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Stablecoin market escaping US regulatory oversight: Chainalysis
Stablecoin activity has been increasingly occurring through entities that aren’t licensed in the United States, according to Chainalysis. дальше »
2023-10-24 11:14
Chainalysis: Central, Northern, and Western Europe reported to be second largest crypto economy this year
In an Oct. 18 report from Chainalysis, Central, Northern, and Western Europe were said to account for 17.6% of global transaction volume between July 2022 and June 2023. дальше »
2023-10-18 18:36
Can Canada stay a crypto mining hub after Manitoba’s moratorium?
Local stakeholders believe that a crypto mining moratorium might actually mean the beginning of a new dialogue between the government and the industry. дальше »
2023-1-15 17:01
The Caribbean is pioneering CBDCs with mixed results amid banking difficulties
Emtech’s Cadet talks about CBDCs in emerging markets as the U.S. Congress and United Nations hear about the traditional banking crises. дальше »
2022-9-29 16:22
El Salvador's Bitcoin decision: Tracking adoption a year later
El Salvador made history last year in September by making BTC a legal tender. One year later, the falling BTC prices and delayed Volcanic bonds have fueled skepticism. дальше »
2022-9-24 16:03
Nayib Bukele fires back after the IMF said El Salvador should drop BTC
Salvadoran leaders have come out to strike back at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) after the international financial institution suggested that the country stop using Bitcoin (BTC/USD) as legal tender. дальше »
2022-2-3 23:26
El Salvador purchases 21 BTC to celebrate December 21, 2021
The Salvadoran government has continued amassing BTC to mark different milestones after embracing Bitcoin (BTC/USD) as legal tender in September this year. President Nayib Bukele announced yet another purchase of the flagship cryptocurrency, saying the country bought 21 BTC to mark December 21, 2021. дальше »
2021-12-24 18:17
Democratic senators oppose President Biden's OCC Omarova nomination
Saule Omarova’s nomination for Comptroller of the Currency faces policy objections from Democrats and Senate banking committee members. дальше »
2021-11-29 08:01
Bank of Canada’s Paul Beaudry says cryptos don’t threaten the economy
Paul Beaudry, the Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada, believes the crypto space does not pose a significant threat to the financial system, at least not at the moment. He shared his thoughts on the matter during the Ontario Securities Commission Dialogue 2021 on November 23. дальше »
2021-11-25 16:27
Nayib Bukele buys BTC’s dip; Adds 420 coins to El Salvador’s coffers
El Salvador’s President, Nayib Bukele, has taken advantage of the recent bears in the crypto market to buy Bitcoin (BTC/USD) after the coin dipped to $58,208. 19 (£42,312. 41). The president disclosed this news on Twitter on October 27, noting that the country purchased 420 more. дальше »
2021-10-29 16:53
Volaris El Salvador to start accepting BTC as payment for air tickets
Volaris El Salvador, a subsidiary of Mexican budget airline Volaris, is set to start accepting Bitcoin (BTC/USD) as payment for air tickets. El Salvador’s president, Nayib Bukele, disclosed this news through a tweet earlier today. дальше »
2021-10-22 17:55
Economist Steve Hanke says BTC adoption is a nightmare for El Salvador
Steve Hanke, a renowned economist and a vocal Bitcoin (BTC/USD) and crypto critic, claims BTC adoption has been troublesome for El Salvador, which recently embraced the digital asset as legal tender. дальше »
2021-10-11 14:52
El Salvador subsidizes fuel prices for customers that pay in Bitcoin (BTC)
Nayib Bukele, the President of the Republic of El Salvador, has announced that citizens can get $0. 20 (£0. 15) slashed off the price of each gallon of fuel they purchase. However, there is a catch, seeing as Salvadorans must use the Chivo, the government-backed Bitcoin (BTC/USD) wallet, to be eligible for the subsidy. дальше »
2021-10-4 22:20
Brazil’s BTG Pactual rolls out a crypto-trading platform titled Mynt
BTG Pactual, a renowned Brazilian investment bank, has launched a new platform that allows clients to make direct investments in crypto. A report unveiled this news on September 20, noting that this move makes the bank the first big financial institution in Brazil to get involved with the crypto space. дальше »
2021-9-22 17:19
El Salvador purchases 150 more BTC after the coin slipped to $45K
El Salvador now owns 700 Bitcoin (BTC/USD) after purchasing 150 more coins after the flagship cryptocurrency plunged to $45,000 (£32,959. 58). The country’s President, Nayib Bukele, unveiled this news through a tweet earlier today. дальше »
2021-9-20 16:19
Kevin O’Leary plans to increase crypto in his investment portfolio to 7%
Kevin O’Leary, a Canadian investor, best known for being on Television Series Shark Tank, is planning to more than double his crypto investment before the end of the year. He revealed this bullish news during an interview on September 13, saying he wants to raise his exposure to crypto from 3% to 7%. дальше »
2021-9-16 19:43
Cuba to start regulating the use of crypto in commercial transactions
The Cuban Central Bank (BCC) is planning to start regulating the use of cryptocurrencies in commercial transactions. The authority unveiled this news through an official gazette on August 26, saying it intends to support the use of certain virtual assets in commercial transactions for socioeconomic reasons. дальше »
2021-8-28 14:31
Coinbase discloses that it is working on a crypto deal with PNC Bank
PNC, the fifth-largest bank in the US, is joining hands with San Francisco-based Coinbase to offer its clients crypto investment services. A report unveiled this news earlier today, citing Coinbase’s shareholder letter. дальше »
2021-8-12 17:09
Coinbase teamed up with PNC Bank; working on a crypto deal
PNC, the fifth-largest bank in the US, is joining hands with San Francisco-based Coinbase to offer its clients crypto investment services. A report unveiled this news earlier today, citing Coinbase’s shareholder letter. дальше »
2021-8-13 17:09
Oscar Mayer Auctions a Limited-Edition Pack of Hot DOGE Wieners
Oscar Mayer, a leading meat processing company in the US, is auctioning a one-off pack of Hot DOGE wieners. The firm unveiled this news through a tweet on August 4, noting that the pack comprises 10 sausages and has a Dogecoin (DOGE/USD) theme. дальше »
2021-8-5 13:41
Genesis Digital Assets raises $125M as mining sector pivots to the west
Genesis plans to more than triple its hashing capacity from 2.6 EH/s to 8.1 EH/s.
