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A Look at Why Venezuela Is the Third Country With the Most Crypto Adoption
28.5.2021
Venezuela has been listed as the third country with the most cryptocurrency adoption in the world by Chainalysis in its 2020 report. With its citizens coping with crippling inflation and losing purchasing power, the country has taken a turn for these assets to survive. But what are the real numbers...
Austrian Post combines NFT and NFC tech for digital postage stamp
27.5.2021
The Austrian post is set to incorporate Near Field Communication to its award-winning nonfungible token digital postage stamp
Lack of knowledge is main barrier to crypto adoption, new survey says
27.5.2021
55% of survey respondents said that they were aware of crypto despite never owning or using cryptocurrencies
Hong Kongers use blockchain to save evidence of anti-authoritarian struggles
27.5.2021
Hong Kong citizens are using a blockchain system to fight back against the government's attempts to erase and overwrite the history of recent years' anti-authoritarian struggles
Apple seeks to hire 'alternative payments' manager with crypto experience
26.5.2021
"The Apple Wallets, Payments, and Commerce (WPC) team is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to lead Alternative Payments Partnerships," the job post reads
Women-led events may encourage long-term female participation in blockchain
26.5.2021
By women and for women: Crypto industry leaders take action to bring equality to the blockchain sector by developing female-centric initiatives
Cryptocurrency custody gives commercial banks a foothold in the market
25.5.2021
The crypto custody business blossomed in 2019, spearheaded by fintech firms, but now its center of gravity might be shifting
Bitcoin Adoption Picks up Steam in Peru After Presidential Ballot
24.5.2021
Peru, a country not commonly associated with bitcoin or cryptocurrencies, is experiencing a sizable surge in digital currency adoption following the first round of its presidential ballot process. The presidential candidate with the most vote support, Pedro Castillo, is known for...
Bitcoin Bull Mike Novogratz Insists ‘Crypto Revolution Has Happened’ Despite Falling Prices, liquidation
22.5.2021
Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz says that despite massive sell-offs across a broad range of cryptocurrencies, the story of crypto has not changed and “the crypto revolution has happened.” While viewing the current market as a “liquidation event” and a setback, Novogratz...
How Japan Became Global Leader in Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Adoption
21.5.2021
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It isn’t easy to analyze the history of cryptocurrency and blockchain without eventually bumping into Japan, Satoshi Nakamoto, and the birth of bitcoin as well as the first blockchain in the land of...
Polygon to Democratize NFT Interactions by Improving Approachability
19.5.2021
To pave the way for greater adoption of non-fungible tokens and bring down the barriers hampering more widespread participation, Polygon is leveraging its parallel network’s proof-of-stake approach to reduce Ethernity Chain’s gas costs. Layer 2 Solution to Make Ethereum-Based NFTs More...
More than half of Australians think Elon Musk invented Bitcoin: Survey
19.5.2021
Over 40% of respondents were unaware that Bitcoin had a limited supply
Asset Managers UBS, Pimco, T. Rowe Price Caution of Cryptocurrency Investing, Expect Strict Regulations
19.5.2021
A number of asset managers have cautioned about investing in cryptocurrencies, including UBS Wealth Management, Pimco, T. Rowe Price, and Glenmede Investment Management. “We expect more stringent policy and regulatory controls ahead for crypto as it becomes more mainstream,” said UBS....
Breakneck speed of crypto adoption could result in whiplash, warns wallet exec
18.5.2021
Crypto adoption is booming in 2021, but how long can the celebrity-fuelled hype train last?
Luxury yacht firm accepts Bitcoin, hosts mobile and web services on blockchain
18.5.2021
The company said it expects to see 40% growth from Bitcoin payments in the first year
Global Payments and GoCrypto Shape the New Era of Payments
17.5.2021
PRESS RELEASE. 17 May 2021 – The adoption of crypto payments by one of the world’s biggest payment solution providers can mean only one thing. Cryptocurrency payments are now on the verge of going mainstream. GoCrypto, a payment solution that enables merchants to accept...
Banking system consumes two times more energy than Bitcoin: research
17.5.2021
According to Galaxy’s estimates, the annual energy usage of Bitcoin stands at 114 TWh, while the banking industry consumes over 260 TWh each year
Bitcoin slips below $46K as correction deepens; institutions keep accumulating
16.5.2021
After failing to reclaim the $50,000 level, BTC faces renewed selling pressure in the short term. However, short-term headwinds don’t negate the bull market
Inflation winds stiffen as Bitcoin ballast on balance sheets proves its value
16.5.2021
Firms with iconoclastic leaders, like Musk and Dorsey, “would be the most likely to take the plunge” and commit sizable cash balances to crypto
Mark Cuban: Crypto prices increasingly reflect “real demand”
15.5.2021
The billionaire is bullish on DAO participation, networks with real usage, and mass adoption on the horizon