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Worldcoin Operator Announces Mexico Expansion – Despite Potential Probe
1.5.2024
The Worldcoin operator Tools for Humanity is expanding its services in Mexico, the firm announced, in spite of lawmakers’ calls for a government probe into its iris-scanning drive.
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U.S. House Financial Services Committee Chair Patrick McHenry Blasts Gary Gensler, SEC Over ETH Security Stance
1.5.2024
House Financial Service Committee Chair Patrick McHenry has taken to X to claim United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler “knowingly misled Congress when pressed on the classification” of Ethereum (ETH) in testimony the U.S. regulator gave to the Financial Services...
Priest Allegedly Spent $40,000 On Candy Crush Using Church's Credit Card
30.4.2024
A Catholic priest in Pottstown, Pennsylvania allegedly used a church credit card to spend over $40,000 on “power-ups” in mobile games Mario Kart Tour and Candy Crush over a three-year span.Read more
Trust Wallet Back On Google Play Store After Temporary Removal
29.4.2024
Trust Wallet is reportedly back on the Google Play Store following its temporary removal Monday morning. News of the application's sudden removal comes amid a greater regulatory crackdown on a number of self-custody crypto wallet services.
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zkSNACKs Bans U.S. Users from Wasabi Wallet and Other Services Following Recent Developments
28.4.2024
ACINQ's Phoenix Wallet and zkSNACKs' Wasabi Wallet have decided to discontinue their services for customers in the United States.
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FBI Warns Against Using Unregistered Cryptocurrency Money Transmitting Services
28.4.2024
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a warning about using unregistered cryptocurrency money transmitting services that fail to comply with U.S. anti-money laundering laws. The agency has provided tips for the public to protect themselves, advising them to avoid providers that...
Crypto Biz: X payment system, Block moves into Bitcoin mining and more
26.4.2024
This week’s Crypto Biz examines X’s upcoming payment system, the NYSE’s potential 24/7 trading, Block’s expansion into Bitcoin mining, and more
Deutsche Bundesbank President on Digital Euro: ‘The Eurosystem Has No Interest in Monitoring People’s Payment Patterns’
26.4.2024
Joachim Nagel, President of the Deutsche Bundesbank, praised the privacy traits a hypothetical upcoming digital euro would possess. During a speech, Nagel specified that the Eurosystem would have “no interest” in monitoring the payments and expenses of digital euro users and would...
US senators target cryptocurrency use in child abuse trade
26.4.2024
Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bill Cassidy are asking federal agencies about their technical capacity to combat crypto payments in the sale of child abuse material
Stripe to Resume Crypto Payments, Starting with USDC Stablecoin on Numerous Blockchains
26.4.2024
Fintech giant Stripe has announced its decision to once again allow customers to accept cryptocurrency payments after a six-year break.
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Cboe to Wind Down Spot Crypto Trading Platform to Consolidate Services
26.4.2024
Exchange operator Cboe announced plans on Thursday to wind down its spot crypto trading platform in the third quarter. Cash-settled Bitcoin and Ether futures contracts will transition to the Cboe Futures Exchange in the first half of 2025, pending approval.
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FBI Warns Americans Against Using Unregistered Crypto Money Transmitters
26.4.2024
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a warning to Americans regarding the use of cryptocurrency money-transmitting services that are not registered as Money Services Businesses (MSBs).
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Will A Stablecoin Bill Really Be Passed Before The U.S. Presidential Election? The DGC Policy Officer Cody Carbone Weighs In
25.4.2024
Between Representatives Cynthia Lummis and Kirsten Gillibrand’s new stablecoin bill and Congresswoman Maxine Waters’ renewed optimism in stablecoin legislation, will a new law regulating the cryptocurrencies be enacted anytime soon? The Digital Chamber's Chief Policy Officer, Cody Carbone, weighs...
House committee ranking member says a stablecoin bill could be coming soon
25.4.2024
House Financial Services Committee Ranking Member Maxine Waters said a stablecoin bill “in the short run” was coming amid negotiations with Republican lawmakers and the Senate
Brazilian Megabank Nubank Launches BTC, ETH, SOL Withdrawals
25.4.2024
The Brazilian megabank Nubank is launching withdrawal services for Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Solana (SOL), in the latest bullish move from the neobank.
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Banks could flood into stablecoins if new bill passes: S&P Global
25.4.2024
The Lummis-GillibrandPayment Stablecoin Act introduced to the Senate could see big banks encouraged to take steps into the stablecoin market, says S&P Global Ratings
S&P Global Says US Stablecoin Adoption Could Soar Following New Rules
25.4.2024
S&P Global said the recent change in rules involving the Lummis-Gillibrand Payment Stablecoin Act could see U.S. stablecoin adoption soar as the regulatory framework could bolster confidence.
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Coca‑Cola pours $1.1B into generative AI experiment with Microsoft
24.4.2024
Microsoft intends to use services like Azure OpenAI Service and Copilot for Microsoft 365 to help drive AI innovation for the Coca‑Cola Company and its network of independent bottlers worldwide
PayPal Proposes Incentive Program for Bitcoin Miners Utilizing Low-Carbon Energy
23.4.2024
On April 22, PayPal announced a new initiative to support Bitcoin mining that uses less energy. The multinational payment company intends to use Bitcoin to compensate cryptocurrency miners that use renewable energy.
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Crypto Trader FalconX Unveils Institution-Friendly Custody, Trading and Credit Services
23.4.2024
Derivatives exchange Deribit is the first to integrate FalconX’s Prime Connect