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Mike Belshe, CEO of BitGo, on U.S. Regulatory Environment and Institutional Crypto Adoption | Ep. 245
7.7.2023
In an exclusive interview with cryptonews.com, Mike Belshe, Co-Founder and CEO of BitGo, talks about US crypto regulations and how they should Be Principles-Based, and institutional crypto adoption. ...
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Zero Barriers podcast series: Crypto adoption fueled by ZK-rollups
4.7.2023
The podcast series is produced in collaboration with Starkware and explores the future of ZK-rollups as an Ethereum layer-2 solution
40% of South Africans Familiar With the ‘Concept of Web3’ — Study
2.7.2023
Some 40% of South African survey participants are familiar with the concept of Web3 and a further 80% believe the technology backing cryptocurrencies can “transform or fully rebuild the financial system,” according to the findings of a Consensys survey. However, as much as 59% believe...
Africa’s Crypto Market Grew by 1,200% Between 2020 and 2021 — Study
1.7.2023
Between the years 2020 and 2021, Africa’s cryptocurrency market grew by more than 1,200% while Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, and Tanzania now all feature in the global top 20 for crypto adoption, according to the latest Emurgo State of Web 3.0 in Africa report. Africa’s Share of Global...
Crypto adoption in Cyprus beefed up by ByBit license approval
26.6.2023
Following Binance's departure from the island, ByBit strengthens Cyprus' crypto ecosystem with license approval for operations
Study: Crypto Adoption More Significant in Poorer African Countries
23.6.2023
While as much as 66% of surveyed African residents claimed to have been exposed to digital assets like bitcoin, about 82% of respondents said they have never owned crypto. The findings of the survey study suggest that the adoption of crypto is more significant in poorer African countries than...
IMF Economists Say Countries Should Address Crypto Demand Drivers Instead of Banning
23.6.2023
The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) economists have cautioned that banning cryptocurrency “may not be effective in the long run.” Instead of outlawing crypto, they suggest countries should address “the drivers of crypto demand, including citizens’ unmet digital payment needs.”...
Bitcoin-Based Strike Debuts Lightning Network Cross-Border Payments in Mexico – Crypto Adoption on the Rise
15.6.2023
Bitcoin payments firm Strike has extended the reach of its cross-border payments service to Mexico, as the company aims to leverage the country’s expansive remittances market.
As of June 14, 2023, the company has introduced its 'Send Globally' service to the third largest country in Latin America....
Bank of China Uses Ethereum Blockchain for $28 Million Digital Structured Notes – Crypto Adoption on the Rise?
13.6.2023
Bank of China's investment arm BOCI has utilized the Ethereum blockchain network to issue $28 million worth of digital structured notes.
The bank has become the first Chinese institution to issue this type of tokenized security in Hong Kong, global investment bank UBS said in a recent press...
Crypto Exchange Bybit Announces AED 1 Million Scholarship Fund at UAE University
7.6.2023
As the regulatory environment in the United States become too hot to handle, cryptocurrency exchanges continue expanding their reach for better business environments. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) presents as one of these greener pastures. One of the most popular exchanges in the world, Bybit,...
Memecoins the next catalyst for crypto adoption — DappRadar analyst
1.6.2023
Sara Gherghelas, a blockchain research analyst at DappRadar, explains how the lower barrier of entry associated with memecoins may have sparked the adoption of the crypto asset class
‘Bitcoin Jesus’ says Ethereum is the front-runner for global crypto adoption
31.5.2023
Roger Ver said that Ethereum, not Bitcoin, will lead the most new users to crypto
Institutions seek detailed blockchain analytics for crypto adoption — Elliptic
28.5.2023
Large financial institutions are getting involved in digital assets by investing capital, time and effort into on-chain analytics solutions
Bitfinex partnership pushes crypto adoption in Latin America
24.5.2023
Bitfinex announced a new investment in the Chile-based crypto exchange in an effort to boost crypto adoption in Latin America
Crypto adoption is booming, but not in the US or Europe — Bitcoin Builders 2023
18.5.2023
At the Bitcoin Builders Conference, Daniel Fogg from IOV Labs and Rootstock spoke with Cointelegraph about how emerging markets are shaping the future of the crypto space
US lawmakers target perceived risks of crypto adoption in El Salvador with reintroduced bill
12.5.2023
The legislation appeared to be another attempt at the Accountability for Cryptocurrency in El Salvador Act, originally introduced after the country's Bitcoin Law was enacted
Mastercard, PayPal, and Robinhood to Facilitate Crypto Adoption through Smoother On-ramps – Here's What You Need to Know
9.5.2023
Cryptocurrencies are soaring in popularity worldwide as the traditional financial system shifts to incorporate more efficient digital systems.
However, despite the growing interest in cryptocurrencies, it is still challenging for novices to deal with terms such as hashrate and gas fees....
Crypto.com and Samsung join hands to drive global crypto adoption
28.4.2023
Crypto.com recently announced a massive partnership with Samsung. The collaboration will focus on making the crypto trading experience seamless. In addition, Samsung will honor the integration by optimizing the Crypto.com software for its Galaxy Z Fold devices. This will include the recently...
CeFi Exchanges Helped Mass Crypto Adoption. DeFi Will Further It
26.4.2023
Centralized exchanges will continue to serve as a first step into crypto but decentralized exchanges will further the future of financial systems, panelists say at Consensus
Hong Kong Court Recognizes Cryptocurrencies as Property in Landmark Ruling – What Happens Next?
20.4.2023
The High Court of Hong Kong has made a landmark ruling by recognizing crypto to be property in a legal matter that involved now-defunct crypto exchange Gatecoin.
Judge Linda Chan, who presided over the case, reportedly said that crypto has property attributes, according to an analysis of...