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Ripple Boosts Cross-Border Transactions in Brazil With New Payment Solution
4.10.2024
Ripple is expanding its digital payments service in Brazil, partnering with Mercado Bitcoin to offer faster, cheaper cross-border transactions. This move positions Ripple Payments as a key player in the region’s crypto landscape, helping businesses move funds 24/7. With plans to streamline treasury...
Ripple and Mercado Bitcoin to launch crypto-enabled payments in Brazil
3.10.2024
Mercado Bitcoin, one of the largest crypto exchanges in Latin America and a partner of Mastercard, is working with Ripple on crypto-enabled international payments
Bitcoin investment fund opens doors to EU citizenship
24.7.2024
A new fund offers a way to gain citizenship in Portugal by indirectly investing over $500,000 into Bitcoin
Bitcoin investment fund opens doors to EU citizenship
24.7.2024
A new fund offers a way to gain citizenship in Portugal by indirectly investing over $500,000 into Bitcoin
Unbound Fund Offers a New Path to EU Citizenship With Bitcoin Investment
24.7.2024
Unbound Fund has announced a new opportunity for individuals to acquire Portuguese/EU citizenship by indirectly holding bitcoin worth about $542,000 (€500,000). The fund is said to be the first of its kind to be eligible for the Golden Visa, providing exposure to bitcoin. Unbound Fund’s features...
CarnationFM: A Decentralized Radio Playing Songs With Encrypted Hidden Messages
16.7.2024
A music-focused radio FM which allows songs to act as a transport vessel for hidden messages has emerged from EthBerlin 2024 as the award winner for the Best Social Impact
Portugal Temporarily Bans Worldcoin’s Biometric Data Collection for 90 Days
26.3.2024
The National Data Protection Commission (CNPD) of Portugal has taken decisive action by issuing a statement temporarily restricting Worldcoin's biometric data collection through its Orb devices within the country.
The post Portugal Temporarily Bans Worldcoin’s Biometric Data Collection for...
Common Wealth Announces the Launch of the World’s First Free VC Fund
9.2.2024
  9 February 2024 [Lisbon, Portugal]: Common Wealth, the powerful, all-in-one platform for early-stage Web3 investments, today announces the launch of a world-first initiative: a Free “earn-to-own” VC Fund. This launch represents a completely novel fusion of community-driven Web3...
Web3 should draw newcomers, not be a ‘money grab from brands’ — Tech CEO
17.11.2023
Using Web3 and NFTs to create another slate of millionaires isn’t a good use of the technology, says EndeavourXR CEO Amy Peck
Is It Too Late to Buy Near Protocol? NEAR Price Skyrockets 37% as Emerging Telegram Crypto Casino Raises $1.6 Million
2.11.2023
Near Protocol has exploded as social media posts tease an upcoming announcement, sending NEAR price on a +37% skyrocket – is it too late to buy Near protocol. A fresh cryptic tweet on the Near Protocol X account has teased markets with an impending announcement at NEARCON23 (set for November...
Bank of Portugal’s Chief Pushes For Global Crypto Regulation – Here’s What You Need to Know
3.10.2023
The governor of Banco de Portugal, Mário Centeno has called for international cooperation towards a global framework for crypto regulation.
According to him, national efforts alone cannot protect investors due to the nature of digital assets as it can lead to regulatory arbitrage creating...
Head of Portugal central bank deems crypto unsustainable, calls for global regulation
3.10.2023
Mário Centeno praised the European Union’s first comprehensive crypto framework, MiCA, but insisted on further international consolidation of regulatory efforts
Crypto Scams on Rise in Portugal as Two Investors Lose Over $312k
5.9.2023
Two Portuguese citizens have lost over $312,000 to crypto scammers, with police claiming that more people are falling victim to crypto fraudsters.
Per CM-TV, the two individuals hail from Cantanhede, in Portugal’s Coimbra District.
The duo appear to have been promised they could expect “quick...
Lisbon: A Buzzy, Affordable Mecca for Buy-and-Hold Crypto Nomads
27.6.2023
Portugal’s coastal capital offers a top-shelf European quality of life at discount prices. The No. 15 spot on CoinDesk’s Crypto Hubs 2023 attracts creative and entrepreneurial expats with a lively calendar of Web3 events, prized “digital nomad” visa and crypto-friendly tax laws
Bored Apes Set to Host a Stunning Yacht Party and AfterParty Experience at BlockDown Festival Portugal this July
31.5.2023
BlockDown Festival: Portugal is excited to reveal two exclusive Bored Ape parties featuring DJ Ape and friends at this summer’s top European Web3 festival. Attendees can anticipate Europe’s inaugural Bored Ape Yacht Party on July 10th on a beautiful yacht showcasing the stunning Algarve...
Lisbon Leads the Way as the World's Premier Crypto Hub, Outranking New York and Berlin: Report
4.5.2023
Portuguese capital takes the top spot among the world's most important crypto hubs - ahead of New York, Berlin, and Paris, according to a report by European crypto investment firm Greenfield.
The company argued that, while there are multiple reports on global crypto development, regional reports...
High Hopes for EU’s MiCA Law With Final Vote Imminent
13.4.2023
EU member nations are already jostling to hold the crypto crown as the bloc becomes the first major global jurisdiction to regulate the sector
Spain a Hotbed for Cryptocurrency Real Estate Deals, According to Study
7.3.2023
A recent study indicates that Spain is one of the hottest countries regarding real estate offerings that can be paid with cryptocurrency. The report, prepared by Forex Suggest, found that Spain is the country with the most properties available for crypto, followed by Thailand, Portugal, and...
Cybercrime, Crypto Scams on the Rise in Portugal, Say Prosecutors
21.2.2023
Cybercrime has “skyrocketed” in Portugal – with crypto scams and ransomware attacks becoming more commonplace in the nation.
Sapo reported that, per the nation’s Attorney-General, 2,124 cybercrimes were reported in 2022. The number included an unspecified number of crypto scams.
The amount...
Italy Introduces Capital Tax on Cryptocurrency Gains - Will Other Countries Follow Suit?
3.1.2023
Italy’s parliament has approved a proposal for a 26% tax on crypto gains above 2,000 euros ($2,110).
In addition to bringing a hefty tax on crypto gains, the new law also introduces incentives for taxpayers to report their crypto. Under the law, crypto owners are entitled to an amnesty...