PayPal Funds Crypto Payment Startup Mesh With PYUSD Stablecoin
PayPal has invested in Mesh, a crypto-friendly embedded finance solution, almost completely funding the investment with PayPal USD (PYUSD) – Ethereum-based stablecoin.
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Spot Bitcoin ETF Application Registered in Hong Kong
Following the approval of several spot Bitcoin ETF applications in the U.S., regulators in Hong Kong see the first financial institutions trying to jump on the crypto ETF bandwagon.
BIS to Focus on Cybersecurity, CBDCs and Green Finance in 2024
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) announced its work program for the year, which includes six new projects exploring the issues of cybersecurity, fighting financial crime, CBDCs and green finance.
Crypto’s Terraform Files for Bankruptcy
Terraform Labs Pte., a company specializing in digital assets and co-founded by Do Kwon, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States.
The Dark Side of Crypto Gaming: Exposing the Risks of Crypto Games and Payments
Crypto gaming’s appeal is undeniable, offering advantages like reduced fees and enhanced security. However, its decentralized nature poses challenges, especially in the U.S. where regulatory oversight struggles to keep pace.
Fox’s Verify to Weed Out AI-Generated Media Stories
Fox Corp has released its blockchain-powered tool, Verify, to weed out media stories generated by artificial intelligence. Project Polygon was formed with one goal in mind: to “Verify” or authenticate bona fide articles and images in the hopes of weeding out deepfakes.
Optimizing Bitcoin Fees: Advanced Coin Selection Tactics
In the world of Bitcoin transactions, fees play a pivotal role in determining the speed and success of your transactions. To ensure that you get the most out of your Bitcoin experience, it’s crucial to understand how to optimize these fees effectively.
Crypto Exchange Binance Thailand Starts Trading
Binance and Gulf Innova, a subsidiary of Gulf Energy Development, have announced that their joint venture, the Binance Thailand crypto exchange, is open for trading.
Google Removes Several Cryptocurrency Platforms From Its Indian Play Store
Google has removed several cryptocurrency platforms from the Indian version of its Play Store.
Regulatory Challenges Impede Transformation of Web3 in Africa
Jathin Jagannath, a proponent of the development of Cartesi, the consolidated Web3 protocol, said during a conversation with media representatives that the situation of uncertainty in the sphere of regulation is the main obstacle to Africa’s path to an appropriate ecosystem of technologies.
JPMorgan Chase Fixes Significant Capital Pouring Into Spot Bitcoin ETFs
A research report prepared by JPMorgan Chase analysts and published late last week contains a statement that there is currently no understanding of how much fresh capital will raise new bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds, which means ETFs.
OpenSea Wants NFTs to Evolve
Non-fungible tokens (NFT) marketplace OpenSea wants these digital assets to develop despite the current negative results in the industry.
Wiki Finance Expo Hong Kong 2024 Is Coming in May!
Regulation, Forex, Crypto, Web 3.0, NFTs, Metaverse, ESG, AI Will Be in Focus. Taking place on May 17, 2024, Wiki Finance Expo Hong Kong 2024 is one of the largest and most influential fintech and digital finance events in Asia in 2024. Participation is completely free.
SEC Officially Approves Spot Bitcoin ETF
After months of application revisions, bilateral meetings and media speculations, the first Spot Bitcoin ETF in the U.S. is finally approved by the SEC. Here’s how the landmark approval relates to public expectations.
Bitcoin-Accepting Merchants Grew 174% in 2023
The number of merchants accepting Bitcoin payments increased almost threefold last year, with a notable concentration in Europe and Latin America.
Coinbase to Offer Crypto Derivatives in Europe
Coinbase intends to acquire a Cypriot company that will offer cryptocurrency-linked derivatives in the European Union.
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