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How Crypto Could Spearhead Retail Payments in 2022
29.4.2022
Attracted by its reduced fees, faster transactions, and choice selection, here's how retailers could move to embrace the booming industry, which shows no signs of slowing down
7 in 10 Retail and Institutional Investors Plan to Buy More Crypto, Bitstamp Survey Finds
29.4.2022
Most investors plan to spend more on crypto in the next five years, a new survey has found – with both retail and institutional investors looking to delve further into the sector.
The survey was conducted by the crypto exchange Bitstamp, which found that 73% of retail investors and 72%...
7 in 10 Retail and Institutional Investors Plan to Buy More Crypto, Survey Finds
29.4.2022
Most investors plan to spend more on crypto in the next five years, a new survey has found – with both retail and institutional investors looking to delve further into the sector.
The survey was conducted by the crypto exchange Bitstamp, which found that 73% of retail investors and 72%...
DBS Will Focus on Institutional Crypto Before Looking at Retail Trading Desk
29.4.2022
DBS’ Gupta said that institutional and accredited crypto is the bank’s focus for now, but doesn’t entirely rule out a retail crypto platform
Hong Kong Monetary Authority Invites Views on Retail CBDC
27.4.2022
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has issued a discussion paper inviting views on the key issues around a central bank digital currency (CBDC)
Meta will open physical metaverse-themed store in San Francisco Bay Area
25.4.2022
The store, which will be located on the company campus in Burlingame, California, will feature a wall-to-wall curved LED screen that displays what users see using Meta VR headsets
Retail Interest in Bitcoin is Dwindling, Google Data Suggests
22.4.2022
Data from Google’s search trends suggest retail interest in bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies could be waning
Dozen of Bitcoin ATMs planned at the largest EU electronics retailer
21.4.2022
Following a successful Bitcoin ATM pilot by Europe’s largest electronics retailer, 12 new Bitcoin ATMs are coming to Austria’s MediaMarkt stores
US investors realized 6X more crypto gains in 2021 than next country
21.4.2022
Crypto investors from the United States realized nearly $47 billion in gains during 2021, outpacing the UK by a factor of six
Retail interest in crypto declines as investors search for the next big price mover
20.4.2022
Google search data and exchange activity point to declining interest from retail traders as crypto investors search for the next big spark that will bring fresh capital into the ecosystem
Amazon CEO: We’re Likely Not Close to Adding Crypto as Payment in Retail Business
14.4.2022
Andy Jassy did say it was possible, however, that Amazon would sell NFTs in the future
Bitpay Adds Lightning Network, Youth Fashion Brand Pacsun to Accept Payments via Lightning
7.4.2022
On April 6, one of the largest cryptocurrency payment platforms in the world, Bitpay, announced the Atlanta-based company has integrated bitcoin payments via the Lightning Network. According to the announcement on Wednesday, the youth-focused American retail clothing brand Pacific Sunwear (Pacsun)...
Bitcoin retail FOMO spikes most since 2017 but BTC price may still be 'doomed' — analyst
5.4.2022
Smaller Bitcoin entities are rapidly adding to their BTC stash, but this has preceded price tops in times gone by
More than three-quarters of central banks considering a CBDC: research
5.4.2022
The report by PwC shows that 80% of central banks are considering or have already launched a CBDC
SEC chair: retail crypto investors should be protected
4.4.2022
"There’s no reason to treat the crypto market differently just because different technology is used," said Gary Gensler
DBS Retracts Plans to Launch Crypto Exchange for Retail Investors, Cites Regulatory ‘Environment’ Concerns
4.4.2022
The Asian banking giant DBS appears to have reeled in plans to open its crypto exchange services to retail investors – and has apparently been spooked by regulatory concerns....
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First Mover Asia: DBS Bank's Ditching Retail Crypto Delivers a Small Blow to OSL, Less so to Singapore's Crypto Industry; Cryptos Rise Late Sunday
4.4.2022
Even after the news broke, the stock of OSL's parent, BC Technology Group, continued its week-long winning streak on the Hong Kong markets, rising 5%
US Senator Cruz Introduces Bill to Prevent Federal Reserve From Using Digital Currency as Surveillance Tool
2.4.2022
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz has introduced legislation to prohibit the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) directly to individuals and competing with the private sector. The senator from Texas warned that not only would this CBDC model centralize financial information...
Spanish Retail Giant El Corte Inglés to Open Crypto Exchange – Report
31.3.2022
The Spanish retail behemoth El Corte Inglés is reportedly ready to come good on hints last year that it was eyeing a move into the world of crypto – and might join forces with the “global big four” auditing company Deloitte to launch a crypto exchange....
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Ted Cruz introduces companion to Emmer's bill to exclude Fed retail CBDC digital currency issue
30.3.2022
Cruz lends his support to a bill that would keep the U.S. off “an insidious path akin to China’s.”