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IMF Economists Say Countries Should Address Crypto Demand Drivers Instead of Banning
23.6.2023
The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) economists have cautioned that banning cryptocurrency “may not be effective in the long run.” Instead of outlawing crypto, they suggest countries should address “the drivers of crypto demand, including citizens’ unmet digital payment needs.”...
Loyalty, Memberships and Ticketing: How NFTs Will Bring About Mass Adoption
22.6.2023
The conversation around NFTs has shifted from speculation to utility. Now, major players have opted to use NFTs to power loyalty, membership and ticketing services, signaling positive signs for mass adoption
Bitcoin think tank rejects science behind ‘limited adoption problem’ paper
21.6.2023
The researchers claim the ideas driving the conclusions found in the original paper were based on flawed assumptions about the nature of Bitcoin
Bitcoin adoption in Mexico boosted by Lightning partnership with retail giant
21.6.2023
“Imagine if Best Buy, Bank of America, Fox News and an NFL team were all owned by the same individual. All of them will have lightning capabilities in the future,” Jose Lemus, CEO of Ibex Mercado, told Cointelegraph
Gemini Announces Plans for Expansion in Asia-Pacific Amid SEC Lawsuit
21.6.2023
Crypto exchange Gemini has announced plans to expand into the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region to capture the “next wave of growth for crypto.”
The US-based crypto exchange aims to increase its headcount in Singapore and establish an engineering division in India, the platform said in a Monday blog...
French Real Estate Firm Signs Crypto Pay Deal – Is Adoption on the Rise?
21.6.2023
A French real estate firm has signed a partnership deal with domestic crypto pay provider, an indication that the European nation may be the next to embrace crypto-powered commerce.
Per Boursier, Apsys will allow customers to pay using crypto at all of its shopping malls.
The firm operates...
Tech giant Alibaba announces crypto-friendly chair following Daniel Zhang stepping down
20.6.2023
The next company chair of Alibaba has backed several crypto projects through his wealth manager and tweeted he "like[s] crypto" in December 2021
Alibaba Names Crypto-Friendly Joseph Tsai as New Chairman
20.6.2023
Alibaba has announced that crypto-friendly Joseph Tsai, currently Executive Vice Chairman, will replace eight-year veteran chief Daniel Zhang as the company's new Chairman.
In a Tuesday press release, the company also said that Eddie Wu, now chairman of Alibaba’s core Taobao and Tmall online...
Bitcoin ‘Permabull’ Max Keiser: ‘El Salvador Will Be Debt Free by 2030 With Bitcoin’
20.6.2023
Max Keiser, international journalist and chairman of mining company Volcano Energy, has pondered on the importance bitcoin adoption will have for El Salvador in the future. According to Keiser, thanks to bitcoin, El Salvador will be debt free by 2030, as the bitcoin price comes close to one million...
Web3 usernames may see greater adoption due to recent advancements
19.6.2023
New developments such as free usernames, cross-chain names, and chat functions may lead to more addresses being associated with a name
Cointelegraph Accelerator welcomes Web3 venture builder GAMI as a strategic partner
19.6.2023
GAMI, a Web3-focused Venture Builder, hosts a variety of products tailored to the web3 and blockchain world, with partners like Gerard Lopez, a globally renowned entrepreneur and investor
Confirmed: $10 Trillion Asset Manager BlackRock Takes Leap into Crypto, Files for Spot Bitcoin ETF with SEC
16.6.2023
Investment giant BlackRock has filed for a spot bitcoin ETF, a product that is yet to get the green light from the Securities and Exchange Commission.
On Thursday, the firm filed an application with the SEC to launch the iShares Bitcoin Trust, which is intended to allow investors to get direct...
HSBC, Standard Chartered, and Bank of China Pressured by Hong Kong to Embrace Crypto Exchanges – Next Crypto Hub?
15.6.2023
Hong Kong’s banking regulator has reportedly exerted pressure on banks including HSBC, Standard Chartered, and Bank of China to engage with crypto clients.
During a meeting last month, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) questioned why the banks had not accepted crypto exchanges as clients...
Bitcoin-Based Strike Debuts Lightning Network Cross-Border Payments in Mexico – Crypto Adoption on the Rise
15.6.2023
Bitcoin payments firm Strike has extended the reach of its cross-border payments service to Mexico, as the company aims to leverage the country’s expansive remittances market.
As of June 14, 2023, the company has introduced its 'Send Globally' service to the third largest country in Latin America....
AI automation could take over 50% of today’s work activity by 2045: McKinsey
15.6.2023
Management consulting firm McKinsey & Co believes AI will have the “biggest impact” on high-wage workers
Nansen Report: Arbitrum Airdrop Had Positive Impact on Adoption of Network Amid Negative Crypto Market Conditions
14.6.2023
According to a new report by blockchain analytics firm Nansen, the airdrop conducted by Arbitrum has led to an all-time high in both the number of users and transactions on the network.
This development comes despite significant bearish sentiment in the broader markets.And while the surge...
Ripple welcomes MiCA regulation as US lawsuit highlights lack of clarity
14.6.2023
Ripple's operations gear up in Europe and Asian markets despite an ongoing lawsuit instituted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Belgium: Burger Chain to Accept Crypto Pay – Is Adoption on the Rise?
14.6.2023
The Belgian arm of the French fast food chain Black & White Burger has announced that all its stores in the nation will accept crypto payments.
Per the media outlets L’Echo and L’Avenir, the chain also says it has created a “mystery burger,” which will only be made available to customers paying...
With the rising adoption of Solana, the DigiToads presale poses an interesting prospect
13.6.2023
Solana (SOL) has been making headlines in the crypto industry, bouncing back from a transient downturn due to FTX’s bankruptcy and hitting the ground running with a notable uptick in January. The SOL token regained its upward trajectory, boasting an impressive 100% increase. What triggered...
Bank of China Uses Ethereum Blockchain for $28 Million Digital Structured Notes – Crypto Adoption on the Rise?
13.6.2023
Bank of China's investment arm BOCI has utilized the Ethereum blockchain network to issue $28 million worth of digital structured notes.
The bank has become the first Chinese institution to issue this type of tokenized security in Hong Kong, global investment bank UBS said in a recent press...