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Tap experienced a significant growth in our user base during Q1 2023. While this was a cause for celebration, it also attracted the unwanted attention of fraudsters. Lured by our platform's quick onboarding and seamless fiat and crypto transactions, these fraudsters exploited remote access tools like Teamviewer and Anydesk to abuse vulnerable individuals . In response, we felt compelled to implement a robust and necessary Anti-Scam Protection Feature.
This feature, while stringent and non-negotiable, is not designed to control our users' app preferences. Instead, it is a forceful, yet crucial measure to ensure their safety and protect the integrity of our platform.
Regulatory Responsibility: As a regulated financial entity, we're duty-bound to shield our users from potential threats and foster safe digital practices. Our Anti-Scam Protection Feature stands as testament to this commitment. It doesn't merely warn users about potentially risky apps; it mandates their removal to ensure the secure use of our services.
Proactive Measures: Scams utilizing remote access tools can be highly sophisticated and often slip past even the most vigilant defenses. Our feature is a stringent proactive measure, akin to a car's seatbelt, designed to preemptively avert such situations.
User Autonomy: At Tap, we deeply value our users' autonomy and their ability to manage their digital safety. However, we also acknowledge that scammers' tactics can be complex and deceptive. The Anti-Scam Protection Feature is our firm stand against such threats, ensuring all users can safely navigate the digital banking landscape.
At Tap, we go beyond secure transactions. Our vision is to create a 'super app' that caters to everyone's needs. We prioritize the protection and well-being of all our customers, including our beloved pops and nans. Understanding the older generation's vulnerability to scams, we are committed to making digital banking accessible and safe for people of all ages. This feature is a significant step towards that vision.
Now, it's crucial to understand an often-overlooked concept outside the payments industry – the "fraud threshold." This measure ensures that financial platforms don't profit from fraudulent transactions. While a high fraud rate may inflate revenues temporarily, it risks losing critical payment services like GBP - Faster Payments and Euro SEPA transfers over time.
Weighing the pros and cons of our Anti-Scam Protection Feature provides a clearer perspective:
CONS:
- Potential displeasure amongst users of apps like Teamviewer, Anydesk, and others.
- Possible loss of a few users.
PROS:
- Protection of user life savings.
- Deterrence of scammers.
- Preservation of crucial payment relationships.
- Ensuring availability of payment rails for all our users.
The Anti-Scam Protection Feature is an assertive measure, and we understand it may cause some inconvenience. But it's an essential step in our commitment to providing a safe, secure, and accessible digital banking environment for everyone.

Crypto ATMs have been around since 2013 and while their initial integration was slow, just 7 years later there are over 30,500 Bitcoin ATMs around the world. Providing a convenient means of buying and selling the world’s biggest digital currency, here we explore how crypto ATMs can propel crypto adoption.
Cryptocurrencies have come a long way since the advent of Bitcoin in 2009, and with each passing year more firmly establish themselves in the traditional financial landscape. Bitcoin ATMs are here to support this drive and further establish the digital currency in everyday lives, around the world. And not just Bitcoin ATMs, there are also a number of other cryptocurrencies supported which we’ll cover in more detail below.
History of Bitcoin ATMs
The first Bitcoin ATM launched in October 2013 in a coffee shop in Vancouver, Canada. The coffee shop was one of roughly 20 in the area that accepted the digital currency at the time. Created by an American company Robocoin (which later closed in 2015) and a Vancouver-based company called Bitcoiniacs, the ATM used palm scans to authenticate users and allow for a maximum trade of $3,000 worth of Bitcoin a day.
A month and a half later, another Bitcoin was installed in Bratislava, Slovakia, becoming Europe’s first Bitcoin ATM. A few months after that, Bitcoin ATMs started popping up in the United States, and adoption steadily increased. By 2015, there were a total of 329 crypto ATMs around the world, 500 in 2016, which doubled to 1,000 by 2017.
