Why The Global Remittance System (Still) Needs Crypto
Overview Migrant workers commonly send money to family and friends back home. This money is used for basic survival needs, and the use of crypto for this purpose can make the sending of these remittances more affordable and faster. In the early days of crypto — before DeFi, the metaverse, and NFTs were a thing […]
Customer Support Improvements to Better Serve You
We are pleased to announce the release of a new chat experience, an expanded knowledge base and numerous updates to help support your needs.
Chainlink, Built to Bring Data Digital
Chainlink leverages smart contracts and oracles to provide services across Web3 and DeFi and pull in real-world data to blockchains.
Stellar, Connecting the World’s Money in a New Way
Stellar is a cryptocurrency network designed to be a network of networks. Stellar is trying to connect all existing fiat currencies.
One Year Later: Bitcoin In El Salvador
On September 7, 2021, El Salvador made history by becoming the first nation to adopt bitcoin as a legal tender. Let’s look back on the year.
What to Know About the Upcoming Ethereum Merge
On or around September 15th, 2022 the Ethereum network will undergo a significant update from Proof-of-Work (PoW) consensus to Proof-of-Stake (PoS).
In A Doge Eat Doge World
Dogecoin was created as a joke by its developers in response to internet culture, but has since become one of the most popular meme coins.
Litecoin: The Everyday Payment Crypto
Litecoin predated Ethereum, and former Google Software Engineer Charlie Lee created it to facilitate faster and more affordable crypto payments.
10 Facts About Polygon You Should Know
The Polygon Network was initially developed to scale Ethereum. Polygon has additionally entered Web3, with a blockchain-based video game.
6 More Ways to Turn Cash Into Crypto With Coinme at Coinstar
Today Coinme announced the availability of six additional cryptocurrencies to buy with cash instantly!
How to Give Crypto to Charity
Many people may not be aware that nonprofit organizations accept donations in crypto. There are many benefits to donating crypto to charity.
How Can I Learn About Crypto?
The internet is full of information about crypto, and it can be hard to understand and pick trusted sources. Coinme is here to help.
Why Credit Unions Need Crypto
Credit unions are losing market share to online banks. It’s apparent that credit unions need to find ways to adapt to changing consumer preferences.
eWallets Adopting Crypto
eWallets are gaining significant adoption worldwide. They are becoming the preferred payment method for consumers.
Will the U.S. Ever Have a Digital Dollar?
National Dollar Day (August 8) is a holiday marking the U.S. monetary system’s establishment in 1786. In 2022, the Federal Reserve estimates 5.8 trillion U.S. dollars in circulation. With e-commerce accelerating during the pandemic, one proposed solution for faster, permissionless digital payments is the creation of a U.S. digital dollar. What is a digital dollar? […]
Banks Want Crypto from Tech Providers
Most financial institutions need backend systems to provide banking services such as savings accounts, lending, and card processing.
Who Controls Bitcoin?
Bitcoin is controlled by its users. A distributed network of nodes around the world that run Bitcoin software makes it so no single person or entity can control the network.
Is Crypto Regulated in the U.S.?
In the past few years, crypto has entered the spotlight, garnering the attention of state and federal regulators. You may wonder if and how crypto is regulated in the U.S. The environment is constantly evolving, and below is a quick guide to the crypto regulatory landscape of the U.S. Who oversees crypto regulations in the […]
What Is Crypto Winter?
A crypto winter is an extended period of lower prices than previous highs. Like bear markets in the stock market, many assets will see their value drastically decrease. While some cryptos do survive the winter, some never recover their value. Usually, crypto winters begin when there is a steep sell-off of bitcoin from a period […]
Coinme Is Not in the Business of Lending Our Customer’s Crypto
Crypto markets have been on a rollercoaster recently, and there is much fear, uncertainty and doubt (FUD) among retail crypto investors. For a good reason, since recently, we’ve watched several crypto companies announce they have become financially insolvent. Coinme never loans out our customer’s crypto Given recent developments, Coinme wants to assure our customers the […]
The Most Common Questions About Coinme
Coinme is the easiest way to buy or sell crypto using cash or debit instantly. Learning any new platform, you’re going to have questions. We’re here to help provide answers. Here are some of the most common questions about Coinme, Coinstar®, the transaction process, and the crypto market in general. Questions about Coinme What is […]
How Long Does It Take To Send Bitcoin? And Why Does the Time Vary?
If you’ve ever deposited a paycheck and waited several days for the funds to be available, then you’d probably love one of bitcoin’s primary benefits — a rapid transfer of funds. At the same time, bitcoin has falsely earned a reputation for facilitating “instant” transactions, when in reality, it can take a bit longer than […]
How Bitcoin Is Empowering Economic Freedom
The Fourth of July is right around the corner, and one of the many time-honored traditions in the United States for Independence Day is to recognize and appreciate the many freedoms and rights that people enjoy in the United States. However, on this Fourth of July, we want to celebrate something a little different. One […]
3 Ways the LGBTQ+ Community Is Using Crypto and Blockchain to Help the Community
With June in full swing, we wanted to celebrate Pride Month by recognizing the impact that the Crypto industry has had on the LGBTQ+ community. Many individuals in the LGBTQ+ community struggle with financial inclusion, equality, and independence, and though many steps have been taken over the years to change these issues, there are still […]
