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Bitcoin builder climbs Africa's tallest mountain to raise awareness
30.10.2023
Advocates for the Bitcoin Lightning Network and decentralized protocol NOSTR fueled Kweks' Kilimanjaro climb
Crypto Biz: PayPal rolls out crypto ramps, Franklin Templeton joins BTC ETF race, and more
15.9.2023
This week’s Crypto Biz looks at PayPal’s crypto gateway, Franklin Templeton’s BTC ETF filing, Coinbase’s Lightning Network integration, and Meta’s plans for a new AI model
Paypal Offers More Crypto Payment Options for Web3 Merchants in US
13.9.2023
Payment processor Paypal announced it’s introducing on- and off-ramps to facilitate crypto payments for Web3 platforms. Once integrated, merchants in the sector will be able to employ them to expand their user base by connecting to Paypal’s payments system. Paypal Launches On-...
PayPal to facilitate Web3 payments with On and Off Ramps
12.9.2023
PayPal has announced the launch of On and Off ramps for its services. This will enable wallets, decentralized applications, and NFT marketplaces to allow users to trade cryptocurrencies in the US. They are subject to all the relevant regulations of the country. However, the fact that PayPal...
Ben Armstrong ‘BitBoy Crypto’ admits to affair in Bizarre apology video, while this new BTC fork ramps up
10.9.2023
Bitboy Crypto’s recent developments have sent ripples across the crypto landscape. However, a new BTC fork known as Bitcoin Spark appears unfazed, continuing to ramp up investments. What is BitBoy crypto? BitBoy Crypto is a well-known cryptocurrency brand and YouTube channel that provides...
Binance.US Launches Enhanced USD On-Ramps: Buy & Sell Crypto Using USDT
24.8.2023
Binance.US, now a crypto-only platform for two months, has partnered with crypto payments company MoonPay to allow users to buy and sell crypto using the US dollar-pegged stablecoin Tether (USDT).
On August 22, the crypto exchange declared USDT the new "base asset" for all transactions. This...
Binance.US taps MoonPay as banking alternative to regain USD ramps
23.8.2023
After having its banking ties slashed, crypto exchange Binance.US has revived its U.S. dollar on-ramp through a new partnership with MoonPay
Shiba Inu ramps up token burning amid the emergence of Borroe with innovative burning mechanics
11.8.2023
Token burning, a practice of permanently removing coins from circulation, has become a pivotal mechanism in the crypto space, offering a way to ensure scarcity and potentially increase value. Recently, Shiba Inu made headlines by amplifying its token-burning approach. Meanwhile, the emerging super...
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Dips Below $27K After Hot UK Inflation Report
24.5.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for May 24, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
First Mover Americas: Interest in Staking Ether Ramps Up
23.5.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for May 23, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Galaxy Executed its First OTC Options Trade as Demand for On-Chain Options Ramps Up
18.5.2023
In 2022, “DeFi performed exceedingly well while CeFi and some traditional methodologies for transacting had some challenges,” Jason Urban, Galaxy’s global head of trading, told CoinDesk TV
Bitcoin self-custody advocate explains why on-ramps are key to adoption
17.5.2023
Cypherpunk Jameson Lopp highlights the need for easier-to-use, improved self-custody solutions and more on-ramp avenues to drive Bitcoin adoption
US DOJ Ramps Up Efforts to Crack Down on DeFi Hacks and Thefts
15.5.2023
The alarming rate of DeFi hacks has caught the attention of the US Department of Justice.
A recent Financial Times report disclosed that the DoJ referred to these thefts and hacks as a “pretty significant issue.”
Apart from other bad actors’ hacks and exploits, the North Korean hackers have...
Mastercard, PayPal, and Robinhood to Facilitate Crypto Adoption through Smoother On-ramps – Here's What You Need to Know
9.5.2023
Cryptocurrencies are soaring in popularity worldwide as the traditional financial system shifts to incorporate more efficient digital systems.
However, despite the growing interest in cryptocurrencies, it is still challenging for novices to deal with terms such as hashrate and gas fees....
Crypto Biz: Global AI race ramps up, Winklevoss $100M loan to Gemini, and more
14.4.2023
Recent days have seen new players emerge in the race for artificial intelligence, with business giants announcing AI initiatives
‘Over-Collateralization Can Help Mitigate the Risk of Stablecoin Depegging’ — Pendulum CTO
5.4.2023
Despite being touted as a game-changing innovation, the decentralized finance (defi) ecosystem is still not connected to fiat rails largely because of regulatory and compliance issues, Torsten Stuber, the CTO at Pendulum says. According to Stuber, the defi ecosystem will succeed in getting more...
Bitcoin Miner TeraWulf Reports 146% Increase in Revenue as It Ramps Up Operations
30.3.2023
TeraWulf reiterated its 5.5 EH/s computing power target for the second quarter of the year
Digital Asset Inflows Will Slow Without On-Ramps Between Fiat and Crypto: Morgan Stanley
9.3.2023
Following the closure of crypto-friendly bank Silvergate, the focus will be on actions by Signature Bank and crypto exchange Binance, the report said
Crypto.com Struggles to Maintain Fiat On-Ramps in the Face of Crypto Banking Crisis
9.3.2023
The exchange’s current banking partner is only accessible to users based in the European Economic Area (EEA)
Bitcoin leverage ramps up as BTC's margin long-to-shorts ratio hits a record $2.5B high
2.3.2023
BTC traders at Bitfinex and OKX are unwilling to use margin markets for bearish bets, creating an alarming imbalance that investors should pay close attention to