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A decentralized app store might lead crypto toward more centralization
17.7.2021
On the inevitable journey into the mainstream, crypto might replace one gatekeeper with another. Are we ready for this sacrifice?
New project aims to bring global crypto miners to Russia
16.7.2021
Russian crypto advocates are already collaborating with a consortium including some of China’s largest crypto mining-related companies
Crypto offers more freedom, Coinbase CEO responds to DOGE creator
16.7.2021
Crypto is a “much-needed breath of fresh air” for those who believe that state solutions are often “inefficient, overpromise or underdeliver,” Brian Armstrong said
Constitutional Lawyer Attacks Bukele’s Bitcoin Adoption Plan
16.7.2021
A constitutional lawyer has questioned the legality of El Salvador President Nayib Bukele’s bid to make bitcoin (BTC) legal tender alongside the United States dollar.
Per ElSalavador.com, the website of the El Diario de Hoy newspaper, the constitutional lawyer Enrique Anaya has claimed that...
Kenyan electoral commission nominee clamors for blockchain voting
15.7.2021
One electoral commission aspirant in Kenya has said the country should consider adopting blockchain-based voting
Bingbon Adds Ruble, Hryvnia, and Tenge Support in Bid to Expand Geographical Presence
15.7.2021
A tie-up between payment processor Advcash and Bingbon will help the social cryptocurrency trading exchange extend its services to Ukraine, Kazakhstan, and Russia through a newly introduced fiat on and off-ramp. Eastern European Fiat Support Echoes Regional Crypto Adoption Outside of North America...
BlackRock CEO signals low demand for crypto from long-term investors
14.7.2021
“We see very little in terms of investor demand” for crypto, BlackRock CEO said
Hedge funds see the crypto market decline as an investment opportunity
13.7.2021
From rebalancing cash positions to announcing new investment products, hedge funds seem undeterred by the current crypto market decline
Vow Introduces the Next Step in the Evolution of Crypto-Based Currencies
13.7.2021
Since the beginning of 2021, the cryptocurrency industry has experienced a marked surge in popularity, as institutions and individuals flock to the rapidly developing space in large numbers. Whilst the barrier to enter the space has significantly decreased since its birth a decade ago, there remain...
Australian government awards $4M in grants to two blockchain startups
13.7.2021
The new investment aims to explore blockchain’s capability to expand the competitiveness of Australia’s critical minerals and food and beverage industries
Bringing Crypto Mass Adoption to the UAE
13.7.2021
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Crypto mass adoption has been the biggest aim for the entirety of the crypto space since Bitcoin came into existence back in 2013. Usually, people do a variety of things they don’t understand even if it...
UAE to experiment and launch an in-house digital currency
12.7.2021
As a part of the 2023-2026 strategy, CBUAE intends to be among the world's top 10 regulators
El Salvador Bitcoin move will put pressure on network: JPMorgan
12.7.2021
Daily payment activity in El Salvador would represent more than 1% of the total value of BTC that have been transferred between wallets in the past year, JPMorgan experts say
China Has Dispersed Over $40 Million of Digital Yuan in Red Envelopes, Report Reveals
11.7.2021
China, which has arguably the most advanced digital currency project among leading nations, has so far handed out more than $40 million in red envelopes with digital yuan. The promotional campaign for the CBDC is currently focused on five major cities, taking into account their regional development...
Technically Capable Bitcoin Has Other Mass Adoption Challenges To Solve
11.7.2021
Bitcoin (BTC)’s price may be wobbling at the moment, but the most popular cryptocurrency continues to attract a steady stream of interest from the wider world. Most recently, US-based payments giant NCR and digital asset management company NYDIG partnered to let around 24m customers of 650 US banks...
Thailand Sees Rising Adoption of Cryptocurrencies as Means of Payment — Warns of Risks
11.7.2021
Bank of Thailand says a growing number of companies are asking for payments in cryptocurrencies, such as bitcoin and ether. The central bank reiterates its stance on crypto and warns of the risks of using them as a means of payment. The Bank of Thailand (BOT), the country’s central bank...
6YO Cardano Still Compensates Lack Of Adoption With Plans & Hopes
10.7.2021
Charles Hoskinson. Source: a video screenshot, Youtube, Real Vision Finance
Cardano (ADA) has been one of the better performing major cryptoassets this year. When bitcoin (BTC) started tanking following Tesla’s rejection of the cryptocurrency in May, ADA began a climb up to its current all-time...
Majority of Salvadorans Skeptical of BTC as Currency, Poll Finds
10.7.2021
President Nayib Bukele’s adoption of cryptocurrency as legal tender in his country is not being met with deep understanding by most of his fellow Salvadorans, a new survey suggests. Almost half of the respondents admitted they knew nothing about Bitcoin, while two-thirds aren’t ready...
UN commission serves new warning against BTC adoption in El Salvador
9.7.2021
ECLAC executive secretary stressed that there is no study yet that would have investigated potential risks or benefits of El Salvador accepting BTC as legal tender
Crypto usage in Turkey jumped by elevenfold in a year, new survey shows
8.7.2021
A new survey conducted in Turkey reveals how the perception of cryptocurrencies evolved over the last year