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Crypto exchange Bitfinex testing new AML compliance tool
28.10.2021
Launched in production in 2020, Notabene’s Travel Rule solution now processes transactions between 50 crypto exchanges
Wharton accepts crypto payments for blockchain program tuition fees
28.10.2021
The six-week program costs $3,800 and the Ivy League university expects to attract thousands of students each year
Litecoin transactions near an all-time high after gaining ground in consumer finance
28.10.2021
It's become easier to use Litecoin for everyday payments thanks to several recent partnerships
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey reiterates a positive outlook on Bitcoin tipping during earnings call
27.10.2021
Dorsey suggested that the new initiative is incentivizing content creation and cryptocurrency adoption alike
Privacy or policy? Why Facebook's crypto wallet Novi is facing resistance
27.10.2021
Facebook’s Novi wallet lets users send and receive a dollar-pegged stablecoin, but not hold it
ECB Appoints Advisory Group for Digital Euro Project
27.10.2021
The European Central Bank (ECB) has appointed an advisory group for the digital euro project. Called the Digital Euro Market Advisory Group, it was founded with 30 members from business backgrounds. The council will have a say in the design, distribution, and value that this new digital currency...
Elon Musk warns of 'strong inflationary pressure' as Tesla mulls Bitcoin payments
26.10.2021
The world's richest man, whose net worth hit a quarter of a trillion dollars this week, is also unsure whether inflation will ever calm down
Tether trials Notabene’s new travel rule technology to combat financial crimes
26.10.2021
The "Travel Rule" aims to bring reporting standards for virtual asset service providers in line with other traditional financial institutions
Stellar partners tap USDC for remittances between Europe and Africa
26.10.2021
Flutterwave is teaming up Tempo Payments to use USDC on Stellar to target Africa’s enormous remittances market
Bakkt shares skyrocket after partnering with Mastercard and Fiserv
26.10.2021
Bakkt’s share price surged by 120% during Monday’s trading session on the heels of fresh partnerships with global payments firms
Telsa hints it may soon resume support for crypto payments
26.10.2021
Tesla believes cryptocurrencies could emerge as a “liquid alternative to cash” over the longer term
Mastercard to Enable Merchants on Its Network to Offer Crypto Products and Services
26.10.2021
Payments giant Mastercard has partnered with a cryptocurrency exchange to allow its partners and merchants in the U.S. to offer crypto solutions, including the buying, selling, and holding of cryptocurrencies. “We want to offer all of our partners the ability to more easily add crypto...
Mastercard, Bakkt Team Up To Integrate Bitcoin In Global Payments Network
25.10.2021
Payments giant Mastercard is readying to announce that its vast network of banks and merchants will be soon allowed to integrate cryptocurrencies into their operations. The company is pursuing these plans in partnership with crypto platform Bakkt. ...
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Crypto-to-fiat liquidity startup Xanpool raises $27M
22.10.2021
XanPool positions itself as a “Uniswap-like” crypto-to-fiat AMM relying on the liquidity of its participants
Ripple CEO says the SEC helped Ethereum to overtake XRP as No.2 crypto
22.10.2021
The Ripple boss claims his company was unfairly treated which has given Ethereum the edge
AMC gets 'hyperactive' about crypto, CEO says it may issue its own coin
21.10.2021
The AMC boss said that there are many reasons why the company could issue its own cryptocurrency
Real Estate Platform Pacaso Accepts Crypto Assets for Payments, CEO Says ‘Mass Crypto Adoption Well Underway’
21.10.2021
On October 20, the day bitcoin smashed a new all-time price high, the real estate platform Pacaso announced it will be accepting cryptocurrencies via Bitpay. The CEO of the real estate firm that helps people buy and co-own a second home, Austin Allison, says the firm has seen increased crypto...
Treasury Says Crypto Reduces Efficacy of US Sanctions, Seeks More Funding
20.10.2021
The U.S. Department of the Treasury says that the growing use of crypto assets challenges the efficacy of American sanctions. “We are mindful of the risk that, if left unchecked, these digital assets and payments systems could harm the efficacy of our sanctions,” the Treasury...
Russia Considers Partially Replacing Dollar Reserves With Digital Assets in Future
20.10.2021
Amid ongoing sanctions, the government of Russia has been working to limit the country’s dependence on the U.S. dollar. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs now says it’s possible to partially replace the greenback in currency reserves and trade settlements with other currencies and even...
How Binance is protecting its users with responsible trading program
20.10.2021
Bad actors may always exist, but cryptocurrency leaders like Binance have a plan in place to prevent harmful attacks