Even though Bitcoin has been a hot topic for over a decade now, people that didn’t get into the crypto game early are still confused about which facts are true, and which ones are blatantly false. Although there is nothing to be surprised about. The only way you can learn something about bitcoin without actively researching it online is [...]
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Nowadays, it is hard to find a vendor that wouldn’t accept credit or debit cards as currently, it is the most popular payment method in the world. However, the situation might change radically with Bitcoin entering the stage. As people were slowly getting familiar with the blockchain technology, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies stepped [...]
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If you are here, we expect that you intend to set up CoinGate payment option at your enterprise. However, for that to happen, first you must verify your merchant account. This is a guide to help you achieve it easier. Before you can start the verification, first you need to decide whether you want to register as a merchant or a trader. [...]
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The account verification process can sometimes be tiresome and confusing. Don’t worry – we are here to walk you through it with this extensive step-by-step guide and cover all the potentially tricky parts. Before you can start the verification, it is important to clarify whether you are a trader or a merchant. It will determine the [...]
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Even though the community’s level of interest is what often measures the success of cryptocurrencies, the real progress in the blockchain space is known to be made while the hype is down, and the silence is nigh. In truth, the crypto industry is always restless. However, don’t take our word for it – several signs are showing that [...]
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It’s been roughly a year now since the second-layer protocol known as the Lightning Network (LN) was implemented on top of Bitcoin’s blockchain. In fact, we were the first payment processor to adopt the technology and offer it to our merchants. Even though at first only a few dared to use, it got some real traction right before 2018 [...]
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Having a cryptocurrency payment option at your store presents exceptional marketing opportunities. Sadly, we came to realize that most of our vendors do not inform their customers about the possibility to pay with digital assets. We also noticed that those who do, tend to attract considerably larger traffic and make more sales. The best [...]
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VPN is a crucial tool if you want to stay secure and anonymous online. In this article, we will present five VPN providers that offer their services for cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, XRP, Litecoin and a bunch of others. What is a VPN? VPN, or Virtual Private Network, is a software tech that encrypts your data and acts as a bridge [...]
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We are adding yet another payment option for those who want to buy digital assets on CoinGate. Now, you can purchase cryptocurrencies using Sofort (Klarna) payment service provider. When buying with Sofort (Klarna) on our platform, you have an option to purchase 11 cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, XRP, Dash, Zcash, Bitcoin [...]
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HODL is a term often used to describe presumably the best strategy for those who invest in cryptocurrencies. But what if we told you this hodling behavior harms the whole industry? The word hodl is still widespread, even though it has been a meme for six years now. The term itself came from the funniest drunken rant that went viral in [...]
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As an additional service, CoinGate provides a platform for traders to sell (or buy) major cryptocurrencies for Euros using a variety of different methods. Selling cryptocurrencies on CoinGate is pretty straight-forward and hassle-free. Once you create an account and verify your identity, you are free to use all available selling options [...]
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Spending XRP online is easy. In this guide, you will learn how to pay for a merchant’s invoice with XRP using either an exchange account or a wallet. Great news, you have just landed on a CoinGate invoice! Go ahead and select XRP and click on “Pay with XRP” to proceed. Entering your email address is optional but encouraged: you will only [...]
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Just a while ago, we introduced a customizable invoice option. Now, our merchants can enable and disable specific coins, change their positioning on the invoice, and set settlement currencies to each digital asset. The feature got a lot of interest from our customers. Thus we decided to make a step-by-step guide, explaining how certain [...]
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It is fair to say that everyone heard of Bitcoin, or cryptocurrency by now, in one way or another. If you are reading this, chances are you want to learn even more. However, to understand what exactly it is, and really get into it, you have to endure a steep learning curve. We are here to walk you through it, whether you want to learn [...]
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Most would deem Bitcoin as charming solely because of a few key reasons: its decentralized nature and inherent privacy. However, not all crypto economy participants have good intentions, meaning that cryptocurrencies may require more discipline to safeguard their legacy. Until now, governments turned their heads thinking about how [...]
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