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This new crypto debit card brings low fees and convenience to cryptocurrency payments

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Despite the hype surrounding cryptocurrencies, few people are using the digital asset for its intended purpose — payments. Cryptocurrencies offer several advantages to traditional money, including lower costs, faster transfers, and decentralized systems that do not collapse at a single point of failure. Despite these benefits, many people don’t consider digital currencies practical for everyday use. Moreover, the currently available crypto debit card solutions often require tedious transfers and incur high fees, making the process unfeasible for everyday users. Leading crypto exchange Bybit wants to change that, promising to make using cryptocurrencies more convenient and rewarding for users. There are more and more companies accepting crypto currencies as a form of payment . While there has been some institutional interest, it hasn’t been enough for most businesses to start accepting digital currency transactions. As a result, it is difficult for a cryptocurrency user to make purch...

A new age in investing: The transformative power of asset tokenization

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From real estate to franchising, and from renewable energy to Hollywood, tokenization has the potential to transform the way we do business. Asset tokenization has long been regarded as one of the most compelling applications of blockchain technology. Back in June 2019, the United States investment banking giant BNY Mellon declared it has the potential to “dramatically change the dynamic” for investors and unlock opportunities that were previously out of reach.  Real estate is an inevitable place to start. Tokenizing properties can open the door to fractional ownership, enabling individuals to purchase a small chunk of a building. The volatility of global markets has shown why diversification is crucial — but until now, the sheer cost of real estate has made it inaccessible for many. The benefits might not stop here, either. It can take up to six months to close a purchase on a home, all thanks to a process that is time-consuming, agonizing and surprisingly paper-based. Tokenization h...