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Study Shows Fastest Growing L2 Blockchains Adopt Users in Weeks, Not Months
2.9.2023
The newest layer two (L2) blockchains are being adopted at record speeds, with some reaching one million users within weeks rather than months, according to a study by Coingecko. L2 Blockchains Hit One Million Users Faster Than Ever, Coingecko Study Shows A layer two (L2) blockchain runs alongside...
Just Over Half of Turkey’s Adults Invested in Crypto Assets Between Nov. 2021 and May 2023 — Study
1.9.2023
In the 18 months between Nov. 2021 and May 2023, the proportion of Turkish adults who invested in cryptocurrencies grew from 40% to 52%, data from the latest Kucoin report has shown. The report also revealed that 54% of Turkish adults who invested in crypto for the first time in the past year were...
Circle Partners With Mercado Pago to Offer USDC to Chilean Customers
1.9.2023
Circle, a financial services company, has announced a new partnership with Mercado Pago, Mercado Libre’s digital payments wallet, to bring the USDC stablecoin to its Chilean customers. The partnership will allow millions of users in Chile to access USDC via Mercado Pago’s services...
Likou, China, to Become Digital Yuan ‘Demonstration Town’ – CBDC Adoption Gathers Pace?
1.9.2023
A Chinese town has agreed to become a digital yuan “demonstration town” after striking a CBDC deal with a major, state-run bank.
Per JSChina, the deal was struck in Likou, a town in Siyang County, near the city of Suqian in China’s Jiangsu Province.
The People’s Government of Likou Town...
US Bitcoiner Moves to El Salvador in Anticipation of ‘Bitcoin City’
1.9.2023
El Salvador’s Bitcoin City has reportedly attracted its first international “resident,” with an American bitcoiner moving to the area where the city is being constructed.
Per the government-aligned newspaper Diario El Salvador, the man’s name is Corbin Keegan.
He was described as “an American...
Dogecoin Price Prediction as Robinhood Adds DOGE Swaps – Adoption on the Rise?
31.8.2023
The Dogecoin price has gained by 2% in the past 24 hours, rising to $0.066622 after Robinhood added DOGE support to its custodial cryptocurrency wallet.
The news, which also brings DOGE-based swaps to Robinhood, has helped the meme token rise by 5% in the past week, yet it remains down by 12%...
Turkey Crypto Investors Rise by 12% as Inflation Continues to Plague the Country
31.8.2023
Turkish adults are increasinglyy turning to cryptocurrency investments as the country continues to suffer from soaring inflation.
According to a recent survey conducted by major crypto exchange KuCoin, over half of the Turkish population is now participating in the crypto market.
This...
China Set for Digital Yuan Adoption Drive Ahead of Asian Games
31.8.2023
China is readying a fresh digital yuan adoption push ahead of next month’s Asian Games, with the nation ready to show off its CBDC to a large international audience for the first time.
Citizens in the pilot zones will be able to buy tickets for the event using the central bank’s official CBDC...
A Guide to TradFi Blockchain Adoption
30.8.2023
As financial institutions look to come on-chain, total value locked, or TVL, is anticipated to be the leading indicator of where adoption will occur
Why Good Indexes Are Vital to Crypto’s Future
30.8.2023
Indexing is vital for the advancement of new asset classes like crypto, but the U.S. regulatory crackdown is hampering their development
Crypto Analyst Predicts Stablecoin Adoption Boom Even in Face of Hostile Regulation
30.8.2023
Jamie Coutts, an analyst from Bloomberg Intelligence, has predicted that stablecoin adoption will grow significantly once the issue of hostile regulations in the U.S. is put aside, noting “adoption under the hood is exploding.” Coutts believes that stablecoin usage may overtake bitcoin...
Bitcoin Adoption Grows in Argentina as El Salvador Proceeds with Caution
30.8.2023
Bitcoin adoption in Argentina is surging, contrasting the more measured approach seen in El Salvador. As Argentina grapples with soaring inflation, its citizens are increasingly turning to Bitcoin, driven by economic challenges and political shifts....
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29.8.2023
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Asia's Richest Man Mukesh Ambani To Invest In Blockchain To Drive 'Digital Adoption In India'
28.8.2023
Indian multinational conglomerate Reliance’s financial services arm – Jio Financial Services (JFS) – is tapping blockchain tech and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) for its offerings.
Reliance head and Asia’s top billionaire Mukesh Ambani said during the company's annual general meeting...
Ethereum Price Prediction as OnlyFans Parent Company Confirms ETH Holdings – Crypto Adoption on the Rise?
28.8.2023
The Ethereum price has dropped by 1% in the past 24 hours, falling to $1,633 as the cryptocurrency market as a whole slips by 0.5% in the same amount of time.
ETH is now down by 2% in a week and by 12% in the last 30 days, with the coin remaining up by 36% since the beginning of the year....
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Oman's Multi-Million Crypto Investments Trigger Sharia Compliance Discussion
28.8.2023
The Sultanate of Oman is continuing its push into the world of cryptocurrency with a series of multi-million-dollar investments.
The country, located on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula, aims to establish itself as a digital hub in a highly competitive region.
The government...
India’s Prime Minister Calls for Global Crypto Framework With Focus on Unified Approach, Adoption, Democratization
28.8.2023
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi says crypto needs “a global framework and regulations.” He stressed: “The rapid pace of change of technology is a reality — there is no point in ignoring it or wishing it away. Instead, the focus should be on adoption, democratization, and a unified approach.”...
Growing Use of AI in Making Web3 Games Hints at Accelerated Adoption of Blockchain — Cronos Labs MD
27.8.2023
The use of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) when launching Web3 games as well as developers’ emergence as experts at community management are some of the promising trends in blockchain gaming that can accelerate mass adoption, Ken Timsit, the managing director (MD) at Cronos Labs, has said. Timsit...
Real-World Challenges Pose Threats to Bitcoin's Next Bull Run – Here's What You Need to Know
26.8.2023
Bitcoin (BTC) faces a myriad of real-world obstacles on its journey to the next bull run.
As the world's largest cryptocurrency struggles to regain the heights it reached in 2021, experts argue that Bitcoin needs to address several challenges before expecting a major rally.
One immediate hurdle...
US Treasury Department Proposes New Reporting Requirements for Digital Asset Brokers – An Attempt to “Kill” Crypto Adoption?
25.8.2023
The US Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on Friday released new proposed regulations that would require the brokers of digital assets to report certain sales and exchanges in an effort to crack down on tax cheats, as well as to assist law-abiding taxpayers know how much...