Cryptocurrencies a ‘Good Alternative to Traditional Settlement Processes’ — S...
Cryptocurrencies can be a good alternative to conventional settlement processes because they are underpinned by blockchain technology which enables the instant finalization of transactions without the involvement of intermediaries, a new report has said. Some players in the cross-border money transfer industry perceive the blockchain and cryptocurrencies as technologies that can enhance remittance processes. Cryptocurrencies Eliminate Expensive Practices for Remittance Providers Using cryptocurrencies for the settlement of transactions can be a useful “alternative to traditional....
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