Blockchain Shardeum opens network for all user at low transaction costsShardeum, a Layer 1 blockchain, has launched its Mainnet, targeting payments, remittances, and retail sectors. Aiming to foster blockchain ...
07 May, 2025, 03.53 PM IST
What is a memecoin? Use cases, risks explainedMemecoins are cryptocurrencies created by using blockchain technology. They originate from internet memes, jokes, or other viral humorous c...
21 Jan, 2025, 07.17 PM IST
Binance hooks Indian crypto traders; Meity gets three SRO proposals for online gamingEmbrace the Monday blues, and the other colours will follow. And now the top news of the day. Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange ...
10 Jul, 2023, 07.37 AM IST
ETtech In-depth | Micropayments: Internet's 'sachet moment' in IndiaBe it shelling out Rs 10 for a tarot card reading session online, Rs 50 for a quick online game or Rs 30 in virtual offering at a temple, m...
09 Jul, 2023, 06.11 AM IST
Elon Musk says to roll out per-article payment plan on TwitterCEO of Tesla and SpaceX Elon Musk has announced that his Twitter platform will allow media publishers to charge users on a per-article basi...
30 Apr, 2023, 07.40 AM IST
Buoyed by US traction, Pocket FM eyes more global foraysPocket FM recorded more than $25 million (about Rs 205 crore) annualised revenue run-rate (ARR) as of October 2022. In November last year, ...
27 Mar, 2023, 11.34 AM IST
Electric car batteries could vastly boost grid storage: studySome car firms such as Hyundai and Renault are already testing vehicles equipped with vehicle-to-grid technology, while some Teslas are alr...
17 Jan, 2023, 09.52 PM IST
Pocket FM launches ad solutions following pilot with over 100 brandsPocket FM has done experimental campaigns with over 100 brands to explore their audio innovations and offered brand solutions to brands suc...
23 Jun, 2022, 03.49 PM IST
UBS sets sights on fintech startupsUBS has been boosting its investments in India over the last few years. From initially focusing the country as a market, it is increasingly...
18 Feb, 2020, 11.20 AM IST
OboPay takes fintech services to MexicoUnder the deal, OboPay's Evolys platform will handle large transaction volume requirements of GoRed to help the company in achieving better...
07 May, 2018, 04.23 PM IST
Can digital coins work in a 95% plus cash economy like India?Digital payments in India aren’t as popular as M-pesa in Kenya where users pay digitally for such small transactions like bus tickets or pu...
22 Jun, 2017, 08.45 AM IST
Tap and go will soon be a pillar of digital payments: AP Hota, CEO, NPCISince demonetisation, government has been on an overdrive to push digital payments, says AP Hota, MD and CEO, National Payments Corporation...
21 Jun, 2017, 11.14 PM IST
Nearex raises funds from Tata Capital-led investorsNearex, a Singapore-based mobile micropayment start-up, has received second round of funding from a clutch of existing investors led by Tat...
07 Jul, 2015, 08.03 PM IST
Single-factor checks for ecommerce deals may boost online payment companiesDigital payments in India are expected to touch Rs 1,200 crore by the end of this year, up 40% from a year ago, owing to higher Internet pe...
15 Dec, 2014, 06.07 PM IST
- Wikipedia founder bullish on news
Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales believes relief may be in sight for the beleaguered news media industry.
04 Sep, 2010, 10.28 AM IST
- PayPal hopes to make micropayments easier online
PayPal wants to make it easier to buy low-cost digital goods online, whether it's a single article on a news website or virtual items in a ...
13 Aug, 2010, 08.33 PM IST
- Google proposes micropayments for online news
Google is working on a micropayment system that would allow newspapers to easily charge for online content, the web search giant has reveal...
11 Sep, 2009, 11.15 AM IST