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Kraken Aims to Dismiss SEC Suit to Avoid Dangerous Precedent

Kraken has filed to dismiss an SEC lawsuit that would grant the regulator “boundless authority over commerce and potentially open up the floodgates to private securities law claims,” in the crypto exchange’s opinion.

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Cash App Bitcoin Profit Surges 90%

Block’s Cash App generated $66 million in Bitcoin gross profit in Q4 2023, with the total amount of BTC sold to customers reaching $2.5 billion.

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South Africa to Start to Work on Stablecoin Regime

South Africa’s Intergovernmental Fintech Working Group will conduct analytical research on the use cases of stablecoins and will pay attention to the consideration of appropriate policy measures and regulation of the digital currency during 2024.

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Blockchain in Gaming – Is the Future Already Here?

The past few years have witnessed an unparalleled hype surrounding cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. Yet, apart from El Salvador, which has embraced Bitcoin as legal tender, genuine applications of blockchain and cryptocurrencies remain relatively scarce. However, according to experts, gaming might be the domain where blockchain delivers significant value.

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Coinbase Commerce Drops Native Bitcoin Support

From now on, to use Bitcoin for payments, shoppers will need a Coinbase account, as the Coinbase Commerce platform no longer supports Bitcoin payments from self-custody wallets or third-party exchanges.

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How the Rise of Blockchain Affects the Popularity of Ethereum Casinos

The intersection of blockchain technology and online casinos has sparked a new era in the digital gaming industry. Among the beneficiaries of this revolution are Ethereum casinos, which have witnessed a surge in popularity due to blockchain’s unique attributes.

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Key 2024 Crypto Trends

Decentralisation is a keyword in the modern financial industry. The crypto segment is developing rapidly, with new trends shaping the future of decentralised transactions. Here is what to expect from the cryptocurrency field in 2024.

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New Zealand Central Bank Head Says About Instability of Stablecoins

The Governor of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, Adrian Orr, expressed concern about digital currencies, calling them oxymorons and the biggest misnomers.

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Pros and Cons of Accepting Crypto Payments in 2024

Over the last several years, the rise in popularity of cryptocurrencies has undoubtedly transformed the ways we think about money and transactions. For business enterprises, the decision to accept cryptocurrency payments is not one to be taken lightly, requiring careful thought rather than diving in blindly.

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Top 5 hosting companies who accept crypto

Cryptocurrency is growing in popularity, especially during a couple of recent years, but that trend is still at the very beginning. Lots of huge corporations and organizations are not accepting crypto for a variety of subjective reasons. Luckily, web hosting providers are more rapid with their payment mechanisms and have used Bitcoin and other virtual […]

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Disrupting Finance, Navigating Regulation: Blockchain’s Legal Crossroads

Blockchain’s impact transcends cryptocurrencies, offering transformative potential across diverse industries due to its decentralized and cross-border nature. However, legal and regulatory considerations warrant attention to maximize its benefits. Its magic potion? Decentralization. With no central authority dictating the flow, blockchain empowers seamless cross-border transactions, shaking the very foundations of the financial landscape.

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Bitpanda Launches Institutional Crypto Platform

Austrian fintech unicorn Bitpanda has launched Bitpanda Wealth – a cryptocurrency trading platform catering to the growing demand for institutional crypto services in the EU.

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China to Revise AML Regulations With Crypto Transaction Cases

The revised law on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) practices in China will take into account the prevention of cryptocurrency use for such illegal purposes.

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Visa and Transak to Enable Crypto-to-Fiat Withdrawals

Cooperation between the Visa payment network and Web3 infrastructure provider Transak will facilitate crypto-to-fiat withdrawals without centralised exchanges involved.

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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.

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