Cryptocurrencies and the food industry might not seem like the most intuitive pairing — one based in the digital realm and the other firmly rooted in the physical. But going back to the earliest days of crypto, the very first real-world use case for Bitcoin (BTC) was food-related. On May 22, 2010, Laszlo Hanyecz enacted the first documented commercial BTC transaction, buying … [Read more...] about How can the Metaverse help the food industry?
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Chinese food delivery giant joins CBDC efforts
China’s food delivery giant Meituan has become the latest tech firm to integrate central bank digital currency (CBDC) payments for its services.Meituan users can link the digital yuan wallet to their service app and use it for a range of daily services such as booking hotels, cabs and paying at restaurants. The food delivery and daily services app recorded 660 million … [Read more...] about Chinese food delivery giant joins CBDC efforts
City of Liverpool takes interest in blockchain-powered food delivery platform
On Monday, Metro Mayor of the Liverpool City Region Steve Rotheram announced a 700,000 pound investment ($955,957) into food delivery service Peepl. The software aims to act as a cost-efficient alternative to food delivery giants for local restaurants. Peepl is powered by the Fuse blockchain, which boasts having fast transaction times and low fees. It is the first major … [Read more...] about City of Liverpool takes interest in blockchain-powered food delivery platform