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ECB President Christine Lagarde Blames Climate Change for Europe’s Torrid Inflation
28.8.2022
According to the French politician currently serving as the president of the European Central Bank (ECB), Christine Lagarde, Europe’s scorching hot inflation can be blamed on climate change. During her interview with Madame Figaro, Lagarde stressed that people need to take into account that...
Crypto adoption in Ireland down over 16% in the last year
25.8.2022
Adults in Ireland have become slightly less interested in crypto with a drop in ownership from 12% to 10% in the last year
There Are So Many Space Games, Even NASA Has Noticed
24.8.2022
Phew! This year’s Opening Night Live was kinda exhausting, what with the plethora of new trailers and “world premieres” host Geoff Keighley showered us in. While the two-hour broadcast may be over and done with, one moment from the show is now living in my mind rent-free: a short message from...
Next Block Expo is Aiming to Become the Biggest Blockchain Festival in Europe
24.8.2022
The First edition will be held in Berlin, Germany, from 23-24 November 2022, with more than 5000 attendees. In 4 months from now, the Berlin Station will be the most important place on the European blockchain map, linking together the most important names from the blockchain. “We are bringing...
Bitstamp Sees ‘Massive Crypto Interest’ From Institutional Clients
24.8.2022
The CEO of a major cryptocurrency exchange, Bitstamp, says that his trading platform is seeing “massive crypto interest” from institutional clients. “Many institutional companies are looking to make their first move into crypto,” he explained. Bitstamp’s CEO...
Our Favorite Photos From Japan Expo 2022, Europe's Biggest Cosplay Show
24.8.2022
Just like big shows in the US, cosplay conventions are slowly returning to the calendar in Europe as well, and that includes Japan Expo, held in France and the biggest of its kind on the continent.Read more
Crypto City Guide to Prague: Bitcoin in the heart of Europe
23.8.2022
Bitcoin whales attack sellers at $22.3K as euro drops below USD parity
22.8.2022
Bitcoin struggles to make a return to higher levels despite geopolitical uncertainty striking the Eurozone
Bitcoin price heads above $23.5K after highest EU inflation in history
18.8.2022
Inflation surprises keep coming, while the European central bank refuses to rule out even higher numbers in future
Meta Launches Horizon Worlds Metaverse App in Spain and France
18.8.2022
Meta, the social network company, has expanded the services of its flagship metaverse app, Horizon Worlds, to Spain and France. This move is part of the expansion plan of Meta to offer these services to more countries in Europe this year. While the app was available as an invite-only service...
British Fintech Revolut Granted Crypto License in Cyprus
18.8.2022
U.K.-based digital bank Revolut has been authorized by Cyprus to provide cryptocurrency services to millions of customers on the Old Continent. The fintech firm says the regulatory approval will allow it to establish a European crypto hub in the island nation. Revolut to Expand Crypto Services...
European Central Bank addresses guidance on licensing of digital assets
17.8.2022
Specifically, the ECB will consider crypto firms’ business models, internal governance, and “fit and proper” assessments which apply to licensing other companies
Leading European Tire Retreader Vaculug to Accept Crypto Payments
15.8.2022
Vaculug, a British company that brands itself as Europe’s largest independent tire retreader, will now accept cryptocurrencies for its products and services. Its management says the business must move with the times and offer customers more options than pounds and pence. Vaculug to Take...
EU Parliament’s Rapporteur on MiCA Crypto Law Stefan Berger Sells Pair of Slides as NFT
15.8.2022
“Freedom in a wallet” is how Member of European Parliament Stefan Berger describes the non-fungible token (NFT) he is now selling on Opensea. The NFT represents a pair of ‘Bergoletten’ slides. Shoes symbolize the first step in every development, says Berger who invested...
Built to fall? As the CBDC sun rises, stablecoins may catch a shadow
12.8.2022
Will central banks allow stablecoins to survive? Maybe as a financial instrument for the unbanked or they will be able to peacefully co-exist?
EU Official Says Europe’s MiCA Bill Would Prevent ‘Schemes’ Like Terra From Happening
10.8.2022
SEOUL, South Korea – A European Union official told attendees at the Korea Blockchain Week conference in Seoul on Tuesday that the Terra collapse would have been impossible under the regulatory requirements laid out in the EU’s Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) bill
The Number of Cryptocurrency ATMs Installed Worldwide Surpasses 39,000
8.8.2022
This week the number of cryptocurrency automated teller machines (ATMs) operating worldwide has surpassed the 39,000 mark. Since January 2017 when the count was approaching 1K machines, the number of crypto ATMs has grown by 3,925% since then. Crypto ATM numbers saw exponential growth during...
Soaring Inflation Puts Central Banks on a Difficult Journey
5.8.2022
Tobias Adrian is the Financial Counsellor and Director, and Christopher Erceg and Fabio Natalucci are Deputy Directors at the International Monetary Fund (IMF)'s Monetary and Capital Markets Department.__________...
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Global Professionals Increasingly Interested In Bitcoin & Crypto Payments - Report
5.8.2022
The ongoing market downturn has not discouraged professionals from taking payment in cryptoassets, as indicated by the latest report released by global payroll specialist Deel.
In the first half of 2022, crypto payments represented 5% of wages collected by cross-border professionals, up from...
Binance Card users now have access to XRP, SHIB and AVAX
5.8.2022
Binance Card owners now have access to 14 supported cryptocurrencies, including XRP, AVAX and SHIB, among others