дальше »2021-7-29 04:32
Ark Invest Defies the Odds and files for a Bitcoin ETF
Despite the SEC’s continued moves to either reject or delay the approval of a Bitcoin ETF, industry players are not giving up. The latest to take a shot at a Bitcoin ETF is Ark Invest. The fund’s founder, Cathie Wood, said that they had filed for the ETF yesterday. дальше »
2021-6-30 15:41
Goldman Sachs uses JP Morgan’s blockchain to execute its first repo trade
American investment bank Goldman Sachs has completed its first repurchase agreement (repo trade) by tapping into the blockchain network of its rival, JP Morgan. A report unveiled this news on June 23, noting that the bank conducted the transaction on June 17, where it changed a tokenized version of a US Treasury bond for JPMCoin, […] The post Goldman Sachs uses JP Morgan’s blockchain to execute its first repo trade appeared first on Invezz. дальше »
2021-6-25 18:40
Michael Saylor is BTC-centric but says other cryptos can thrive as well
MicroStrategy’s CEO, Michael Saylor, has come out to disclose that while he is focused on Bitcoin (BTC/USD), he believes the future of multiple cryptocurrencies is bright. He shared these sentiments during an interview on June 15, saying that different cryptocurrencies have varying use cases. дальше »
2021-6-18 23:21
State Street rolls out a new business unit focused on digital finance
American financial services giant State Street Corporation has launched a new business unit dedicated to the rapidly evolving financial sector. The firm unveiled this news through a press release on June 10, noting that the new division is dubbed State Street Digital. дальше »
2021-6-12 17:51
Texas allows state-chartered banks to hold crypto on behalf of clients
State-chartered banks in Texas can now hold cryptocurrencies on behalf of their clients. The Texas Department of Banking issued a notice on June 10, saying that the banks must have efficient protocols in place for the effective management of associated risks. дальше »
2021-6-12 14:40
Kraken exchange introduces stricter KYC policies for margin traders
US-based crypto exchange Kraken is making changes to its margin trading program. The exchange unveiled this news through a blog post on June 9, noting that it plans to stop margin trading for US clients that fail to meet its new KYC requirements before June 23. дальше »
2021-6-10 17:45
A Hitchhiker’s Guide To Bitcoin Mining In North America Part Two: Seeking Stranded Energy
North America’s bitcoin mining industry is changing the way we use energy. But where exactly are these operations drawing their power from? дальше »
2021-3-10 18:31
Marathon Patent Group To Receive 4,000 New Bitcoin Mining Rigs From Bitmain
Marathon Patent Group is receiving 4,000 Antminer S-19 Pro rigs from Bitmain, bringing its bitcoin mining capacity up to 688 PH/s. The post Marathon Patent Group To Receive 4,000 New Bitcoin Mining Rigs From Bitmain appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. дальше »
2021-2-2 21:47
Compute North, Foundry Digital Partner To Bring More Bitcoin Mining To North America
Bitcoin mining farm operator Compute North and financial services group Foundry Digital are bringing more hash power to North America. The post Compute North, Foundry Digital Partner To Bring More Bitcoin Mining To North America appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. дальше »
2021-1-13 19:30
How Grayscale is leading the Crypto Mining Dominance Shift from China to North America
China is home to the biggest crypto mining industry in the world, despite many other countries implementing strategies to attract more mining firms. The US and Canada have tried since 2018 to challenge China’s global dominance in crypto mining for five consecutive years. дальше »
2020-9-13 15:09
Bitcoin Mining in North America: A New Gold Rush in the New World
Where, why and how bitcoin mining operations are emerging.
The post Bitcoin Mining in North America: A New Gold Rush in the New World appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine.
дальше »2019-12-4 22:30
Canadian Terminal Operator Joins Maersk and IBM's TradeLens
Global Container Terminals, a container terminal operator in North America, has joined Maersk and IBM's blockchain shipping platform TradeLens
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