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Cash Is Still King, Consumers Would Prefer to Use Money Over CBDCs: Deutsche Bank
18.9.2024
44% of those surveyed said they would rather use cash then a central bank digital currency and 57% said they would prefer to use a debit or credit card than a CBDC, the bank's survey showed
Bank of Russia to Launch Digital Ruble Payment Infrastructure by July 2025
16.9.2024
The Bank of Russia aims to open the payment infrastructure for the Russian central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital ruble, by July next year. Larger banks will offer digital ruble accounts and services by this deadline, with smaller institutions following later. The initiative seeks...
Consumer protection watchdog warns about Tether's reserves
12.9.2024
According to the S&P Global ratings agency, Tether scored a 4 out of 5 on its stability assessment, with 5 being the worst rating
U.S. Consumers Say Crypto Is Here to Stay, Stablecoins Maybe Not: Deutsche Bank
12.9.2024
Sentiment is somewhat bearish about the near-term outlook for bitcoin, the bank's consumer survey showed
Young consumers may be getting bored with blockchain loyalty reward programs
11.9.2024
Mini-dApps, microgames, and the burgeoning prediction markets sector appear to be the most popular methods for retaining engagement
Bitcoin Faces Risk From 'Maxed Out' U.S. Consumers, Analyst Says
8.8.2024
U.S. consumers are accumulating debt at a slower rate, data released Wednesday showed
Consumers find more use cases onchain, devs face challenges: Solana Foundation
15.7.2024
Decentralized finance is becoming more things to more people. That’s not easy to do
Analyst Forecasts Silver Shortage, Price Increases As Consumers Tap Dwindling Secondary Inventories
17.6.2024
Peter Krauth, a silver market analyst and author of “The Great Silver Bull,” has predicted an upcoming silver shortage produced by the increased demand for the precious metal for different applications. Krauth states that demand for silver has outpaced supply, and there are probably...
Goldman Sachs Analyst Says Consumers Under Severe Pressure as Stagflation Intensifies
12.5.2024
Goldman Sachs analyst Scott Feiler warns of a bleak outlook for consumers as stagflation looms, with a bearish stance on consumer cyclicals and defensive stocks. Amidst the administration’s troubled Bidenomics, heavily indebted consumers face mounting pressures as pandemic savings dry up...
Australian Federal Court Rules in Favor of ASIC, Against Unlicensed Qoin Crypto
3.5.2024
In 2022, the ASIC alleged that Qoin misled consumers, lodging civil penalty proceedings in the Federal Court against BPS Financial.
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Beauty and Fashion Brands Use Web3 Technology To Better Engage With Consumers
13.4.2024
Before the emergence of Web3, brands primarily relied on Web2 channels, such as social media, to connect with consumers. In fact, recent statistics show that 77 percent of businesses use social media to reach customers. Consumer engagement strategies are evolving, however. With the maturation...
AI Crypto Tokens Surge 257%: 15 Nations Taking the Lead, US Consumers Drive Interest in AI Crypto Coins
10.4.2024
AI crypto coins increased by an average of 257% between January and March of this year. But which countries top the rankings in interest?
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Valentine’s Day in the Metaverse: Fostering Inclusion and Connection
14.2.2024
Valentine’s Day is often viewed as one of the most romantic holidays, yet celebrating love can create a huge amount of stress and pressure for some individuals. Recent statistics from Drive Research found that while 52% of consumers will celebrate Valentine’s Day, 3 in 10 Americans will go into...
Blockchain Could Have Saved Americans $74 Billion on Credit Card Fees: Coinbase
7.2.2024
Coinbase, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has emphasized the potential of blockchain technology to save American consumers billions of dollars in its latest “State of Crypto Report,” released on Wednesday. According to the report, consumers could have collectively saved a minimum...
ETH Beta Profits at Launchpad XYZ as Traders Shift from OP and MATIC to Pocket 2,917% ROI, ICO May Sellout
15.1.2024
Monday, 15 January 2024 – Volatility has returned to the crypto market with a vengeance and that’s good news for the consumers of the trading signals from Launchpad XYZ, where recent returns are hitting 2,917% ROI. Based on its proprietary technology, the Web3 platform’s trading...
Square Enix in 2024 Doubling Down on Blockchain, AI, and Metaverse Technologies
3.1.2024
Source: jp.finalfantasy.com The Japanese gaming giant Square Enix reaffirmed its plans to utilize blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), and metaverse in creating novel content for consumers. The Final Fantasy publisher’s Representative Director and President, Takashi Kiryu, has written...
Philippine SEC Gives Binance and Other Platforms Operating Without License 3 Months Before Ban
14.12.2023
Source: Adobe Stock The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has clarified the issues raised over the former advisory to the effect that any unregistered platform will be banned after three months. Speaking at a Dec 13 panel on educating consumers on unregistered exchanges, the head...
Bitget Unveils Instant Lira-to-Crypto Conversions, Streamlining Turkish Market
30.11.2023
Source: Adobe / Husamex Bitget – a global crypto exchange and Web3 firm – has launched support for instant Lira to crypto conversions to streamline access to digital assets for Turkish consumers. Using the “easy buy and sell” feature, Turkish customers can now deposit TRY to Bitget directly from...
Canadians Support Cash Payments Over CBDCs: Report
30.11.2023
Source: Jason Hafso / Pexels Canadians are less enthusiastic about a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) opting for traditional payment methods despite wider awareness, a new survey shows. The Digital Canadian Dollar Public Consultation Report published by the Bank of Canada highlighted...
Mastercard and Feedzai Collaborate to Increase Crypto Fraud Protection for 900 Million Consumers Globally
22.11.2023
Mastercard is collaborating with Feedzai to “increase crypto fraud protection for hundreds of millions of consumers.” In pairing the technologies offered by the two companies, “Feedzai’s customers, who collectively protect over 900 million consumers globally, will now be able...