The number of crypto ATMs continued to double each year, reaching a total of 6,400 in early 2020. At the start of 2021, there were just under 14,000 of these machines around the world, increasing quickly to over 30,000 by the end of the year. It’s safe to conclude that the power of crypto ATMs has been recognised, and continues to grow as adoption heads in the same direction.
Crypto ATMs vs traditional ATMs
The most significant differences between the two are that the traditional ATMs are operated by a bank while crypto ATMs are connected to the relevant blockchain via the operator, these two can both accept and dispense cash.
From a regulatory standpoint, crypto ATMs need to follow the AML/KYC (anti-money laundering and know your customer) regulations outlined by the jurisdiction they are operating in. This will also affect the limits of both deposits and withdrawals allowed by the machine, and in some regions, the ATM will also require a money transmitter licence.
The downside to crypto ATMs is the fees. Fees can range from 7% - 25% depending on the operator, the location and the trade. While they allow for quick and easy purchase or sale of various cryptocurrencies with fewer KYC verifications necessary than on a traditional exchange, this does come at a price. However, the crypto ATMs also allow users to tap into the relevant network who might not otherwise have access to an online exchange or bank account.
Of the over 30,500 crypto ATMs around the world, the following cryptocurrencies are currently supported:
- Bitcoin (BTC)
- Lightning BTC (LBTC)
- Bitcoin Cash (BCH)
- Ethereum (ETH)
- Dash (DASH)
- Litecoin (LTC)
- Zcash (ZEC)
- Monero (XMR)
- Dogecoin (DOGE)
- Tether (USDT)
- Ripple (XRP)
How crypto ATMs are fueling adoption
These decentralized crypto ATMs have seen a huge growth in popularity over the last 5 years, allowing users to easily exchange one fiat currency for a digital one. Providing an easy means of transaction in over 75 countries, crypto ATMs are facilitating a seamless means in which to travel - instead of exchanging one fiat for another, simply withdrawal the fiat at a crypto ATM on arrival.
While crypto ATMs and adoption go hand in hand, it might lend closer to a chicken/egg conversation (which came first) as both operations are fueled by the other. With more crypto ATMs, more people can gain access to the peer-to-peer based payment system thus increasing adoption, while growing adoption creates more of a demand for crypto ATMs.
In the coming years, we will more than likely see the continued growth of crypto ATMs around the world, alongside a similar growth in crypto adoption as the digital currencies become more integrated into the financial sector and our daily lives.
Με το Μπίτκοιν (Bitcoin) να σημειώνει πρόσφατα νέο ρεκόρ αλλά και τις σημαντικές εξελίξεις στους κανονισμούς της ΕΕ για την κρυπτοαγορά να καθορίζουν τον χώρο, το 2025 εξελίσσεται σε μια συναρπαστική χρονιά για το crypto. Καθώς η τεχνολογία blockchain συνεχίζει να εξελίσσεται, τα θεμέλια που τέθηκαν τα προηγούμενα χρόνια αρχίζουν να εμφανίζουν σημαντικές εξελίξεις. Πρόκειται για έναν τομέα που αξίζει να παρακολουθείτε στενά, ιδίως στο πλαίσιο των ελληνικών τάσεων με τα κρυπτονομίσματα και της υιοθέτησης του blockchain στην Ελλάδα.
Παρακάτω, επισημαίνουμε πέντε κρυπτονομίσματα που πρέπει να παρακολουθήσετε το 2025. Κάποια καθιερωμένα, κάποια άλλα που μόλις αρχίζουν να κάνουν θραύση, και όλα συμβάλλουν στην ανάπτυξη της καινοτομίας του κρυπτονομίσματος και της ανάπτυξης του blockchain σε παγκόσμιο επίπεδο.
