NFC

Lightning + NFC? The New Plan to Bring Bitcoin to Retail

A new proposal explores the combination of the lightning network and NFC to move the layer-two bitcoin tech forward.

Tech  ·  17 April 2018

IoT Meets NFC In Zerado’s New Blockchain Prototype

If entrepreneurs at this London blockchain startup are right, hotels of the future could one day feature IoT-powered room access.

Tech  ·  30 January 2017
Exchanges

Circle Brings NFC to Android App for Touchless Payments

Circle has integrated near-field communication to provide its Android users the option for quick, contactless mobile payments.

Tech  ·  6 January 2015
News

Meet the Tiny Bitcoin Wallet that Lives Under Your Skin

A bitcoin entrepreneur and ‘biohacking’ enthusiast has found an unlikely place to store digital currency – under his skin.

Business  ·  11 November 2014
Startups

‘Sigsafe’ Key Tag Brings Bitcoin Payments to NFC Devices

Designed to balance on-the-go payments with storage, Sigsafe is an electronic key that allows bitcoin transactions between NFC devices.

Business  ·  15 June 2014
Bitcoin

Australian Manufacturer Debuts First Cashless Bitcoin ATM

Diamond Circle claims it has produced one of bitcoin’s holy grails: a cashless two-way ATM.

Business  ·  24 March 2014
PayPal

Bitcoin is the Future, Not NFC, Says PayPal President David Marcus

Bitcoin has more potential to revolutionize commerce than near-field communication (NFC) technology does, according to PayPal president David Marcus.

Business  ·  10 December 2013