly looking to hire a digital currency and cryptocurrency product lead. “The Hash” squad discusses the big-box retailer potentially dabbling into crypto and why this is a continuing story to watch, particularly for people that live on cryptocurrencies.

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Finance

Bitcoin ATMs to Invade Circle K Convenience Stores

Crypto kiosk company Bitcoin Depot plans to hit “thousands” of locations, with 700 units already installed.

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Finance

Louis Vuitton, Cartier, Prada to Use Bespoke Blockchain to Tackle Counterfeit Goods

A private network developed in partnership with ConsenSys will undergird the Aura Blockchain Consortium.

LVMH Stores as Sales Surge Show Luxury Defies Pandemic Gloom

Markets

Online Retailer Newegg Accepting Dogecoin as Payment Option

The announcement coincides with “Doge Day” in which enthusiasts and traders are pumping the coin hard to get its price to $1.

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