Bitcoin (BTC)
Η άνοδος του Μπιτκοΐν (Bitcoin) στα 80.000 δολάρια το 2024 δεν είναι τίποτα λιγότερο από εκπληκτική. Τώρα κατατάσσεται μεταξύ των 10 πιο πολύτιμων περιουσιακών στοιχείων παγκοσμίως, ο αντίκτυπος του Bitcoin επεκτείνεται πέρα από το κρυπτονόμισμα και στο ευρύτερο χρηματοπιστωτικό τοπίο.
Εξετάζοντας τους παράγοντες που συνέβαλαν σε αυτή την εντυπωσιακή ανάπτυξη είναι η μείωση στο μισό τον Απρίλιο (το λεγόμενο Bitcoin halving), μειώνοντας την προσφορά νέων νομισμάτων προσθέτοντας έτσι σπανιότητα και τροφοδοτώντας τη ζήτηση. Επιπλέον, η εισαγωγή των Bitcoin ETFs επέτρεψε στους θεσμικούς επενδυτές να εισέλθουν στην αγορά υπό ρυθμιζόμενες συνθήκες, αυξάνοντας τη ρευστότητα και ενισχύοντας την εμπιστοσύνη της αγοράς.
Ως ηγέτης στo κρύπτο, το Bitcoin παραμένει ένας βασικός παίκτης που πρέπει να προσέξετε.
Solana (SOL)
Η Solana συνεχίζει να κερδίζει έδαφος, με τον όγκο συναλλαγών να ξεπερνά πρόσφατα τα 8,33 δισεκατομμύρια δολάρια, γεγονός που αντανακλά το αυξανόμενο ενδιαφέρον για το δίκτυο. Αυτή η άνοδος, σε συνδυασμό με το αυξανόμενο Ανοικτό Ενδιαφέρον (Open Interest) ύψους 2,51 δισ. δολαρίων, σηματοδοτεί ισχυρές δυνατότητες για το 2025.
Η εστίαση του Solana στην επεκτασιμότητα και ο αυξανόμενος κατάλογος αποκεντρωμένων εφαρμογών (dapps) το τοποθετεί καλά για περαιτέρω υιοθέτηση της αλυσίδας μπλοκ στην Ελλάδα και πέραν αυτής. Καθώς οι περιπτώσεις χρήσης blockchain επεκτείνονται σε παγκόσμιο επίπεδο, η υποδομή της Solana είναι έτοιμη να υποστηρίξει περισσότερες dapps, καθιστώντας την βασικό παίκτη στο μέλλον του blockchain.
Εάν η τάση συνεχιστεί, η Solana θα μπορούσε να εδραιώσει τη θέση της ως σημαντική δύναμη στην καινοτομία του κρυπτονομίσματος.
Avalanche (AVAX)
Το Avalanche, γνωστό ως «δολοφόνος του Ethereum», κερδίζει την προσοχή για την ταχύτητα και την αποτελεσματικότητά του. Ο ισχυρός μηχανισμός συναίνεσης που διαθέτει καθιστά την ανάπτυξη αποκεντρωμένων εφαρμογών (dApps) απρόσκοπτη και χειρίζεται εξαιρετικά καλά τις αλληλεπιδράσεις μεταξύ των αλυσίδων.
Με σημαντικές συνεργασίες και ενσωμάτωση σε θεσμικά δίκτυα, η Avalanche έχει δημιουργήσει μια σταθερή φήμη. Καθώς όλο και περισσότεροι προγραμματιστές και εταιρείες αναζητούν αποτελεσματικές λύσεις blockchain, η υιοθέτηση της Avalanche είναι πιθανό να αυξηθεί, διατηρώντας την στο προσκήνιο ως σημαντικό παίκτη στον χώρο του κρύπτο.
Arbitrum (ARB)
Το Arbitrum, μια επίλυση Layer-2 που βασίζεται στο Ethereum, έχει αποκτήσει σημαντική έλξη στον κόσμο του DeFi. Παρέχοντας ταχύτερες και πιο αποδοτικές συναλλαγές, το Arbitrum βελτιώνει την αποτελεσματικότητα του δικτύου Ethereum, ενώ παράλληλα επωφελείται από το ισχυρό πλαίσιο ασφαλείας του.
