Bitcoin is a digital or virtual currency first created by an anonymous person who uses the alias Satoshi Nakamoto. There is no middleman, no government control, no banks, and you can buy almost anything with it – from cannabis to clothes to space travel. Here are 10 companies that you might recognize that accept Bitcoin […]
When I arrived in Denver last year, the first thing I did was attend Denver Startup Week. It blew me away. After experiencing it, I decided to move to Denver full time, relocate Wampei here and sell my house. It feels great for Wampei to be a part of DSW after just one year here. […]
Accepting Bitcoin is faster and simpler than you probably think. In this video, Russell Castagnaro, Cofounder of Wampei, demonstrates just how quick and easy it is, with the help of coffee shop, Local Joe Hawaii.
Russell Castagnaro, Cofounder of Wampei, sits down with Innovation Pavilion to talk eCommerce and electronic payments in the crypto age.
Ohio was the 26th state to legalize medical marijuana, now the nascent industry and legislators are fretting over how to handle payments. State officials have proposed a “closed-loop” payment processing system similar to pre-paid debit or gift cards. The system would require that MMJ patients and registered caregivers put money into special accounts, using checks, […]
San Jose – We hear confusing messages relating to cannabis frequently. Attorney General Jeff Sessions wants to recriminalize cannabis and Canada is legalizing cannabis There is an answer, and it is Bitcoin payments with Wampei Register©. It is not just the cannabis companies that are confused, so are the banks and financial institutions that the US federal government regulates. […]
Setting Up a Wallet I am a believer in having a non-custodial cryptocurrency wallet – a software wallet that allows you to own your keys and set the priority of each payment. If you don’t own your keys, you don’t own your crypto. Using exchange hosted wallets like BTC.com, Coinbase, and other doesn’t let you […]
Blockchain is an amazing and often over-hyped technology Below is the complete video from the event, Built on Blockchain. Russell presented an engaging introduction to Blockchain for people who were interested in knowing more than Bitcoin and investment schemes. Of the 30 attendees, only 8 held Bitcoin. Russell set up five different people with non-custodial wallet and […]
Your company does not need a merchant account. You need software that allows you to accept payments without a third party. Why? Because the old way makes as much sense as using sealing wax to send an email. Processors solved a real need Third parties like acquiring banks, issuing banks, and credit card processors serve […]
