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Big Indian Merchants Including Reliance Retail Start Accepting CBDC
2.2.2023
India's central bank digital currency known as the digital rupee will start getting accepted as a retail payment by some of the biggest merchants in the nation including Reliance Retail, India's largest retail chain
India’s Largest Retail Chain to Accept Payments in CBDC
2.2.2023
India's largest retailer Reliance Retail has announced plans to accept payments in the digital rupee in a move that could boost the nation's adoption of CBDCs....
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Indian retail chain rolls out support for CBDC payments in stores: Report
2.2.2023
Reliance Retail has implemented support for the digital rupee in its gourmet store line Freshpik
Retail giant Pick n Pay to accept Bitcoin in 1,628 stores across South Africa
1.2.2023
Grocery retailer Pick n Pay is expanding its Bitcoin coverage to all stores in the country following a three-month pilot testing phase
Binance's SWIFT banking partner set to ban USD transfers below $100K
22.1.2023
Binance stressed that credit and debit card payments will continue to be accepted and that non-USD bank transfers would still be processed through the SWIFT payment system
Bots are critical a critical tool for retail investors
20.1.2023
Bots help remove emotions from trading. Functions like these make them even more valuable for neophyte traders than for experts
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH, BTC Lower, US Retail Sales Slow
19.1.2023
Ethereum fell lower on Thursday, as cryptocurrency markets continued to react to the latest U.S. retail sales figures. Sales in the United States fell by more than expected, coming in 1.1% lower in December. Bitcoin also declined in today’s session, with prices falling below the $21,000...
Digital Currency Group Suspends Dividends Amid Regulatory Trouble With Subsidiary Genesis
18.1.2023
According to a shareholders’ letter from Digital Currency Group (DCG) viewed by finance and crypto publication Coindesk, the company has suspended dividends until further notice. This news follows the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charging a subsidiary firm of DCG, Genesis...
Bitcoin sees new 4-month high as US PPI, retail data posts 'big misses'
18.1.2023
A further boost to crypto markets precedes the Wall Street open, but order books are warning of "fading" upside
Bitcoin and Other Crypto Prices Pump After US Retail Sales and PPI Inflation Falls More Than Expected
18.1.2023
Bitcoin and wider crypto prices are getting a strong tailwind today after the release of the latest US economic data shows softening inflation and slowing retail sales.
Bitcoin at the time of writing is priced at $21,565, up 0.9% and Ethereum is currently 0.85% higher at $1,602.
The closely...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Hits Highest Point Since September
18.1.2023
Bitcoin rose to its highest level since September, as markets prepared for the release of U.S. retail sales data. This afternoon’s economic release is expected to show a cooling off of sales, as consumers prepare for a recession. Ethereum also rose on the news, as it continued to hover close...
Hong Kong is Setting Up a Shortlist of Tokens Retail Can Trade - Which Coins Will Make the List
12.1.2023
Hong Kong’s financial regulator is expected to create a dedicated whitelist of tokens that retail users will be allowed to trade.
The new token whitelist was proposed on Wednesday by Julia Leung, the CEO of Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) during a panel discussion in Hong Kong....
Hong Kong watchdog aims to restrict retail traders to liquid products
11.1.2023
When asked about Bitcoin or Ether, SFC executive Julia Leung Fung-yee did not respond but reiterated that “highly liquid” will be allowed
Hong Kong to Propose Approved Set of Crypto Tokens for Retail Trading: Reuters
11.1.2023
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) will allow retail trading in a select group of cryptocurrencies as it attempts to turn the city into a crypto hub
Using blockchain technology to combat retail theft
7.1.2023
Blockchain technology may be a solution when it comes to anti-theft measures for retailers
Report: Fanatics to Sell 60% of Candy Digital Stake Amid Struggling NFT Market
6.1.2023
Fanatics, the retailer specializing in licensed sports merchandise, is divesting 60% of its stake in the non-fungible token (NFT) company Candy Digital, according to reports. The company is selling its Candy Digital stake to an investor group associated with billionaire Mike Novogratz and his firm...
Car Manufacturer Maruti Suzuki Launches Metaverse Showroom Experience in India
3.1.2023
Maruti Suzuki, one of the biggest car manufacturers in India, has announced that it is taking its customer retail experience to the metaverse. The company announced on Jan. 1, it would launch a VR (virtual reality) network for its Arena showroom series, allowing its users to experience the Maruti...
Hong Kong brokers line up for SFC approval ahead of new virtual asset trading legislation
2.1.2023
The Legislative Council of Hong Kong passed legislation that will soon open up virtual assets to retail investors, and local financial services are lining up for licensing approval
Celsius amasses 30 potential bidders for its assets, withdrawal motion approved
21.12.2022
The bankrupt lender is set to hold auctions for its assets in January, while it's been given the green light to return some customer funds
Capgemini: Nine out of Ten Consumers Interested in the Metaverse
17.12.2022
A report issued by Capgemini, a consulting firm, has found that most consumers are at least curious about the metaverse and what it might bring to their lives. The report, which also examined consumer and company expectations of immersive experiences, explains that many are already taking advantage...