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Spot Bitcoin ETF Updates Deadline Set on Dec. 29

The SEC has announced a Dec. 29 update deadline for potential spot Bitcoin ETF providers that wish to receive their approvals in early January.

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Nigeria Removes Crypto Restrictions

After almost two years of a comprehensive ban prohibiting local banks from engaging with digital currencies, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has lifted the given restrictions, allowing lenders to open accounts for crypto firms.

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Crypto Compensation Less Reliant on Tokens: Survey

Those working in the crypto industry today are much more likely to receive job compensation in the form of equity than crypto tokens, unlike only a few years ago.

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Crypto Users to Near 1B in 2024: Forecast

Given bullish market trends maintained their dominance in the near future, the number of crypto users could reach between 850 and 950 million in 2024, analysts predict.

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Registered Crypto Firms Surge 56% in Spain

Several international platforms, such as Revolut, Bitpanda, Crypto.com and Vivid, have joined the list of registered crypto providers in Spain in 2023.

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CoinCenter: Advocating for Cryptocurrency Policy and Research

Cryptocurrency, once considered a fringe technology, has now become a prominent feature of the global financial landscape. With the rise of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, there is a pressing need for clear and well-informed policies to regulate this rapidly evolving space.

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Alchemy Pay Partners With Worldpay to Enhance On & Off-Ramp Payments

Alchemy Pay has entered into a strategic partnership with Worldpay acquirer to enhance its fiat-crypto payment gateway with credit and debit card functionality.

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7RCC Applies for ESG-Focused Spot Bitcoin ETF

Crypto firm 7RCC applied for an ESG-focused spot Bitcoin ETF that will include 80% Bitcoin and 20% Carbon Credits Futures with the US SEC.

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China and Singapore to Use E-Yuan for Tourist Spending in Cross-Border CBDC Pilot

China’s Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) – e-yuan – will be now used for cross-border payments between China and Singapore, facilitating tourist spending between the two countries.

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Cambodia Chalks Up 10 Million Bakong Digital Currency Accounts

The digital currency of Cambodia called Bakong, which was developed with the participation of specialists from a Japanese startup, has become widespread, as evidenced by the existence of about 10 million accounts registered to own this digital money.

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Cryptocurrency Payment Gateway: What is it and How Does it Work?

In the rapidly evolving world of digital finance, cryptocurrency payment gateways are becoming increasingly important. These gateways serve as bridges between conventional financial systems and the burgeoning world of cryptocurrencies.

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Coinbase Introduces Project Diamond to Enter the Abu Dhabi Global Market Sandbox

Coinbase rolled out a smart contract-powered platform Project Diamond designed for institutions to seamlessly create, buy, and sell digitally native assets.

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El Salvador Expects to Fully Sell Out Bitcoin Freedom Visa by The End of 2023

Bitcoin Freedom Visa, a citizenship-by-donation program introduced by the government of El Salvador on Dec. 7, has received hundreds of inquiries since its launch.

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Blockchain’s Role in Addressing Global Social and Humanitarian Challenges

Blockchain technology has emerged as a revolutionary tool in the digital world, fundamentally altering how data is stored and transactions are conducted.

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Google to Allow US Crypto Trust Ads

Ads about crypto trusts in the US will be enabled by Google from the end of January 2024.

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JPMorgan CEO Criticizes Cryptocurrency

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon last Wednesday, December 6, during a speech on Capitol Hill, proposed a ban on cryptocurrency in the United States.

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