2022-11-14 17:10 |
Founders of Bitcoin Beach El Salavdor, Bitcoin Ekasi in South africa, Dakar Bitcoin Days in Senegal and Global Bitcoin Fest shed light on building Bitcoin communities around the world. origin »
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A short synopsis of a new documentary on the origins of Bitcoin Beach and BTC adoption in El Zonte.
2023-10-7 20:30 | |
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This surfing mecca has garnered over 3,000 bitcoin users including more than 500 families and 120 businesses. Its adoption model is now being replicated around the world. That’s why Bitcoin Beach is one of CoinDesk’s Projects to Watch 2023.
2023-4-17 15:07 | |
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As it turns out, the “60 Minutes” report on Bitcoin Beach that we recently covered had a hidden segment. The title is “The tech behind the Bitcoin Beach Wallet,” and the “60 Minutes” website describes it as “A small town in El Salvador is fostering a Bitcoin economy, in part, because the technology meets local […]
2022-4-20 13:19 | |
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Riviera Beach, a tiny city of roughly 35,000 people located just north of West Palm Beach in Miami, Florida, has been crippled by a deadly ransomware attack and the leaders of the city have agreed to cough out a whopping 65 bitcoin (over $650,000 at press time) to regain their files, according to a NewRead MoreRead More.
2019-6-23 21:00 | |
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Cyber attackers successfully launched an attack on a small city in Florida, Riviera Beach. Reports show that the city is paying the ransom demanded by these cyber attackers. It is uncertain at this point that the cyber attackers will honor their words and return control back to the city.
2019-6-22 07:59 | |
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By CCN Markets: Hackers who paralyzed Florida’s Riviera Beach City’s IT infrastructure are about to laugh all the way to the bank. This is after the Riviera Beach City Council voted to authorize the city’s insurer to meet the ransom demands of the hackers who planted ransomware in the city’s computer systems.
2019-6-21 18:29 | |
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Bounties Network, an Ethereum-powered platform that claims to make it possible for people to collaboratively execute tasks and get paid in ether (ETH), has launched a plastic waste eradication program in the Philippines’ Manila Bay beach, according to a BBC report on June 13, 2019.
2019-6-14 17:00 | |
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WPTV on May 22, 2019, reported the establishment of the first crypto-themed cafe in the United States. Located in downtown West Palm Beach, Florida, the cafe, according to its owner Nelson Winter, is an initiative to educate people about cryptocurrencies while also giving enthusiasts a place to hangout and discuss.
2019-5-24 19:00 | |
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Crypto, charity and cycling. It’s an unlikely triad, but two fitness enthusiasts-turned-crypto philanthropists believe that, taken in combination, the three can drive positive change.
2018-9-12 21:42 | |
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Alternative financial analysis website Palm Beach Research Group just released a report talking about an upcoming $1 trillion “Crypto Mega Boom”. In the report, the company claims that: “record windfalls of Wall Street cash [are] expected to hit the crypto market on September 30, 2018.” By signing up for the Crypto Mega Boom live event, […]
2018-8-24 21:30 | |
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If you thought blockchain events were all skinny men in dark, dusty rooms, think again. Coinsbanks is once more bringing luxury travel and blockchain together on Coinsbank’s third Blockchain Cruise from September 7-11th, 2018.
2018-7-27 20:30 | |
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The travel industry is considered as the fastest-growing economic sector in the world. According to the report of the UNWTO (World Tourism Organization), it provides about 10% of the global GDP and 30% of total export of services.
2018-6-26 20:30 | |
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Morocco is poised to lift its 2017 ban on cryptocurrencies, introducing legislation aimed at creating a regulated framework for crypto transactions. This marks a significant shift in policy as the country seeks to embrace the growing global trend of digital assets while addressing concerns about their misuse.
In an update shared over the country’s news agency, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) has called taxpayers to declare their digital currencies and other crypto assets through its Voluntary Disclosure Programme (VDP).
VALR has announced the launch of Solana Summer, an engaging event for cryptocurrency traders that will run from August 1st to September 31st, 2024. This event promises to be a significant attraction for those trading Solana and other tokens in the Solana ecosystem, with 300 SOL in prizes and lucky airdrops set to be distributed. […]
Zimbabwe is seeking comments on the crypto industry to establish a policy for the sector, media outlets reported on Wednesday. The government has set up a committee to consult operators in the digital asset space and wants comments by June 26.
Pantera-backed crypto exchange VALR will now offer services in Poland as part of its global expansion efforts. South African cryptocurrency exchange VALR is moving beyond the African continent, choosing Poland as its first stop in expansion across the globe. In…
According to industry insiders, the upcoming South African elections on May 29 will not affect the nation’s cryptocurrency agenda. According to Mpumelelo Ndamane, CEO of South Africa-based crypto wallet provider Nuud Money, the elections will steer clear of cryptocurrencies. “We’ve been pretty…
According to a recent Reuters report, South Africa’s Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has approved 59 operating licenses for crypto businesses. This significant development comes as Africa’s most industrialized economy takes progressive steps towards regulating the asset class.