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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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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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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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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There is no better feeling than paying for flight tickets or a hotel room with any cryptocurrency you prefer. It makes you feel like you truly live in the age of technology. Nowadays, it is quite easy to make a purchase with cryptocurrency, whether you use Bitcoin, Litecoin, XRP, Ether or any other digital asset. As more and more [...]
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CoinGate is happy to introduce a community-driven, open source project – LibreOffice! As it is a free software of the non-profit organization, everyone can use it with no boundaries or commitments. Moreover, you can now support the project with donations using CoinGate payment option! LibreOffice is founded by the Document [...]
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It is fair to say that the impressive rise of the video games industry took most people by surprise, especially during the last decade. In fact, the exact same goes for the blockchain industry, and Bitcoin, in particular. Not only had both industries became multi-billion dollar markets, but also the driving forces for many technological [...]
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The mass adoption of cryptocurrencies is still in its infancy stage. However, there are some industries like domain or web hosting, as well as VPS services that adopt cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin more rapidly than others. In fact, hosting companies were among the first to utilize Bitcoin payments when the blockchain technology started [...]
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CoinGate takes yet another huge step towards the mass adoption of cryptocurrencies by partnering with SIRIN LABS, the creators of ultra-secure blockchain smartphone, FINNEY™. For those who are most excited about the FINNEY™ smartphone, get ready! SIRIN LABS chose CoinGate as a crypto payment solution for their official launch of FINNEY™, [...]
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We here at CoinGate believe that people who own cryptocurrencies ultimately should be able to purchase anything they wish to. For this reason, we try to support our merchants that actively encourage wider adoption of cryptocurrencies as well as we can. Especially those who show the highest levels of enthusiasm for the blockchain [...]
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We all have some shopping to do before the holiday season. Whether you are looking for a Christmas present for a beloved one, or a way to spoil yourself before the New Year’s Eve, Black Friday presents the opportunity to go nuts. This year CoinGate invites you to go nuts with crypto! Shoppers – pay with crypto on Black Friday [...]
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Press release: Lithuania-based blockchain payment gateway CoinGate has joined forces with open-source, ecommerce platform PrestaShop, based in Paris, France. The collaboration with reach over 80,000 EU-based merchants. 20 March 2018, Vilnius, Lithuania – CoinGate and PrestaShop announce a partnership to enable tens of thousands of [...]
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2017 was a fascinating year. With Bitcoin, blockchain, and cryptocurrencies becoming the hot topics of the year, CoinGate has rapidly grown alongside. Here is a brief wrap up of what we have accomplished, and what exciting new plans we have for the near future. 100,000 merchant payments processed by CoinGate in 2017! Bitcoin has grown [...]
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Every new Bitcoin block now has 5 to 7 transactions related to CoinGate. Even though we contribute just a small amount of transactions to the Bitcoin network, we believe in being responsible towards the Bitcoin blockchain. Therefore, we have implemented SegWit addresses across the CoinGate platform to reduce our impact on the network. [...]
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