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Samsung Unveils New Digital Wallet with ‘Crypto’ and Digital Documentation Capabilities
10.2.2022
The electronics giant Samsung’s latest flagship smartphone will have a new wallet function that will allow users to store digital documents – and, reportedly, crypto.
The device, named the Galaxy S22 Ultra, will be able to store ID documentation, including student IDs, driver’s licenses,...
Fitch lowers El Salvador’s rating due to Bitcoin adoption
10.2.2022
“Policy unpredictability” and “adoption of Bitcoin as legal tender” are part of the reasons why the country received a downgrade from Fitch
McDonald’s Metaverse Moves: 11 Trademark Applications for 'Virtual Restaurant' & Virtual Goods
10.2.2022
American fast-food behemoth McDonald’s is the latest major brand to make a move into the metaverse by filing no fewer than twelve trademark applications on February 4, eleven of which make direct references to virtual restaurants, cafes, concerts, and other virtual services, goods, and events....
Apple Taps to Pay, IMF on CBDCs, Political Coinbase, Compute North Raises USD 385M + More News
9.2.2022
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El Salvador Eyes Bitcoin Bond Issuance in March, Mulls BTC Loans for SMEs
9.2.2022
El Salvador could be set to unveil its much-talked-about bitcoin (BTC) bond offerings as early as next month – and could also unveil new bitcoin loan offerings for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and micro-industries.
The latest bonds development was unveiled by a key ally...
Saudi Arabia Medical Institution Implements Blockchain-Based ‘Digital Credentialing Solution’
9.2.2022
Saudi Arabia’s King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre recently became one of the country’s early adopters of blockchain technology after it implemented a “digital credentialing solution.” Saudi Arabia’s Blockchain Goal The Saudi Arabian medical...
Is It Early or Too Late to Invest in Bitcoin: Wells Fargo Has 3 Tips for New Crypto Investors
8.2.2022
US-headquartered banking giant Wells Fargo has three tips for new cryptoasset investors, with a recent report released by the bank’s Investment Institute answering the question that many ask themselves: is it too early or too late to jump on the crypto train? The report's authors advise...
Florida Home to be Auctioned Off as an NFT
8.2.2022
A Florida, USA home is being auctioned off as a non-fungible token (NFT) for the first time in the history of real estate. Real estate startup Propy will host the auction and will accept payment in the form of digital assets.
The 2,162-square-foot Tampa Bay home has five bedrooms and three...
'Powerful' Resistance Money Gets Traction as Bitcoin & Crypto Donations Soar in Ukraine Amid Conflict With Russia
8.2.2022
Hacker groups and traditional resistance movements in Ukraine are increasingly using cryptoassets as a way to fund their activities and bypass traditional financial services providers.
Donations to groups involved in the conflict with Russia have totaled several hundred thousand dollars, with...
What's Behind the KPMG Bitcoin & Ethereum Hype?
8.2.2022
The cryptoverse is hyped about the news that full-service Audit, Tax, and Advisory firm KPMG in Canada added the top two cryptoassets to its treasury. However, while the news is important for the space, it might help to keep in mind that the company in question is an independent KPMG affiliate...
People ‘Will Spend 1 Hour a Day in Metaverse in Four Years’ Time, Predicts Gartner
8.2.2022
The research firm Gartner has forecasted that a quarter of all people will be spending “at least” an hour a day in the metaverse by 2026....
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KPMG in Canada Makes First Direct Crypto Investment — Adds Bitcoin, Ether to Corporate Treasury
8.2.2022
KPMG in Canada has added bitcoin and ether to its corporate treasury in what the company called a “first-of-its-kind investment.” KPMG said: “This investment reflects our belief that institutional adoption of crypto assets and blockchain technology will continue to grow...
China’s Winter Olympic Digital Yuan Gets Frosty Reception from Some ‘Foreigners’
8.2.2022
China is continuing in its efforts to wow the world with its digital yuan at the Winter Olympic Games, which got underway on Friday last week. But it appears that not all attendees – both Chinese and overseas visitors – have been blown away by the token’s usability....
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Polygon Raises $450 Million From Sequoia Capital India, Softbank, Shark Tank’s Kevin O’leary
7.2.2022
The blockchain project Polygon announced it has raised $450 million on Monday in a fundraising round led by Sequoia Capital India with participation from more than 40 venture capital firms. Polygon says that the money will allow the team to help scale Ethereum and bolster the mass adoption of Web3...
Global crypto adoption could 'soon hit a hyper-inflection point': Wells Fargo report
7.2.2022
The firm's global investment strategy team said it wasn't too early to invest in crypto, but clearing regulatory roadblocks would likely create "higher quality investment options" in the future
Lost Bitcoin may be a ‘donation,’ but is it hindering adoption?
6.2.2022
Estimates suggest 20% of Bitcoin’s supply has been lost. Are these funds a donation to everyone else, or a challenge to further adoption?
What’s in Store for DAOs in 2022?
6.2.2022
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2021 was the year of the non-fungible token (NFT), at least according to Collins Dictionary. However, this year another big thing in crypto may just end up being decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs), which are expected to become the future of online communities. ...
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African Web3 Startup Raises $6.45 Million in Pre-Seed Round, Serena Williams’ Investment Firm Participates
5.2.2022
An African startup, Nestcoin, said it raised $6.45 million in a pre-seed funding round in which tennis’ star, Serena Williams’ Serena Ventures took part. The startup, which was launched in November 2021, plans to use the capital raised to educate, build and invest in web...
3 Ways to Invest in Ethereum Without Buying ETH
4.2.2022
If you are interested in adding Ethereum (ETH) exposure to your portfolio but don’t want to deal with the complexities of buying and securely storing ETH coins, there are a handful of alternative investment options for you.
In this guide, we will examine the growth of Ethereum investment...
Manchester United & Tezos, US Job Growth, Marathon Mined 816% More Bitcoin + More News
4.2.2022
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