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El Salvador’s Bukele Adds 19 Bitcoin as IMF Pushes Back on BTC Adoption
4.3.2025
The IMF said bitcoin usage remains marginal in El Salvador, with minimal circulation as a payment method due to its high price volatility and low public trust
Dune Analytics Reaches 100 Supported Blockchains as Multi-Chain Usage Rises
26.2.2025
Dune Analytics announced support for 100 blockchains on February 26, 2025, expanding its data tools amid increasing demand for unified cross-chain analytics. Dune’s Cross-Chain Data Tools Now Cover 100 Networks The blockchain analytics and intelligence platform Dune now integrates major...
Avalanche Blockchain's December Upgrade Cut Usage Fees by 75%
30.1.2025
The upgrade was designed to make Avalanche cheaper. It worked
Euro Usage Tanks, Leading Decline Among Currencies on SWIFT Over the Last 10 Years
31.12.2024
According to data released by SWIFT, the use of the euro as a settlement currency for international payments has fallen significantly. Its utilization share has decreased by 6.83% compared to 2014, with only 22.29% of global payments employing it. Euro Tanks, Dollar Thrives in Swift Share Charts...
CAT, MOG, SHIB Among Meme Tokens Added to Chainlink Services
23.12.2024
Offering on various networks increases visibility and distribution for a token, helping drive investment and usage among network users
1 in 5 US voters traded, invested in or used crypto, says new poll
18.12.2024
A recent Emerson College poll found around 19% of US voters had used crypto, and a majority had a favorable opinion of Donald Trump
Ethereum Blob Usage Explodes as Traders Rush to Layer 2 Solutions
26.11.2024
Ethereum has seen a surge in blob usage, averaging over 21,000 blobs this month, matching March's record activity.The Dencun upgrade allows Layer 2 solutions to efficiently bundle transactions and post them to Ethereum.Blob fees spiked, leading to the burning of over 166 ETH worth $560,000 in...
Internet Computer cross-chain protocol usage up 13x amid Bitcoin DeFi boom
4.11.2024
Network activity across all Internet Computer protocols has increased 150% year-over-year, according to Dfinity.
Stripe's Acquisition of Bridge Validates the Usage of Stablecoins: Bernstein
22.10.2024
Stablecoins have emerged as the main use-case for blockchains, especially for cross-border payments, the report said
Crypto Usage Setting Records Amid Regulatory Uncertainty, A16z Says in Report
16.10.2024
The report highlights a dramatic increase in blockchain activity, with 220 million addresses interacting with the technology at least once in September, triple the number in late 2023
FBI accused of violating MIT License in smart contract code usage
10.10.2024
The FBI has faced claims over the improper use of OpenZeppelin’s libraries in its smart contracts, sparking legal concerns
Latam Insights Encore: Brazil Shows How States Should Keep an Eye on Crypto Usage for Nefarious Purposes
17.9.2024
Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and cryptocurrency news from last week. In this edition, we discuss how Brazil is becoming an example of how states should enforce crypto compliance by battling tax evasion and pursuing money laundering groups...
Inferno Drainer usage triples as crypto scams soar in 2024
29.8.2024
According to data from Web3 security firm Blockaid, the number of Inferno Drainer DApps surged to 40,000 by the end of July
Tether Invests $3 Million in Kem App to Boost USDT Usage in the Middle East
14.8.2024
Stablecoin issuer Tether has announced a $3 million strategic investment in the Kem app, a platform for money transfers and financial management. This collaboration aims to introduce USDT on Kem’s platform, promoting widespread adoption in the Middle East and enhancing financial inclusion....
Bank of England Pushes for Swift Digital Payment Solutions as Cash Usage Drops
31.7.2024
The Bank of England (BOE) is urging UK banks to expedite their digital payment solutions as cash use declines. The BOE’s recent paper highlights the need for innovations that allow direct payments from bank accounts, bypassing credit and debit cards, to save time and costs for consumers...
Crypto Biz: Tether to track USDT usage, Cipher gets takeover offer, and more
19.7.2024
This week’s Crypto Biz also explores Tether’s new hiring, a takeover bid for Cipher, Grayscale new decentralized AI fund, Ether ETFs, and more
Tether hires Chainalysis’ chief economist for USDT usage reports
15.7.2024
Tether has appointed Philip Gradwell as head of economics to improve transparency on USDT usage to regulators
China leads the world in gen AI adoption but falls behind in full implementation
9.7.2024
A recent study revealed that China leads the world in AI usage and investment, while the U.S. remains the leader in fully implementing the technology
‘Secrecy of Crypto Usage’ Drives Youth Cryptocurrency Adoption, Says Nigerian Regulator
29.6.2024
According to a Nigerian regulator, young people who are adopting cryptocurrencies are drawn to their secrecy, and many of them do not have bank accounts. However, the regulator also stated that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will continue to caution users about the potential risks...
India’s Digital Rupee Usage Drops Drastically After Initial Surge
26.6.2024
India’s central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital rupee, has experienced a significant decline in usage, decreasing to a tenth of its peak in December 2023, according to sources involved in the pilot project. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) initially reached 1 million daily retail...