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Coinbase Reports Its First AI-to-AI Crypto Transaction
2.9.2024
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong announced the platform’s first AI-to-AI cryptocurrency transaction, highlighting a new application of digital currency by artificial intelligence agents. Armstrong believes this advancement will enhance AI’s capacity to independently obtain resources...
JPMorgan Executive Sees Big Future for India’s CBDC Initiative
30.8.2024
Naveen Mallela, global co-head of Onyx, JPMorgan’s blockchain and digital currency unit, highlighted the rapid adoption of blockchain technology in India, particularly after the 2022 launch of the central bank digital currency (CBDC), the e-rupee. He noted that CBDCs represent a significant...
India’s Central Bank Governor Discusses CBDC Progress and International Strategy
30.8.2024
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is actively exploring the potential of central bank digital currency (CBDC) on an international scale, according to Governor Shaktikanta Das at the Global Fintech Fest. The RBI is focusing on enhancing CBDC’s interoperability with existing retail payment...
New NCR Atleos/LibertyX feature converts BTC to cash at US ATMs
29.8.2024
Users of the LibertyX ATMs can send BTC to a LibertyX address and receive fiat for their crypto at ATMs in 30 states
Coinflip Expands Cryptocurrency ATM Services to Mexico
28.8.2024
Coinflip has officially launched its digital currency kiosks, otherwise known as automated teller machines (ATMs), in Mexico, marking its second expansion in North America. The latest expansion follows the company’s entry into the Canadian market in 2022. Coinflip Introduces Digital Currency...
RBI Governor Warns Against Rapid CBDC Launch, Advocates Gradual Approach
27.8.2024
The governor of India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Shaktikanta Das, has highlighted the challenges of implementing cross-border digital currency interoperability and the necessity for robust governance. He emphasized the importance of gradual central bank digital currency...
India amasses 5M central bank digital currency users
26.8.2024
India has taken a cautious approach to introducing a CBDC, while local authorities have also refused to regulate crypto transactions
India amasses 5M central bank digital currency users
26.8.2024
India has taken a cautious approach to introducing a CBDC, while local authorities have also refused to regulate crypto transactions
Why 2024 Should Be Bitcoin’s Year to Step Away From Politics
25.8.2024
As the U.S. election season heats up, Bitcoin finds itself once again in the political crossfire. From Washington, D.C., to international capitals, this digital currency has become a talking point, with politicians on both sides of the aisle either championing it as a revolutionary financial tool...
Mercado Libre launches USD-pegged Meli Dollar stablecoin in Brazil
22.8.2024
The new stablecoin will provide Mercado Libre customers a new option for managing their finances in Brazil’s volatile economy
Campaign Advisor Says Harris Will ‘Support Policies’ Promoting Growth of Digital Currencies
22.8.2024
On Wed., Aug. 21, 2024, Bloomberg shared that Vice President Kamala Harris intends to back policies that favor digital currencies. Brian Nelson, a senior advisor for the Harris campaign, told Bloomberg in an interview that if Harris secures the presidency in November, she will “support policies...
Dormant Bitcoin Wallets From 2013 and 2014 Come Alive Moving $20.3M
21.8.2024
As bitcoin hovers just below the $60,000 mark, two long-dormant bitcoin wallets, untouched since 2014 and 2013, sprang to life, moving a total of 342.59 BTC, valued at $20.3 million at today’s rates. 2 Vintage Bitcoin Wallets Suddenly Awaken, Moving $20.3 Million On Wednesday, a bitcoin...
RBI Report Highlights India’s Central Bank Digital Currency Development
21.8.2024
India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), published its August bulletin on Monday. The report discusses several aspects of central bank digital currency (CBDC) and its implications. The RBI is actively involved in developing CBDC initiatives to enhance cross-border payments...
China Supreme Court revises Anti-Money Laundering law to include ‘virtual assets’
20.8.2024
Supreme People’s Procuratorate said there has been a 20-fold increase in people prosecuted for money laundering since 2019.
Dubai court recognizes crypto as valid salary payment: Law Decoded
19.8.2024
Dubai's latest ruling marks a significant shift in the legal acceptance of cryptocurrencies, aligning the UAE with global trends in digital finance
Tether expands USDT to Aptos blockchain for lower fees
19.8.2024
Tether's USDT is now live on the Aptos blockchain, aiming to enhance digital currency use with ultra-low fees
Privacy Fears Undermine Support for Digital Euro in Germany
18.8.2024
Skepticism about the digital euro is strong in Germany, especially among older citizens who prioritize privacy and security in financial transactions. Many Germans remain resistant to the idea of a digital currency, with about half unable to imagine using it. Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel...
Remembering Hal Finney’s Vision: The 20th Anniversary of Reusable Proofs of Work
17.8.2024
This week marks the 20th anniversary of Hal Finney’s introduction of Reusable Proofs of Work (RPOW), a groundbreaking concept that paved the way for today’s digital currencies. Finney’s visionary work continues to echo throughout the cryptocurrency community, underscoring...
Hedge Funds and Brokerages Dominate Bitcoin Assets, Coinshares 13F Filing Analysis Shows
16.8.2024
A recent analysis from Coinshares, spearheaded by its lead research analyst, James Butterfill, brings to light the evolving landscape of bitcoin investments among institutional investors. This report, derived from 13F filings submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), offers...
Dubai court recognizes crypto as a valid salary payment
16.8.2024
UAE lawyer Irina Heaver said the ruling shows the growing acceptance of crypto in employment contracts, recognizing the evolving nature of Web3 financial transactions