Από την έναρξη λειτουργίας του, το αναπτυσσόμενο οικοσύστημα της Arbitrum έχει προσελκύσει όλο και περισσότερα dapps και ρευστότητα, γεγονός που θα μπορούσε να οδηγήσει σε περαιτέρω ζήτηση για το κουπόνι διακυβέρνησης, ARB. Καθώς η αγορά θερμαίνεται και η δραστηριότητα των altcoin αυξάνεται σε ανοδικές φάσεις, το ARB έχει τη δυνατότητα να αποκτήσει ακόμη μεγαλύτερη αξία.
Render Token (RNDR)
Το Render Token έχει γίνει βασικός παίκτης στον τομέα της αποκεντρωμένης GPU rendering, υποστηρίζοντας τα πάντα, από την ανάπτυξη metaverse μέχρι τα οπτικά εφέ.
Υποστηριζόμενο από μια ισχυρή κοινότητα, το έργο έχει ήδη επιδείξει ισχυρές επιδόσεις. Καθώς η ζήτηση για αποκεντρωμένες υπηρεσίες rendering συνεχίζει να αυξάνεται, το RNDR ξεχωρίζει ως ένα από τα αξιοθέατα, ειδικά με την ταχεία επέκταση της δημιουργίας ψηφιακού υλικού content.
Πριν ξεκινήσετε
Πριν ασχοληθείτε με την τελευταία εξέλιξη της αλυσίδας μπλοκ, είναι σημαντικό να κατανοήσετε τα βασικά: ο χώρος του κρύπτο είναι ευμετάβλητος και αλλάζει γρήγορα, οπότε η προσωπική έρευνα είναι απαραίτητη. Καθώς η Ελλάδα συνεχίζει να ευθυγραμμίζεται με τους εξελισσόμενους κανονισμούς της ΕΕ για τα κρυπτονομίσματα, τα πλαίσια αυτά διαμορφώνουν την υιοθέτηση της τεχνολογίας blockchain στη χώρα.
Για να ασχοληθείτε υπεύθυνα με το κρυπτονόμισμα, είναι ζωτικής σημασίας να επαληθεύετε τις πηγές σας, να κατανοείτε τις τεχνικές βάσεις και να ενημερώνεστε για τις ρυθμιστικές ενημερώσεις.
Τελικές σκέψεις
Καθώς πλησιάζουμε το 2025, οι κανονισμοί για τα κρυπτονομίσματα γίνονται όλο και πιο σημαντικοί τόσο στην Ελλάδα όσο και σε όλη την ΕΕ, επηρεάζοντας το μέλλον της αγοράς. Οι κυβερνήσεις και οι υπεύθυνοι πολιτικής μελετούν τρόπους χρήσης της τεχνολογίας blockchain, με πρωτοβουλίες όπως το Παρατηρητήριο Blockchain της ΕΕ να προωθούν τη διεθνή υιοθέτηση.
Παράλληλα, όλο και περισσότερες επιχειρήσεις χρησιμοποιούν το blockchain για να βελτιώσουν τις λειτουργίες τους και να αυξήσουν τη διαφάνεια. Στην Ελλάδα, η υποδομή για κρυπτονομίσματα αναπτύσσεται γρήγορα, αντιμετωπίζοντας προκλήσεις όπως η επέκταση και η συνεργασία μεταξύ συστημάτων. Υπάρχει επίσης μεγάλη προσπάθεια για μείωση των περιβαλλοντικών επιπτώσεων, με στόχο την ανάπτυξη πιο βιώσιμων λύσεων. Καθώς το blockchain κερδίζει έδαφος, αυτές οι εξελίξεις αναμένεται να επηρεάσουν σημαντικά το μέλλον του κλάδου στη χώρα.
