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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Ghana’s central bank plans to introduce crypto regulations by the end of 2025 after advancing a related bill to the parliament. During an appearance at the International Monetary Fund’s meetings in Washington on Thursday, Bank of Ghana’s governor, Johnson Asiama,…
The project combines CBDCs with tokenized infrastructure to create a blockchain-based economic model tailored to Uganda’s development goals.
Binance Pay is now live across Zapper’s extensive payment infrastructure, turning everyday QR codes at over 31,000 merchants into crypto on-ramps. The move strategically positions digital assets at the heart of routine consumer spending. According to a blog post dated…
South Africa-based Vera is launching a blockchain-based verifiable communications for businesses.
Blockchain.com appears to be betting on Africa’s crypto future, where regulations could transform a once-restrictive market. Crypto wallet and exchange platform Blockchain.com is reportedly looking to grow in Africa as some countries begin introducing regulations for digital assets, Bloomberg reports.…
The Johannesburg-headquartered Altvest Capital is seeking regulatory approval to raise $10 million, to make Bitcoin its primary reserve asset. Altvest Capital is planning to become the first listed company in Africa to adopt Bitcoin (BTC) as its primary treasury reserve…
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.