Shake Enables Bitcoin NFC Payments

Shake Enables Bitcoin NFC Payments

There’s a new Android application called Shake that enables users to tap-and-pay for items with Bitcoin and NFC (Near Field Communication) technology. On March 19th Shakepay.co introduced its service by saying “Bonjour” to the world. Shake will offer some unique features for cryptocurrency users and their smartphones. The platform will make it possible....


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