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Καθώς η κουλτούρα των meme coins ανθίζει, τα memecoins του Solana κλέβουν την παράσταση στον κύκλο του 2024, συνδυάζοντας τηνκουλτούρα του διαδικτύου με ένα γρήγορο blockchain χαμηλού κόστους. Αυτά ταιδιόμορφα tokens έχουν κατακλύσει την κοινότητα των κρυπτονομισμάτων, με κάποιανα γνωρίζουν εκρηκτική άνοδο σχεδόν από τη μια μέρα στην άλλη.
Η άνοδός τους δεν είναι απλώς διασκεδαστική, αλλάαποτελεί και απόδειξη της αυξανόμενης επιρροής των project που καθοδηγούνταιαπό την κοινότητα και του μοναδικού οικοσυστήματος που προσφέρει το Solana.Είτε τα αγαπάτε είτε γελάτε μαζί τους, τα meme coins του Solana αποδεικνύουνότι είναι κάτι περισσότερο από απλό αστείο.
Τα 10κορυφαία meme coins του Solana για το 2024
1. Bonk (BONK)
Το Bonk εμφανίστηκε ως η απάντηση του Solana στοShiba Inu. Με έξυπνα airdrops στην κοινότητα και συνεργασίες με πρωτόκολλα DeFiκαι projects NFT, το Bonk έγινε γρήγορα sensation, με αποτέλεσμα η μασκότ του,ένα πεινασμένο Shiba Inu, να αποτελεί πλέον σταθερό σύμβολο του οικοσυστήματος.
2.Dogwifhat (WIF)
Το Dogwifhat κέρδισε τον κρυπτο-κόσμο με τηνιδιόμορφη γοητεία του: ένα Shiba Inu με χειμερινό σκούφο. Σε αντίθεση με τατυπικά meme coins, αναπτύχθηκε οργανικά, τροφοδοτούμενο από γνήσια συμμετοχήτης κοινότητας, με τις καταχωρήσεις σε μεγάλα ανταλλακτήρια να εδραιώνουν τηθέση του.
3.Fartcoin (FARTCOIN)
Παρά το ενδιαφέρον όνομα, το Fartcoin έχει δείξειεντυπωσιακή απόδοση και σημαντική ανάπτυξη. Αυτό που ξεκίνησε ως αστείο έχειεξελιχθεί σε ένα project καθοδηγούμενο από την κοινότητα με πραγματικήχρησιμότητα, προσφέροντας χαρακτηριστικά διακυβέρνησης και staking.
4. Peanut the Squirrel (PNUT)
Το PNUT, εμπνευσμένο από έναν συγκινητικό φόροτιμής στο Peanut (ένα αγαπημένο κατοικίδιο σκίουρο που χάθηκε υπό αμφιλεγόμενεςσυνθήκες), έχει γνωρίσει μετεωρική άνοδο. Το νόμισμα σημείωσε άνοδο 280% μετάτην καταχώρησή του στο Binance.
5. ai16z (AI16Z)
Το ai16z συνδυάζει έξυπνα δύο από τις πιο καυτέςτάσεις στα κρυπτονομίσματα - την τεχνητή νοημοσύνη και τα meme coins. Το όνοματου project παίζει με την ονομασία της διάσημης εταιρείας venture capital a16z.
6.Popcat (POPCAT)
Το Popcat έγινε διάσημο αξιοποιώντας το viralδιαδικτυακό meme από το οποίο πήρε το όνομά του. Με δημιουργικό μάρκετινγκ καιενεργή παρουσία στα μέσα κοινωνικής δικτύωσης, έχτισε γρήγορα μια πιστή κοινότητα.
7. Baby Doge Coin (BABYDOGE)
Το Baby Doge Coin αξιοποίησε την επιτυχίαπροηγούμενων κρυπτονομισμάτων με θέμα το σκύλο, προσθέτοντας τη δική τουπινελιά: ένα "κουτάβι" spin-off του δημοφιλούς Dogecoin μεφιλανθρωπικές πρωτοβουλίες.
