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Fintechs See Strongest Payments Challenge From Stablecoins and CBDCs, Not Bitcoin: Cowen
29.3.2022
The team at Cowen recently held fireside chats with executives from PayPal and Visa, among others
Rio de Janeiro to Allow Real Estate Tax Payments With Crypto as of 2023, Mayor Says
28.3.2022
The state administration will convert crypto payments immediately to Brazilian reais, Mayor Eduardo Paes added
Crypto Payments Firm Wirex Withdraws From FCA's Register as Deadline Looms
28.3.2022
Cryptocurrency payments app Wirex has withdrawn from the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority's temporary registration regime ahead of the March 31 deadline to obtain full registration
Rio de Janeiro to Accept Cryptocurrency Payments for Taxes Next Year
28.3.2022
Rio de Janeiro, one of the most iconic cities of the South American continent, has announced it will allow its citizens to pay taxes with cryptocurrencies. This makes it the first city in the country to do so, recognizing there is a boom in the cryptocurrency market. These actions form part of...
Ghana CBDC Development: New Central Bank Document Outlines Key Motivations for Issuing the Digital Currency
28.3.2022
In a recently released document, the Bank of Ghana (BOG) outlines some of its key reasons for developing the central bank digital currency (CBDC). Also, in the document, the bank’s governor insists the institution is open to suggestions that will help it to successfully launch the digital...
Luxury Italian Retailer Michele Franzese Moda Reveals Fashion Brand Accepts Crypto Payments
26.3.2022
The Italian luxury brand Michele Franzese Moda has announced the firm is accepting crypto assets for payments. The company revealed the decision via Michele Franzese Moda’s online magazine in an article called “Its Time for Crypto.” Italian luxury Brand Michele Franzese Moda...
EU Lawmakers to Vote on Blocking Anonymous Crypto Payments, Documents Show
25.3.2022
The European Parliament also wants to curb payments to tax havens and check people’s identity even for payments between unhosted wallets, internal papers reveal
Shitcoins are ‘garbage’: Bitcoin-only brokers on freedom and finance
25.3.2022
Bitcoin-only exchanges explain that selling altcoins is an attractive business model that sidesteps far greater long-term benefits for society, such as greater freedoms and financial prosperity
City of Austin Approves ‘Fact-Finding Study’ for Tax Payments in Bitcoin, Crypto
24.3.2022
Market Wrap: Cryptos Rise as Russia Mulls Bitcoin for Oil Payments; Dogecoin Rallies
24.3.2022
Bitcoin (BTC) is rising alongside a 6% rally in dogecoin (DOGE). Meme stocks are also outperforming in equity markets, reflecting improved appetite for risk among investors. DeFi tokens are lagging, but could catch up with broader upswings in price
Russian Lawmaker Suggests Accepting Bitcoin For Payments
24.3.2022
Under pressure from a host of Western sanctions, Russia is mulling other currency options for oil sales
Colorado accepts tax payments in crypto: Was it just a matter of time?
24.3.2022
Colorado is set to accept tax payments in crypto. To some experts, it’s only a matter of time before other U.S. states follow suit
Malaysian deputy finance minister responds to proposal to legalize Bitcoin
24.3.2022
Similar to countries like Indonesia, Malaysia has not banned crypto trading but the government doesn't want to adopt crypto for payments
Tax man: India’s new tax policies could prove fatal for crypto industry
24.3.2022
India’s crypto tax policy is set to become law on March 24. However, stakeholders believe it could eradicate small-time traders and derail the thriving industry
World Mobile Token Partners with Chainlink for Smoother Mobile Payments
24.3.2022
World Mobile Token announces a technological partnership with Chainlink, the foremost decentralized oracle network in the industry. World Mobile successfully integrates Chainlink Price Feeds on Polygon as the first stage to provide accurate pricing for mobile payments. World Mobile also includes...
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Says State Is ‘Figuring out Ways’ to Allow Businesses to Pay Taxes in Bitcoin
24.3.2022
Florida governor, Ron DeSantis explained at a press conference on Tuesday that he’s spoken with state agencies and told them to figure out ways for businesses to pay tax with cryptocurrencies. During the signing ceremony for a bill focused on financial literacy, DeSantis said that...
Portsmouth embraces Bitcoin payments for city bills
24.3.2022
The mayor reportedly said the City Hall had learned more about cryptocurrencies and blockchain and how to utilize them for improved city services
Visa’s Crypto Product Lead Leaves for Payments Startup
23.3.2022
Daniel Mottice had served in the position since last May before co-founding a payments and infrastructure company called Ansible Labs, he said on Twitter
Thailand Adopts Rules Restricting Cryptocurrency Payments From April
23.3.2022
Regulators in Thailand have decided to limit the use of cryptocurrencies as a means of payment. The authorities consider the country’s current payment system efficient and insist cryptos would only bring risks for the financial system, economy, people and businesses. Thailand SEC Issues...
Robinhood Unveils New Debit Card That Promises Bonuses For Crypto Investments
23.3.2022
Amid an intensifying competition for customers, the US online trading platform Robinhood has rolled out a new cash card that offers various rewards to its users, including crypto bonuses, with a waitlist available to the platform’s customers.
"The Cash Card builds on our mission to democratize...