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Argentina’s Peso Plunges After Central Bank Tightens Foreign Exchange Controls: Citizens Discuss Bitcoin Adoption
18.9.2020
The Argentine peso plunged by more than 10% shortly after the country’s central bank announced measures to tighten controls on the movement of foreign currency. The peso, which is officially pegged at 72 for every USD, touched new lows of 145 to the greenback on the black market. The latest...
Federal payments licensing push could boost crypto adoption
11.9.2020
The Office of the Comptroller’s move to license payments firms at the federal level is receiving push-back from state regulators
Ukraine, Russia, South Africa, Nigeria Among Top Countries by Cryptocurrency Adoption
9.9.2020
Ukraine, Russia, China, South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, and the U.S. are among the top-ranking countries by cryptocurrency adoption, according to the 2020 Global Crypto Adoption Index compiled by blockchain data analytics firm Chainalysis. Countries With Highest Crypto Adoption Chainalysis’...
US lags behind Russia and China for crypto adoption: Chainalysis
9.9.2020
Ukraine beats Russia, China, and more in adoption metrics according to new research from Chainalysis
Ukraine, Russia, Venezuela Beat China & US in Crypto Adoption + More News
8.9.2020
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Ukraine, Russia, and Venezuela have taken three top spots in the Global Crypto Adoption Index, announced by Chainalysis today. "While trading...
Ukraine Leads Global Crypto Adoption, Chainalysis Says in New Report
8.9.2020
Ukraine, Russia and Venezuela are the top three countries by crypto adoption in the world, according to Chainalysis
Payment giants drive crypto adoption by engaging with startups
3.9.2020
Companies like Visa and Mastercard are taking an interest in crypto startups to drive growth, but does this challenge the fundamentals of crypto?
Venezuela’s Bitcoin Use Soars Amid Hyperinflation: 3rd on Global Crypto Adoption Index
31.8.2020
Venezuelans have become increasingly interested in cryptocurrency as their country faces dire economic crisis and hyperinflation, a new study by blockchain data analytics firm Chainalysis shows. The firm’s Global Crypto Adoption Index ranks Venezuela third as “The country has reached...
Dash Nigeria Takes Digital Currency Education Campaign to Regulators and Key Institutions
27.8.2020
With sophisticated fraud schemes seemingly overwhelming the African crypto market, there is a growing need for players in the space to help fight this scourge. Some are responding through increased educational campaigns, which they hope will not only turn the tide against scammers but will also...
Bitcoin Capital hopes to foster mass crypto adoption via its exchange-traded product
26.8.2020
Bitcoin Capital allocates 83% to BTC, but only 1% to ETH
P2P Cryptocurrency Exchanges in Africa Pivot: Nigeria and Kenya the Target Markets
25.8.2020
Leading cryptocurrency exchanges are bullish about Africa’s growth prospects as evidenced by their ongoing forays into the continent. During the month of August, Kucoin crypto exchange announced the addition of Nigeria’s naira currency as a payment option on its peer-to-peer platform....
Samsung Phone Support for Gemini Exchange Can Further Crypto Adoption
15.8.2020
Samsung and Gemini’s joint efforts may help to overcome some of the roadblocks facing the global adoption of cryptocurrencies
Crypto Adoption Soars in Slovenia: Over 1,000 Locations Accept Cryptocurrencies
8.8.2020
Cryptocurrency adoption is growing rapidly in Slovenia. More than 1,000 locations in the country now accept cryptocurrency payments, including cafes, restaurants, dentists, hair salons, and hotels. Cryptocurrency Adoption Soars in Slovenia The number of locations accepting cryptocurrencies through...
Mastercard and Visa Are Making Bold Moves Toward Mass Crypto Adoption
31.7.2020
Global payment processors Mastercard and Visa are laying the foundations for crypto support that may drive adoption on a global scale
New Data Debunks Reports of Turkey as Leader in Crypto Adoption
24.7.2020
A new survey shows that Turks may not be trading and using cryptocurrencies as much as previous reports have indicated
Bitbns collaborates with Sylo to boost crypto adoption in India
17.7.2020
The fledgling Indian crypto market has got a new boost as the Global software company Sylo has joined hands with Bitbns, India’s premier cryptocurrency exchange. With this new collaboration, Sylo is looking to tap on the early opportunities available in the Indian market. There is immense potential...
Singapore’s National Payments System Can Guide Global Crypto Adoption
16.7.2020
Blockchain payments project Ubin can lay the financial blueprint for countries looking to explore crypto tech in a fully regulated manner
Bitso Hits 1M Users as Crypto Adoption Spikes in Latin America
9.7.2020
Ripple and Coinbase-backed cryptocurrency exchange Bitso has topped Argentina’s crypto market in the six months after launch
COVID-19 Could Accelerate Crypto Adoption
7.7.2020
Coinbase’s former CTO believes over powered governments could lead to accelerated crypto adoption post COVID-19
Over 2,500 Austrian Merchants Can Now Accept Cryptocurrency Payments
4.7.2020
More than 2,500 merchants in Austria can accept three types of cryptocurrencies via the payment processor Salamantex. The company explained that the system was tested with a number of select A1 5Gi network shops. Since the Covid-19 outbreak, contactless payments have been trending more so than they...