8. CatIn A Dogs World (MEW)
Το MEW έφερε μια φρέσκια οπτική στο χώρο των memecoins παίζοντας με την αιώνια αντιπαλότητα γατών-σκύλων σε μια αγορά πουκυριαρχείται από σκύλους.
9. Goatseus Maximus (GOAT)
Το Goatseus Maximus, το πρώτο meme coin πουδημιουργήθηκε με τεχνητή νοημοσύνη, συνδυάζει την κλασική μυθολογία με τηνκουλτούρα των meme για να δημιουργήσει μια μοναδική ταυτότητα στο χώρο.
10. BOOK OF MEME (BOME)
Το Book of Meme συνδυάζει την πολιτιστική δύναμητων memes με την τεχνολογία blockchain, δημιουργώντας ένα μοναδικό"ψηφιακό βιβλίο meme". Επιτρέπει στους χρήστες να συνεισφέρουν και ναέχουν πρόσβαση σε ένα αυξανόμενο αρχείο memes.
Συμπεράσματα
Η επιτυχία των κορυφαίων meme coins του Solana το2024 σηματοδοτεί μια αλλαγή στο τοπίο των κρυπτονομισμάτων. Project όπως τοBONK και το dogwifhat έχουν δείξει ότι τα meme coins είναι κάτι περισσότερο απόαπλές τάσεις. Το κλειδί της επιτυχίας τους βρίσκεται στην ισχυρή συμμετοχή τηςκοινότητας, το δημιουργικό branding και τα τεχνικά πλεονεκτήματα του Solana.

Onyxcoin (XCN), previously known as Chain (CHN), marks a major leap in blockchain infrastructure technology. Since its rebranding in March 2022, the protocol has gained traction as a leading enterprise blockchain platform. In a nutshell: it provides cloud-based solutions that enable companies to create and deploy financial services through private blockchain networks. Let’s explore this.
What is XCN?
XCN is the cryptocurrency powering the Onyx Protocol, offering both utility and governance, while the Onyx Protocol is designed to tackle key challenges in financial settlements.
The Onyx Protocol is a versatile blockchain infrastructure designed to connect independent networks under shared standards, ensuring smooth interoperability. By separating asset control from ledger synchronisation, it delivers both security and flexibility to users.
Participants can issue assets using customisable "issuance programs," managed by "control programs" that enable the creation of advanced smart contracts. Network security is upheld by a federation of "block signers" to prevent forks, while a single "block generator" ensures efficient block creation.
Governance is managed through the Onyx DAO on Ethereum, with Onyxcoin (XCN) acting as the ecosystem's utility and governance token. XCN powers premium services, funds network upgrades, and enables token holders to influence the protocol’s direction.
Founded in 2014 with support from leading venture capital firms and partnerships with institutions like Nasdaq and Citigroup, the platform has evolved into an independent, reliable and advanced blockchain solution.
Key Features:
- Cloud-based blockchain infrastructure for enterprises
- Customisable tools for asset creation
- Smart contracts powered by control programs
- Integrated DAO governance for user participation
- Premium and standard service tiers
Technical and fundamental analysis
Market fundamentals
XCN’s tokenomics include a maximum supply of 48.47 billion tokens, with around 65% currently in circulation. Strategic allocations include 15 billion tokens for the foundation and 10 billion for the DAO, with monthly releases of 200,000,000 XCN per month, to maintain a controlled market supply.
Technical framework
The protocol’s architecture enables:
- Multiple independent blockchain networks operating simultaneously
- Secure asset control based on the principle of least authority
- Block validation by designated signers
- Efficient block creation via a single block generator
Trading volumes, price volatility, and sentiment indices for XCN
Trading volume
The current trading volumes of XCN provide key insights into market activity and investor interest. Steady or increasing volumes typically indicate sustained engagement, while sharp fluctuations could signify speculative trading or reaction to news events. For XCN, trading activity has shown variability, with spikes aligning with announcements or broader market trends.
