NEW YORK (CBSNeWYork) -- Have you ever seen someone going for a run and thought, you couldn't pay me to do that? Well what if a startup actually offered to? Sweatcoin is an app aiming to rival Bitcoin ...

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - A free smartphone app that will pay people to be physically active launches on Wednesday in Britain, with users given digital "sweatcoins" depending on how many steps they take ...

Want a way to workout and earn some coin? Sweatcoin has risen to the top of the App Store for helping folks get something more than just a glow for taking those daily steps. The startup says it has ...

Whether you’re seeking motivation to be more active or you’re already a fitness buff who wouldn’t mind a few extra perks for working out, Sweatcoin is a great way to earn rewards for moving your body.

Bitcoin mining involves some seriously impressive power consumption, but a new app rocketing up the Apple and Android charts aims to use cryptocurrency to get people burning their own calories. The ...

After raising nearly $1 million ($890K), 150 million steps tracked and tens of partners signed up, new UK health app Sweatcoin launched in the Apple app store this week and has been an instant hit. In ...

This content has been selected, created and edited by the Finextra editorial team based upon its relevance and interest to our community. The UK-based company has signed up 64 million registered users ...

I'm no stranger to fitness apps, having tried everything from an app that promises the benefits of a trip to the gym in seven minutes to a tool that lets you track and share your runs with other users ...