The new private messaging app called ‘xx messenger’ has been developed by renowned cryptographer David Chaum and it claims to be quantum-resistant.The messenger claims to be quantum-resistant, making it able to shield message content from all currently known decryption efforts. This would protect sender, receiver, and their location data from being intercepted or tracked by … [Read more...] about New private messaging app claims to be decentralized and quantum-resistant
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Strike App Won’t Support Bitcoin in Argentina
One Argentinian user, Nicolás, told CoinDesk the app can receive bitcoin payments but immediately converts the cryptocurrency to USDT. He said the Strike wallet only holds USDT. Another Strike user in Argentina, Adam, tweeted that the app was “a disappointment,” describing the app as a custodial wallet that works only with tether under Ethereum’s ERC-20 standard. Source link … [Read more...] about Strike App Won’t Support Bitcoin in Argentina
Cash App integrates Bitcoin Lightning Network for faster BTC transfers
Popular mobile payment service Cash App has integrated the Bitcoin (BTC) Lightning Network as a part of an update, allowing faster and cheaper BTC transfers using the Layer 2 (L2) payment protocol. Cash App is developed and owned by Block (formerly Square), a fintech firm co-founded by former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey. The announcement of the BTC L2 integration was shared as a … [Read more...] about Cash App integrates Bitcoin Lightning Network for faster BTC transfers
Major payments app WeChat to add support for China’s digital yuan
WeChat, China's largest messaging app and one of the country's most popular payment services, will start supporting the Chinese government's digital currency.On Jan. 6, 2021, Tencent announced that it will begin accepting digital yuan payments via its proprietary mobile wallet WeChat Pay, according to a local news report. China has been developing a digital yuan since 2014, and … [Read more...] about Major payments app WeChat to add support for China’s digital yuan
Baidu metaverse app would take 6 years for a full launch, VP says
The Chinese internet giant Baidu doesn’t expect to fully launch its XiRang metaverse app soon despite the app’s initial would debut on Monday, according to a senior executive.Baidu vice president Ma Jie believes that it is still “negative six” years to full XiRang’s launch, CNBC reported on Thursday. He noted that the development of the app started in December 2020.Ma spoke of … [Read more...] about Baidu metaverse app would take 6 years for a full launch, VP says