Price volatility
Price volatility is another critical metric for understanding XCN's performance. While moderate volatility can attract traders seeking profit opportunities, excessive swings may deter risk-averse investors. Recently, XCN has experienced a mix of stability and rapid price shifts, largely influenced by macroeconomic factors and evolving sentiment within the cryptocurrency market.
Sentiment indices
Sentiment indices, derived from social media trends, news coverage, and community forums, offer a snapshot of market perception. Positive sentiment has often correlated with upgrades to the Onyx Protocol or advancements in the ecosystem, while negative sentiment has emerged during periods of uncertainty or market-wide downturns.
Together, these factors—trading volumes, price volatility, and sentiment—illustrate the complex dynamics shaping XCN’s market presence and potential for return on investment. For investors and traders, monitoring these indicators can provide valuable insights into potential opportunities and risks, though they should be evaluated alongside broader market conditions and fundamental analyses.
Short-term price predictions (1-3 years)
In the following sections, we’ll take a look at both short-term and long-term price predictions, considering both bullish and bearish market scenarios. For reference, at the time of writing XCN was trading at $0.01236 (see later price here).
Bullish scenario
Analysis suggests that several positive catalysts could drive XCN's growth in the near term:
- - Enterprise adoption
- Predicted range: $0.005 - $0.01
- Key driver: Increased business partnerships and platform integration
- Potential catalyst: Growth in private blockchain network adoption
- - Technological development
- Predicted range: $0.006 - $0.012
- Focus areas: Transaction speed improvements and fee optimisation
- Impact: Enhanced platform capabilities could attract more users
- - Institutional investment
- Predicted range: $0.007 - $0.015
- Driver: Growing institutional interest in cryptocurrency
- Catalyst: Potential market expansion and improved regulatory clarity
Bearish scenario
On the flip side, here are the bearish predictions:
- - Regulatory concerns
- Predicted range: $0.001 - $0.0015
- Risk factor: Increased government oversight
- Impact: Possible operational limitations
- - Competitive pressures
- Predicted range: $0.0012 - $0.0017
- Challenge: Market saturation from similar projects
- Risk: Potential loss of market share
Long-term price predictions (3-5 years)
Bullish outlook
Long-term positive scenarios suggest significant growth potential:
- - Enterprise integration
- Predicted range: $0.02 - $0.05
- Driver: Widespread adoption of Onyx Protocol's technology
- Catalyst: Integration into mainstream financial systems
- - Technology evolution
- Predicted range: $0.03 - $0.06
- Focus: Platform maturity and ecosystem development
- Impact: Enhanced competitive advantage through innovation
- - Market growth
- Predicted range: $0.04 - $0.08
- Driver: Overall cryptocurrency market expansion
- Catalyst: Increased mainstream acceptance and use
Bearish outlook
However, long-term challenges could present significant headwinds:
- Market sentiment
- Predicted range: $0.0005 - $0.001
- Risk factor: Extended crypto market downturn
- Impact: Reduced investor confidence
- - Competition
- Predicted range: $0.0008 - $0.0015
- Challenge: Emergence of superior technological solutions
- Risk: Diminished market relevance
These predictions account for various market scenarios and factors, keeping in mind the natural volatility of crypto markets. The ranges provided highlight potential outcomes depending on market trends and the progress of the project. Please note that this content is speculative and not financial advice - it should not be construed as such.
Conclusion
Onyxcoin (XCN) presents a range of possible price trajectories, from potential growth through enterprise adoption and technological advancement to more conservative estimates reflecting market challenges. While bullish predictions suggest possible growth to $0.08 by 2030, bearish scenarios indicate potential downside risks.
As with any investment in digital assets, thorough research is essential. Readers should carefully evaluate their risk tolerance and consult financial advisors before making investment decisions, as market conditions can change rapidly in the volatile crypto sector. Keep an eye on the XCN page within the Tap app to keep updated on price movements.

