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Digital Payments Platform Flexa Launches Crypto Point-of-Sale Tool
16.8.2024
Flexa Components will allow retailers to accept crypto payments like USDC at the point of sale
South Africa’s new AI framework sets foundation for tech leadership
16.8.2024
As stakeholder consultations proceed, the feedback gathered will be instrumental in shaping a robust and effective AI policy
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
Bank of Ghana unveils draft rules for cryptocurrency exchanges
16.8.2024
The Bank of Ghana introduces draft guidelines to regulate digital assets, focusing on exchanges and consumer protection measures
Pierre Poilievre Backs Bill to Ban Central Bank Digital Currency in Canada
16.8.2024
Pierre Poilievre, leader of Canada’s Conservative Party, backs a bill that seeks to ban central bank digital currency (CBDC) in Canada. He argues that a CBDC would give the government excessive control over finances, threatening privacy and economic freedom. “It’s time to put...
Senate Majority Leader: Bipartisan Crypto Legislation Could Pass in 2024
16.8.2024
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is optimistic about passing bipartisan crypto legislation by year’s end, stressing the importance of collaboration to keep the U.S. at the forefront of innovation. At the “Crypto4Harris” event supporting Vice President Kamala Harris’...
Web3 Name Service Firm Unstoppable Domains Secures ICANN Accreditation
15.8.2024
Unstoppable Domains has achieved accreditation from the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), marking its entry as a significant onchain player in the broader domain industry. The accreditation positions the company as the largest ICANN-accredited registrar in the Web3...
Immutable taps Fireblocks to help game developers manage digital assets
15.8.2024
Immutable teams up with Fireblocks to secure asset management for Web3 games, NFTs and DeFi projects within its ecosystem.
New DeFi protocol Nudge aims to unlock hidden value in users’ wallets
15.8.2024
Nudge seeks to unleash a new DeFi primitive called Re: allocation Value
Sotheby's to sell CryptoPunk and Beeple NFT at digital auction
15.8.2024
The online event will occur at 7 pm UTC and end on Aug. 22.
Bitcoin Mining Was Less Profitable in July Than June, Jefferies Says
15.8.2024
August will be a more difficult month for the miners as the price of bitcoin has dropped about 5% while the network hashrate has started to grow again, the report said
Pro-Crypto Fairshake PAC Funds Democrats in Key Senate Races
15.8.2024
A pro-cryptocurrency political group, Fairshake PAC, has invested millions in supporting Democratic Senate candidates in Michigan and Arizona against former President Donald Trump-endorsed Republicans, causing tension within the GOP. Fairshake PAC, along with its affiliated super PACs, committed...
Marathon Digital buys $249M Bitcoin, reserves reach 25K BTC
15.8.2024
Marathon’s latest 4,144 Bitcoin buy comes as boss Fred Thiel last month said it was adopting a “hodl strategy” for the cryptocurrency
Coinshares Weighs Trump and Harris’ Impact on Bitcoin Ahead of 2024 Election
14.8.2024
In a recent report, Coinshares and author Max Shannon examine the potential impact of the 2024 U.S. presidential election on bitcoin, with a focus on the policies and positions of former President Donald Trump and current Vice President Kamala Harris. Coinshares’ analysis suggests that...
Exodus Expands Wallet Capabilities With Blockchain.com On-Ramp Integration
14.8.2024
Exodus Movement, Inc. has announced a new partnership with Blockchain.com to integrate Passkeys Wallet with Blockchain.com’s fiat on-ramp services. The integration aims to streamline the process of creating and funding cryptocurrency wallets, potentially expanding access to digital assets....
Metamask Partners With Mastercard to Launch Crypto-Backed Debit Card in Europe
14.8.2024
Metamask has teamed up with Mastercard and Baanx to launch a debit card that lets users spend their crypto assets directly from their self-custody wallets. Consensys, the firm behind the project, views this new card as a pivotal step in weaving digital currencies into everyday life. Mastercard...
Digital Assets Infrastructure Provider Parfin Raises $10M in Series A Funding
14.8.2024
The company plans to reach $16 million by the end of a second closing
Unstoppable Domains to let farmers accept crypto with new Web3 domain
14.8.2024
The new top-level domain “.farms” will play a role in Farmsent’s blockchain-based marketplace dedicated to farmers.
Bitcoin Scam Targets US County Residents With Fake Warrants
14.8.2024
A scam email targeting residents of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, is falsely soliciting Bitcoin payments to resolve supposed arrest warrants. The fraudulent emails claim to be from authorities like the “FDIC government office warrant division” and include misleading subject lines...
Ripple and SBI Digital Community Partner to Advance Web3 With XRP Ledger
14.8.2024
SBI Digital Community Co. Ltd. has partnered with Ripple Labs Inc. to promote the use of the XRP Ledger in the Web3 space. The partnership will also involve issuing non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on the XRP Ledger and rewarding creators in XRP, aiming to enhance consumer experiences and make Web3...