Omise And Thailand Signed An MOU To Implement A Nationwide KYC Program
The Ministry of Digital Affairs of Thailand signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOU) with Omise (the company that created OmiseGO project) to develop a nation-wide online payment system and digital identity verification.
The government will provide Thai citizens a National ID with the use of Omise infrastructure for the hope of reducing fraudulent behavior online & protect consumers.
Another goal is also to make online transactions faster, more efficient and more convenient for end- users.
This news could indicate a first mainstream use-case for a blockchain project.
Bitcoin Cash Is Added On The American ATM Network Athena Bitcoin
ATM network Athena Bitcoin announced the availability its third cryptocurrency, bitcoin cash (BCH), for buying and selling cryptocurrency for fiat cash on all its machines.
The company promises to support BCH in the American Bitcoin wallet soon to conveniently use in exchange in shops that don’t accept credit or crypto.
Athena has 55 ATMs located specifically to offer maximum convenience for everyday people such as gas station owners, bodegas and pawn shops.
Furthermore, the company also promises a fast and easy transactions with appropriate crypto wallet on smartphone in purchasing cryptocurrency without a bank, debit card or credit card.
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