No matter your travel budget, navigating ATM fees is worth your time when travelling around Europe. In this article, we’re giving you a run-through of the common charges you may face, from withdrawal and balance inquiry fees to currency conversion costs, and how to easily navigate them.
Why do ATMs charge fees?
Wondering why ATMs charge those pesky fees? The truth is, there's a cost involved for the banks behind those convenient cash machines. They have to stock the cash, maintain the equipment, and liaise with your home bank to reconcile the transactions. Those ATM fees you see? That's how banks recoup those operational expenses, with a little profit margin added in for good measure.
Common ATM fees in Europe
When using ATMs in Europe, you'll likely encounter several common fees that can mount up fast. While less common in the UK, in countries like Germany, ATM fees can quickly add up to €4. Let’s take a look at what kinds of fees one might encounter.
Bear in mind that the amount you'll have to pay at a European ATM depends on two main factors:
- Your home bank's fees: they may charge a withdrawal fee, typically a few euros to several dollars, every time you use an ATM abroad.
- The ATM's own fees: the bank that owns the ATM you're using may also levy its own withdrawal fee, on top of what your home bank charges.
These charges will vary depending on your bank, so be sure to check before leaving. While most banks list their ATM use charges in their terms, with some offering limited free withdrawals, others charge a flat fee per transaction, especially for out-of-network or international ATM use, so be mindful of potential fees when accessing your money abroad.
In addition to withdrawal fees, you may also encounter balance inquiry fees just for checking your account balance, as well as conversion or foreign transaction fees when using a card issued outside of the Eurozone.
Factors affecting ATM fees
The fees you'll encounter at European ATMs can vary quite a bit depending on several key factors. First, the location of the ATM makes a big difference - if it's part of your home bank's network, you'll likely pay lower (or even no) withdrawal fees. But use an out-of-network machine, and those charges can start to add up quickly.
The type of card you're using also plays a role. Debit cards generally incur fewer fees than credit cards when used for ATM withdrawals. And your home bank's specific policies on international ATM use can further impact the costs you face.
Keeping these variables in mind as you access cash abroad will help you sidestep unnecessary fees and make your travel budget stretch further.
Tips for minimising ATM fees in Europe
When navigating the ATM landscape in Europe, there are a few savvy strategies you can employ to steer clear of those ATM fees:
- Seek out a bank account that offers fee-free withdrawals - some digital-only banks provide a certain number of complimentary ATM transactions each month.
- Stick to ATMs owned and operated by banks, rather than independent machines often found in convenience stores, as those are more likely to come with added charges.
- Be strategic with your cash withdrawals - if your account allows for free branch ATM use, plan ahead and make larger, less frequent withdrawals to minimise fees. Conversely, if you have a limited number of free monthly transactions, opt for larger sums to get more mileage from those.
- Finally, minimise cash usage altogether by relying on your debit card for payments wherever possible, reserving cash for small, cash-only establishments like markets.
By employing these tactics, you can keep more of your hard-earned money in your pocket while exploring Europe.
The Tap Solution
Tap provides users within the European zone with a free prepaid crypto and fiat card that can be used anywhere in the world. Powered by Mastercard, the card links directly to the funds in the holder’s Tap app, allowing them to easily manage their money and constantly be in the know.
With all options providing free card deposits and free in store purchases, the premium options offer impressive fees when it comes to exchanging and trading funds. When it comes to monthly ATM withdrawals, the Essential account allows free withdrawals up to €500, higher tiers offer up to €1,000, while the Prestige level provides unlimited free withdrawals before incurring charges.
Get more information about the available options when it comes to your Tap card here.
Conclusion
In summary, being aware of European ATM fees - including withdrawal charges, balance inquiries, and currency conversion costs - is key to managing your travel budget. Research your bank's policies, locate in-network ATMs, and strategise cash withdrawals before your trip. With some smart planning, you can sidestep unnecessary fees and make the most of your time exploring Europe.
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