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Fuse CEO Mark Smargon says blockchain payments apps will rival Visa, not Ethereum

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Mark Smargon, CEO of Fuse, explains how blockchain-powered payments can fix the “broken traditional payment system.” Episode 16 of Hashing It Out explores one of the most popular cryptocurrency use cases: payments. Mark Smargon, CEO of Fuse, joins host Elisha Owusu Akyaw to discuss various Web3 payment solutions and how Fuse contributes to businesses’ adoption of cryptocurrency payments.  Smargon explained that the payment network’s strategy involves looking beyond investments to focus on everyday use cases like payments, which will likely bring more sustainable adoption. Despite the goal, Smargon recounted the difficulty in convincing people and investors that businesses would adopt blockchain payments when starting Fuse in 2019. Smargon further explained that Fuse is not competing with Ethereum but with Visa and Stripe, and that it’s intended to be the main payment layer for global transactions. On whether the battle of adoption will be won by a few blockchain networks, Smargon m...

9 crypto gifts for your Valentine’s Day date

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Crypto gifts not only demonstrate love but also a shared interest in the exciting world of cryptocurrency and finance. For readers looking for unique, meaningful gifts for their valentine this Valentine’s Day, consider giving a cryptocurrency-related gift. Here are nine options: A cryptocurrency gift card  Give your significant other the gift of choice by giving them a cryptocurrency gift card. They can use it to buy food or any digital asset they want, whether that’s Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH) or a stablecoin like USD Coin (USDC). Virtual real estate Readers can buy virtual real estate in the metaverse, such as in Decentraland or The Sandbox, as a unique, romantic gift. Their significant other can build and customize their own virtual world, and couples can explore new dimensions together. Related: Why real estate investors are going crazy over virtual lands NFT artwork Surprise your loved one with a nonfungible token (NFT) artwork they can cherish forever. There are numerous talente...