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Adoption Picks up Pace in LATM with Brazilian Central Bank’s DeFi Project & Developments in Argentina
30.8.2022
Crypto adoption is on the march in Brazil, where the nation’s Central Bank has commissioned a commercial banking giant to build a DeFi solution for its prototype central bank digital currency (CBDC). Meanwhile, across the border in Argentina, a city says that it will accept tax payments made using...
Iran Passes Bill to Authorize Use of Crypto for Imports
30.8.2022
Iran has passed a bill authorizing trade transactions with cryptocurrencies, officially approving the use of digital assets for imports.
The bill redefines regulations on cryptocurrencies, the authorization to use cryptocurrencies for imports, and the supply of fuel and electricity for mining...
Australian regulators rattle their saber as adoption takes a major leap: Law Decoded, Aug. 22-29
29.8.2022
ASIC prepares to put crypto and DeFi firmly in its sights. Australia’s Northern Territory Racing Commission is preparing to adopt cryptocurrencies in gambling
MEXC Global Launches the World’s First Blue-Chip NFT Index to Fast-Track Adoption
29.8.2022
MEXC Global, one of the most liquid cryptocurrency exchanges with over seven million users, has launched the world’s first index for blue-chip non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to lower the participation threshold for interested retail investors. In a recent press release, the crypto ramp, which...
Cardano outranks Bitcoin in global top intimate brands in new report
29.8.2022
The blockchain developer ranks 26 out of 600 global brands in a new report which analyzes consumers’ emotional connection to brands
Why interoperability is the key to blockchain technology’s mass adoption
28.8.2022
Interoperability enables blockchain networks and protocols to communicate with each other, making it easier for everyday users to engage with blockchain technology
The number of crypto billionaires is growing fast, here’s why
28.8.2022
As Bitcoin continues to grow in value and crypto companies become widely accepted, leading to the rise of crypto billionaires
Binance to Help South Korean City of Busan Grow Crypto Adoption, Develop Blockchain Ecosystem
28.8.2022
Binance is helping the South Korean city of Busan “grow crypto adoption within the city and beyond.” The global crypto exchange will also support the development of the city’s blockchain ecosystem and the Busan Digital Asset Exchange. Binance Signs MOU With Busan City...
How to Use Bitcoin Vouchers to Buy Bitcoin With Cash
27.8.2022
Bitcoin (BTC) vouchers provide one of the most convenient and private ways to buy bitcoin. However, despite the convenience and privacy they offer, bitcoin vouchers are yet to fulfill their full potential to spur global bitcoin adoption.
Read on to learn what bitcoin vouchers are, how you can...
Pro-blockchain narratives hinder Bitcoin adoption, says StackinSat founder
27.8.2022
Josselin Tonnellier, the founder of crypto investment banking firm StackinSat, said that while organizing an event during the bear market was difficult, seeing attendees from abroad was very rewarding
While Almost 80% of Russians Know Crypto, Only 6% Understand It Well, Survey Finds
26.8.2022
The overwhelming majority of Russians in big cities are well aware of the term cryptocurrency but those with a good understanding of the topic are quite a small proportion, a new poll has indicated. Experts say that currency restrictions imposed earlier this year are helping growth in interest...
South African Cryptocurrency Ownership Rate at 10% — Report
26.8.2022
With a cryptocurrency ownership rate of 10%, or four million people, South Africa “ranks 18th out of 26 countries for crypto adoption,” the latest Finder’s report has said. The report also noted that South Africa’s proportion of crypto owners holding bitcoin, 52%, is...
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
Brazil’s Senate Seeking to Hire Crypto and Blockchain Experts to Advise It on Policy
25.8.2022
The Brazilian Senate wants to recruit experts with advanced knowledge of cryptoassets and blockchain technology – likely in a bid to help it better form legislation for the nation’s fledgeling crypto industry....
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Vitalik: People still 'underrate' the superiority of crypto payments
25.8.2022
The Ethereum co-founder suggests that cryptocurrency payments are a "big boost" to international business, charity, and even payments within countries
US Crypto Ownership Rises This Year to 13%, 'Consumers Were Hoping to Buy the Dip' - Survey
25.8.2022
Cryptocurrency adoption in the US has expanded, with some 13% of American adults owning crypto in July, up from 10% in January 2022, according to a recent report by personal finance comparison site Finder.com.
A spokesperson for Finder.com told Cryptonews.com that the survey has been running since...
Major Chinese City’s Metro Begins Accepting Digital Yuan Payments
24.8.2022
The city of Ningbo, in China’s Northeast Zhejiang Province, has announced that all 125 of its metro stations now accept digital yuan payment – as the Chinese central bank digital currency (CBDC) continues its adoption drive....
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54% of Indian Crypto Investors Surveyed in Q2 Aimed to Invest More in 6 Months - KuCoin
23.8.2022
Despite the latest market downturn, more than 50% of India’s survey respondents intend to expand their investments in crypto in the coming six months – indicating an optimistic approach to the market, according to a report by crypto exchange KuCoin....
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‘7 South Korean Securities Firms Will Launch Crypto Exchanges in 2023’ – Report
23.8.2022
A slew of major South Korean securities companies – many of which may be affiliated with major commercial banks and business groups – could be set to launch crypto exchange platforms as early as next year.
Per Newspim, “seven large domestic securities companies” have already applied to financial...
Dixel Club Now Supports OKC to Accelerate NFT Adoption
22.8.2022
Dixel Club has announced that it has extended support to the OKX Chain, or OKC, for creating an NFT on top of OKC. Dixel Club also gains access to a safe and efficient infrastructure to create a decentralized application. The adoption of OKC brings down the barriers that lie in the process of...