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5 events that could put an end to the current crypto bear market
8.7.2022
Crypto bear markets are rough, but there are five moonshot events that could turn the ship around
Blockchain.com's USD 270M Exposure to Three Arrows Capital + More News
8.7.2022
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EU-regulated firm Banking Circle adopts USDC stablecoin
8.7.2022
Banking Circle was launched in 2016 with a mission to help payments businesses reach new global markets, avoiding the burdens of traditional banking
Russian State Duma Adopts Law Banning Payments With Digital Financial Assets
7.7.2022
The lower house of Russian parliament has adopted a law prohibiting the use of digital financial assets in payments. To implement the restriction, exchange operators have been obliged to reject transactions which make it possible to employ these assets as a means of payment. Russian Parliament...
Satoshi milkshake experiment shows kids can HODL Bitcoin too
7.7.2022
The famous Stanford Marshmallow Experiment takes the orange pill during a study of 25 school kids on the Isle of Man
All aboard! Elon Musk's Vegas Loop now taking Dogecoin payments
7.7.2022
TBC founder Elon Musk seemingly confirmed the news on Wednesday with a tweet responding to the news, saying: “Supporting Doge wherever possible.”
Elon Musk’s Boring Company to Accept Dogecoin Payments for Rides on Las Vegas Transit System Loop
7.7.2022
Elon Musk’s Boring Company will accept the meme cryptocurrency dogecoin as payment for rides on its Las Vegas transit system Loop. Musk confirmed that he is “supporting Doge whenever possible.” Tesla already accepts the meme crypto for some merchandise and Spacex will soon...
Salary payments in USDT stablecoin ruled as illegal in the Chinese court
6.7.2022
Tether USDT stablecoin cannot be used for salary payments, a Chinese court ruled, citing the country’s blanket ban on all types of crypto transactions
85% of merchants see crypto payments as a way to reach new customers: Survey
6.7.2022
The crypto payment report noted that crypto payment fees are around 1%, which is much lower than other payment options that charge between 1.5% and 3.5%
High-ranking crime fighter to join UK’s FCA as payments and digital assets director
6.7.2022
The Financial Conduct Authority is introducing the post of digital assets director as part of a hiring spree that goes along with its new, more assertive strategy
NFT Stamps and Use Cases, Crypto Taxation in UK, Frozen USD 85M + More News
5.7.2022
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Ghana Changes Mind on IMF Bailout Days After Residents Staged Protests Against Worsening Economic Situation
5.7.2022
The Ghanaian government has reportedly changed its mind and will now seek a financial rescue package from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The decision comes just a few days after residents took to the streets to protest the spiraling inflation and growing economic hardships. Ghana’s...
Bank of Russia Ready to Legalize Crypto Mining If Miners Sell Minted Coins Abroad
4.7.2022
The Central Bank of Russia would agree to the legalization of cryptocurrency mining, provided the proceeds from the activity are converted to fiat outside of Russia. The regulator’s latest position on the matter comes after it softened its stance on the possible use of cryptocurrencies...
Crypto Exchange Coincoinx to Launch Crypto to Fiat Payments App in Venezuela
2.7.2022
Coincoinx, a cryptocurrency exchange, will reportedly launch a service that will allow users to skip trading crypto for fiat to make payments in Venezuela. The service, which is called Coinpago, will allow users to make payments in every store and retailer in the country that accepts Pagomovil,...
Meta to Shutter Novi Crypto Payments Wallet in September, Ending Libra Saga
1.7.2022
Meta's crypto remittances project Novi emerged after the Libra stablecoin project rebranded
Mastercard Report: 51% of Survey Respondents Have Completed a Cryptocurrency Transaction in Latam
1.7.2022
A new report issued by Mastercard, the payment processing giant, has found that most consumers in Latam have knowledge of what cryptocurrency is. The report states that more than half of the consumers in Latam have at least made a transaction involving cryptocurrency. Also, a third of the surveyed...
Meta Launches NFT Support on Facebook
1.7.2022
Facebook parent company Meta has enabled a group of US creators to show non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on their profiles.
Meta has launched digital collectibles support on Facebook with select creators and only in the USA, and has already begun a slow rollout, TechChrunch reported, citing a company...
Three Arrows Reprimanded by Singapore, Crypto AUMs at Record Low, N Korean Hackers + More News
30.6.2022
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Mercado Pago Extends Its Cryptocurrency Services in Brazil
29.6.2022
Mercado Pago, the digital payments company related to Mercadolibre, has recently announced the extension of the crypto services that it provides to users in Brazil. The company revealed it will now allow customers to deposit their own cryptocurrencies through third-party services and wallets into...
ECB exclusive: Crypto payments 'not currently cost effective,' Amex exec says
28.6.2022
The American Express executive said that their firm is bullish on crypto and is actively working to incorporate more crypto-related services in the future