Jonathan Chester & John Lindsay

Founders of Bitwage

How Blockchain Startups Are Disrupting The $15 Billion Music Industry Members Public

When it comes to the $15 billion recorded music industry, the artists rarely come out with a big payoff. The recorded music industry began in the late 1800s with the invention of Thomas Edison’s phonograph and benefited greatly from the rise of radio broadcasting in the 1920s. However, back

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Bitwage Releases Payment-Verification Platform, My Employer, Five New Output Currencies, And Hits New Transaction Milestone! Members Public

Since July of 2014, we have been hard at work ensuring that our customers have the best wage experience they could possibly have. Prior to Bitwage, employees, freelancers and contractors were required to receive a wage from their employers and clients in whatever format their employers or clients chose. Through

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Networking Your Way To Freelancer Nirvana Members Public

Finding the perfect freelance client is the eternal quest, but before you set foot on that path, it helps to have an idea of where you are headed. Why are you seeking freelance employment in the first place? Here are some common reasons: * Happy with full time job, just need

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Bitcoin Or Ethereum, Which Blockchain Is Right For Your Startup? Members Public

The past couple months have been quite the roller coaster in the world of public blockchains. $125 million has been stolen and the communities of Bitcoin and Ethereum have been scrambling to pick up the pieces. First there was the $50m Ether heist from The DAO, a company which had

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Bitwage Launches International Payroll Processing & Invoicing In Brazil Members Public

Since January 2015, Bitwage has been processing international wage payments for workers all over the world, starting in the Philippines. As we have continued to grow, we have seen significant growth on our invoicing solution, which allows workers all over the world to harness the efficiency of the bitcoin blockchain

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Bitwage Named Top 21 Blockchain Companies In The World Members Public

Throughout the three years of dedicated ongoing research in the FinTech space, the LTP team has explored, defined and shaped the global FinTech startup ecosystem unlike anyone else. Eventually, LTP established the foundation to build MEDICI – the ultimate FinTech platform for collaborative innovation with almost 5000 startups profiled (and the

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Getting Paid As An International Freelancer - Popular Methods From Around The World Members Public

The phrase “gig economy” came into vogue this decade and with it there are now a dozen solid sites for those who either wish to work as a freelancer, or to hire them. Bitwage provides international payroll processing using the Bitcoin blockchain, and we do it faster, cheaper and more

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How The Brexit Is Affecting The Bitcoin And Blockchain Industries Members Public

Walking down the streets of Madrid on June 24th, 2016 during a business trip, I began to hear murmurs around every corner. I don’t speak Spanish very well, but there was one word I could make out, “Brexit”. This topic seemed to have been on everyone’s mind for

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