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Bored Apes, Moonbirds to feature on NFT-customized Mastercard debit cards
27.9.2022
The customizable card will only support NFT avatars from select blue chip collections, subject to Mastercard’s design standards and an owner verification process
South African Financial Services Giant Nedbank Secures a ‘Village’ in the Metaverse
26.9.2022
The South African financial services giant, Nedbank, is reported to have acquired a village in the metaverse. The village will be used to showcase African creativity and to create experiences that “go beyond banking.” By securing a virtual property in Ubuntuland, Nedbank became one...
JPMorgan: Demand for Crypto as Payment Method Has Drastically Declined
25.9.2022
Global investment bank JPMorgan is seeing little demand for crypto as a payment method. However, the bank noted that cryptocurrencies are becoming “larger and larger” in the gaming sector, including in the metaverse. JPMorgan Sees Little Demand for Crypto as a Payment Tool The global...
Flynt Launches Industry’s Highest Yield Product on Bitcoin
24.9.2022
PRESS RELEASE. Flynt Finance, the cryptocurrency financial services company based in Singapore co-founded by previous derivatives exchange operators and analysts, launched a platform for crypto structured products last week. The relatively high returns (up to 50% APY) on Flynt has gained strong...
Digital Asset Exchange Platform Granted ‘Crypto Financial Services Provider License’ by Israeli Regulator
24.9.2022
An Israeli capital markets regulator, the Insurance and Savings Capital Market Authority, recently granted a “crypto financial services provider license” to Bits of Gold, the first such license for an active company in the country. This license allows Bits of Gold to offer crypto...
Cryptocurrency Exchange Bitso Launches Interoperable QR Payments in Argentina
24.9.2022
Bitso, a Mexico-based, Latam-focused cryptocurrency exchange, has launched an initiative that aims to allow Argentines to use crypto for their everyday purchases. The exchange is introducing QR payments directly in its app, which will be interoperable with other platforms already using this method...
Erdogan Suggests Turkish-Russian Payment System, Local Media Reports
24.9.2022
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is reportedly pushing for Turkey and Russia to establish a new payment system between them. The initiative comes amid U.S. pressure against the use of the Russian Mir cards in Turkey. Some Turkish banks have been working with them to facilitate payments...
Coinbase Receives Approval to Offer Full Suite of Crypto Products in Netherlands
24.9.2022
Crypto exchange Coinbase has received approval to offer its full suite of retail and institutional crypto products and services in the Netherlands. “We have taken strides to work collaboratively with government, policymakers, and regulators to shape the future in a responsible way,”...
Bahrain's EazyPay Partners with Binance Pay, Compute North Files for Bankruptcy, Tornado Cash Returns to GitHub + More News
23.9.2022
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Huobi Partners With Astropay to Facilitate Fiat Payments in Latam
23.9.2022
Huobi Global, one of the biggest exchanges in volumes traded, has announced a partnership to make it easier for its Latam-based customers to acquire cryptocurrencies. The exchange has allied with Astropay, a payment services platform, to allow customers in Latam to purchase cryptocurrency with fiat...
Korean crypto bank partners with Blockdaemon to offer retail staking services
22.9.2022
In January, Delio was granted Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) approval by the Korean Financial Intelligence Unit
South Korean gov has confiscated 260B KWR in crypto for non-payment of taxes since 2021
22.9.2022
The country began seizing crypto to offset tax arrears last year
Binance Receives License to Offer More Crypto Services in Dubai
22.9.2022
Cryptocurrency Binance has received another license from Dubai’s crypto regulator. Binance can now provide more crypto-related services in Dubai. Binance’s New License in Dubai Cryptocurrency Binance announced Wednesday that it has received the Minimal Viable Product (MVP) license...
Opera browser integrates Elrond blockchain services to bolster Web3 adoption
22.9.2022
Elrond is one of the first carbon-negative blockchains in Europe, and its integration with Opera will help millions of new users to access the Web3 ecosystem
Indian Government Working on How GST Tax Could Be Applied to Crypto
22.9.2022
India’s ministry of finance is reportedly working on how the goods and services tax (GST) could apply to crypto transactions. “A better understanding of how cryptocurrencies fit into our legal system is the prerequisite for the decision on the GST rate,” a source told local...
Binance receives green light for crypto services in Dubai
21.9.2022
The new MVP License is a transition from a provisional license received under a new regulatory framework earlier this year
Societe Generale launches custodial services for crypto fund managers
21.9.2022
The firm is also in the process of testing a digital euro together with the European Central Bank
Societe Generale Introduces Services for Asset Managers Developing Crypto Funds
21.9.2022
Societe Generale is offering new services for asset managers that want to offer crypto funds to their clients
Nasdaq reportedly prepares for crypto custody services for institutions
20.9.2022
The firm reportedly created a new group focusing on digital assets and onboarded Ira Auerbach, who previously worked at Gemini, to lead the unit
Nasdaq Starts Crypto Custody Service for Institutional Clients
20.9.2022
Nasdaq Inc, the second-largest stock exchange in America, will release a cryptocurrency custody service as it aims to cash in on institutional crypto investors, according to a Bloomberg report