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Argentina’s E-Commerce Giant MercadoLibre Reports $21 Million in Customer Crypto Assets
2.11.2023
MercadoLibre , the renowned e-commerce platform in Argentina, has seen notable growth in its crypto segment. According to the company’s latest quarterly earnings report, MercadoLibre’s customers held a total of $21 million in crypto assets as of September 2023, a significant increase...
Dubai Moves Forward with Crypto Adoption as WadzPay Secures VARA Initial Approval
2.11.2023
  On October 31, the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) gave “Initial Approval” to WadzPay signifying a noteworthy stride towards broadening crypto adoption in Dubai. The approval is part of WadzPay’s progress toward achieving a comprehensive Virtual Asset...
Games Backed by Disney, Alibaba, Google, Square Enix Will Build on Immutable zkEVM, ‘Blockchain Gaming to Become Synonymous with Gaming’
2.11.2023
Three new upcoming games from Australia and Asia-based teams have committed to building on Zero-Knowledge (ZK) proof-based scaling rollup Immutable zkEVM. In an interview with Cryptonews, Michael Powell, Product Marketing Lead at Web3 gaming platform Immutable, discussed the relevance of ZK...
Want Crypto Adoption? Give Consumers What They Really Want
2.11.2023
It’s time to accept consumers for who they really are, and give them what they really want, which is money, status and functionality, says Magalena Kala
Crypto remittances offer cheaper alternative, but still face challenges to adoption
2.11.2023
Crypto remittances are a lifeline for many people who need to send money to their loved ones, as they provide faster, cheaper and more transparent transactions than traditional methods
Deutsche Telekom Becomes Validator of Privacy-Focused Aleph Zero, More to Come
2.11.2023
Privacy-enhancing layer-1 blockchain Aleph Zero has announced Deutsche Telekom’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Deutsche Telekom MMS, as its newest validator. Talking to Cryptonews, execs from the two companies discussed the relevance of supporting blockchains, what it means when a major company...
Adidas and Bugatti Collaborate on Limited-Edition Soccer Shoes with Digital Twins
2.11.2023
Luxury carmaker Bugatti and shoe giant Adidas have partnered to auction a limited-edition football shoe, which will come with a digital twin. According to the announcement, the two companies have joined hands to create “a stunning, limited edition football boot.” The so-called...
Number of Russian Crypto Transactions ‘Has Tripled in 2023,’ Says Kremlin
2.11.2023
The Kremlin believes the number of crypto transactions conducted in Russia has risen by three times in 2023, with transfer volumes “doubling.” The claims were made by Yuri Chikhanchin, the head of Rosfinmonitoring, in an interview with the Russian media outlet Izvestia. Formally known...
Investigation Reveals El Salvador Misused One-Third of $600 Million COVID Relief for Bitcoin
1.11.2023
The COVID-19 pandemic plunged El Salvador into economic turmoil in 2020, causing GDP to plummet nearly 8% and leaving many struggling to survive the strict lockdown measures. So when the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (BCIE) approved a $600 million loan in 2021 to provide relief...
Blockchain Investment Firm Hivemind Expands to Hong Kong, Appoints Veteran Banker as Head of Asia
1.11.2023
Hivemind Capital Partners, a prominent web3 and digital asset investment firm, has announced plans to expand operations to Hong Kong. The company has also appointed Stanley Huo, a seasoned investment banker, as its head of Asia, according to a Tuesday press release.   With over 15 years...
Lack of Global Regulation and Inconsistencies Could Hinder Stablecoin Cross-border Utility: CPMI Report
31.10.2023
Financial authorities continue to tip stablecoins as a pathway to better cross-border payments but a new report shows that regulations, competition, and network scale pose threats to wider adoption. The Committee on Payment and Market Infrastructures (CPMI) explained the vast utilities...
Siemens and Microsoft partner to push AI adoption in industrial sectors
31.10.2023
Microsoft and Siemens revealed a new generative-AI assistant catering to professionals in the manufacturing, healthcare, transportation and infrastructure industries
From payments to DeFi: A closer look at the evolving stablecoin ecosystem
31.10.2023
The stablecoin ecosystem has evolved significantly over the years, with new regulations and models shaping the landscape
Ripple Records 3 Million NFTs Minted on Its XRP Ledger – Adoption on the Rise?
30.10.2023
The XRP Ledger has successfully minted 3 million NFTs using the XLS-20 standard. This marks a significant feat in the NFT landscape. $XRP Ledger Smashes Big Milestone. #CryptoNews via @coinjupiter — Coin Jupiter (@coinjupiter) October 30, 2023 Based on data from Bithomp, a total of 3,357,404...
Hong Kong Uncertain on e-HKD Issuance, Says Retail CBDC Needs More Study
30.10.2023
As financial institutions worldwide explore the adoption of digital currencies, Hong Kong’s stance on its own Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), known as e-HKD, remains cautious. A recently published report by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) highlights both the opportunities...
USDT Stablecoin Adoption in Brazil Skyrockets to 80% Share of Crypto Transactions
30.10.2023
The adoption of the popular stablecoin Tether (USDT) in Brazil has experienced a remarkable surge in 2023, now constituting a staggering 80% of all crypto transactions within the country. According to data provided by Brazil’s tax agency that was first reported on by Cointelegraph, the total...
Bitcoin builder climbs Africa's tallest mountain to raise awareness
30.10.2023
Advocates for the Bitcoin Lightning Network and decentralized protocol NOSTR fueled Kweks' Kilimanjaro climb
Bitcoin-Friendly El Salvador Poised to Become Financial Center of the Americas, Says VanEck Strategy Adviser
30.10.2023
Incoming investment capital and immigration will lead to a major economic shift that will turn El Salvador into a financial center, argued Gabor Gurbacs, strategy adviser of investment management giant VanEck. Gurbacs tweeted that, “I say often to portfolio managers and asset allocators that...
El Salvador pro-Bitcoin president Nayib Bukele launches re-election bid
30.10.2023
Despite Bukele’s popularity, some critics argue he isn’t eligible to be re-elected under El Salvador’s constitution
Brazil’s USDT adoption soars in 2023, makes up 80% of all crypto transactions
29.10.2023
USDT has seen a significant surge in adoption in Brazil, accounting for 80% of all cryptocurrency transactions in the country so far in 2023