NOWPayments Crypto Blog

NOWPayments Crypto Blog

Сrypto articles, news, and reviews to guide you through the world of crypto


Ethereum vs. Ethereum Classic: What’s the difference?

3 Sep 2020 1 minute read 2 comments NOWPayments

  It is no news that the inception of Bitcoin (BTC) in 2009 set the pace for today’s advancing crypto landscape. However, besides a great number of new projects emerging, this area appears to be have been forever shaped by several pivotal events that...

Use of Cryptocurrencies in Online Gaming

2 Sep 2020 1 minute read 1 comment NOWPayments

  The opportunities offered by blockchain and cryptocurrencies are currently being explored by a number of different industries. The key features of blockchain and digital currencies have the potential to transform various sectors: from healthcare to...

The US Postal Services and Blockchain

1 Sep 2020 1 minute read 0 comments NOWPayments

There is almost no area left that has not been affected somehow by blockchain technology. Almost every industry is harnessing the potential of blockchain and cryptocurrency to kickstart things so that they move beyond digital. Possibly anything and e...

VISA and MasterCard: Crypto Cards, Bitcoin Rewards, Adoption of Crypto

31 Aug 2020 1 minute read 4 comments NOWPayments

  Visa and Mastercard are the two biggest names in the payment space. Both of them are striving to increase the adoption of crypto assets. They are taking various measures for it. The cryptocurrency industry will benefit from the support of these pay...

Will Quantum Computing Break Bitcoin & Cryptocurrencies?

27 Aug 2020 1 minute read 8 comments NOWPayments

  A close in-depth look at the effects of quantum computing on cryptography, blockchains, and cryptocurrencies. Over the past few years, top computing companies including Google and IBM have been working on quantum computers – the most advanced and m...

13 Great Crypto Podcasts to Check out

25 Aug 2020 1 minute read 2 comments NOWPayments

In our busy world today, we need crypto-on-the-go, something that can keep your informed and entertain at the same time. We are talking about podcasts. Today, you can find podcasts about everything under the sun, and cryptocurrency is on this list. T...

5 New Crypto Projects of 2020 to Follow Closely

25 Aug 2020 1 minute read 2 comments NOWPayments

  Cryptocurrencies have moved beyond the hype and have given rise to an industry which is thriving. Bitcoin, the cryptocurrency which started the movement, has gifted the world of blockchain and virtual currencies with a new landscape.  Blockchain te...

A Beginner’s Guide To Crypto Cards

20 Aug 2020 1 minute read 6 comments NOWPayments

  Debit cards were a significant milestone in the world of finance. They have made it easier for us to make payments digitally and withdraw cash. In the age of blockchain and adoption of cryptocurrency as the universal digital payment method, debit/c...

How to Cash out Crypto?

19 Aug 2020 1 minute read 1 comment NOWPayments

Cryptocurrency is an exponentially growing market that holds the potential of replacing fiat currencies one day. However, as of now, only a handful of companies and individuals leverage cryptocurrencies to facilitate transactions. This is why you hav...

What is a blockchain fork?

19 Aug 2020 1 minute read 1 comment NOWPayments

  In short, blockchain forks represent a split in the blockchain network. That means that their codes can be accessed by everyone. In other words, anyone can change or improve the code. The ability to offer such changes is an integral concept of cryp...