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Almost 490,000 Vendors in China’s Changsha Accept Digital Yuan Payments
20.9.2023
Nearly 490,000 vendors in China’s Changsha now accept digital yuan payments, the city’s government has claimed as the nation’s CBDC pilot continues.
Per the Changsha Evening News (via Huasheng Online), this year has seen Changsha expand its digital yuan use-case scenarios “into key areas such...
How businesses can accept payments in crypto?
14.9.2023
With the dynamic shift in the global economy, businesses everywhere are exploring how to accept Bitcoin payments. With a surge in companies integrating crypto payment processing systems, notably in the US, the world is witnessing a meteoric rise in the acceptance of such payment forms. This...
Oprah and The Rock Accept Bitcoin Donations For Maui Fire Victims – Here’s the Latest
1.9.2023
The People’s Fund of Maui, a charity organization rolled out by celebrities Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson to aid victims of wildfires in Maui accepts Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies.
The fund launched to provide direct financial support to the community has seen the crypto...
Hurricane Idalia delays Ron DeSantis' reported plans to accept crypto campaign donations
31.8.2023
The storm hit Florida first in the continental U.S., which may have stopped Ron DeSantis from joining Vivek Ramaswamy in accepting crypto donations for his presidential campaign
Shopify to accept USDC payments with Solana: Report
23.8.2023
Solana Pay has reportedly been added to Shopify's payment solutions, giving millions of merchants access to cryptocurrencies
BRICS Expansion to Make West Recognize New World Order, De-Dollarization: UAE Professor
12.8.2023
The accession of new members will allow BRICS to push the West to accept changes in international relations, an expert from UAE has been quoted as stating. That’s valid in particular for cross-border trade and de-dollarization, said Mohamed El Yattioui, professor at the American University in...
Singapore Red Cross to accept donations in Bitcoin and Ethereum
8.8.2023
Singapore Red Cross recently announced its partnership with Triple-A. Now, the homegrown humanitarian organization will start accepting donations in Bitcoin and Ethereum. Triple-A is a renowned payment gateway that boasts a license from the MAS (Monetary Authority of Singapore). The announcement...
Singapore Red Cross starts accepting crypto donations
7.8.2023
Humanitarian aid and community services charity, Red Cross Singapore, included cryptocurrency as a newly-accepted form of donation
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez Announces Acceptance of Cryptocurrencies for 2024 Presidential Campaign
6.8.2023
On August 4, 2023, Miami Republican mayor Francis Suarez announced that he’s accepting cryptocurrencies for campaign donations. The 2024 presidential candidate revealed the decision to accept digital currencies during a Coindesk TV broadcast. 2024 Presidential Candidate Francis Suarez...
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez to Accept Presidential Campaign Donations in Bitcoin
4.8.2023
Bitcoin-friendly Miami Mayor Francis Suarez will be accepting donations in bitcoin (BTC) and other crypto for his presidential campaign, he announced on CoinDesk TV on Friday
Over 10,000 South African Retail Outlets Now Accept Momint Crypto Vouchers
27.7.2023
Momint, a Web3 marketplace app, has said South African residents can now use cryptocurrency to purchase shopping vouchers which are accepted by over 10,000 retailers. The Momint app can also be used to send cross-border remittances at a fraction of the fees charged by regular money transfer...
200+ Hong Kong Stores Accept Digital Yuan – China’s CBDC Goes Cross-border
20.7.2023
Over 200 Hong Kong stores now accept digital yuan payments, banks have claimed, as China looks to take its CBDC into the cross-border space.
The list of e-CNY-accepting vendors includes stores and outlets that cater predominantly to Mainland Chinese tourists.
Per Wen Wei Po Hong Kong,...
Accept the ‘Best and Final Offer’ or Face Legal Action Gemini’s Cameron Winklevoss Tells DCG Founder
5.7.2023
According to Cameron Winklevoss, the co-founder of the crypto exchange Gemini, a lawsuit will be filed on July 7 against Barry Silbert and the Digital Currency Group if the latter two fail to accept creditors’ “best and final offer.” Winklevoss also vowed to work with...
Jinan, China: All Our Buses Accept Digital Yuan – And CBDC Customers Get Discounts
3.7.2023
Jinan, China, says all of its bus routes now accept digital yuan pay, and will incentivize adoption by granting discounts to central bank digital currency (CBDC)-paying passengers.
Per the news outlet Shunwang-Jinan Daily (via e23), the city said that all of its bus routes’ software and card...
Brazilian Hospital Will Accept Crypto Pay in National First
26.6.2023
A hospital in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul has become the first in the nation to accept crypto pay.
Per the Brazilian media outlet Livecoins, the hospital in question is the Rolante Hospital Foundation (FHR), a large general hospital in the municipality of Rolante.
FHR is the oldest...
Venezuela to Integrate Russian Mir Payments System in De-Dollarization Push
24.6.2023
The government of Venezuela has announced that it is currently working to integrate Mir, a Russian electronic card and transfer payments system. President Nicolas Maduro backed this integration, stating that this move is part of a de-dollarization push. More than 40,000 payment terminals are being...
Hong Kong govt pressures banking giants to accept crypto clients: Report
15.6.2023
Hong Kong’s central bank reportedly asked major banks including HSBC, Standard Chartered and Bank of China why they aren’t accepting crypto exchanges as clients
Belgium: Burger Chain to Accept Crypto Pay – Is Adoption on the Rise?
14.6.2023
The Belgian arm of the French fast food chain Black & White Burger has announced that all its stores in the nation will accept crypto payments.
Per the media outlets L’Echo and L’Avenir, the chain also says it has created a “mystery burger,” which will only be made available to customers paying...
Hong Kong Securities Regulator to Accept License Applications for Crypto Exchanges Starting June 1
23.5.2023
The Securities and Futures Commission's guidelines explicitly ban crypto gifts to incentivize retail investments, which likely includes airdrops
Clash of Presidential Contenders: Bitcoin Gains Prominence as 2024 US Election Approaches
21.5.2023
With the 2024 U.S. presidential election drawing near, the enthusiasm of bitcoin and cryptocurrency advocates has intensified, as two candidates have emerged in the race who openly express their support for bitcoin and willingly accept the dominant digital asset for campaign contributions....