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Blockchain & Crypto

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.

Blockchain & Crypto

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.

Blockchain & Crypto

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.

Articles

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.

Science & Technology

Bitcoin’s boost continues despite delay in the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs

Just when everyone was coming to terms with the fact that Bitcoin wasn’t ready for further price appreciation and was destined to end the year under 30K, the flagship crypto proved once again that volatility is a powerful force in the crypto market and one never knows what could happen next.

Blockchain & Crypto

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.

Blockchain & Crypto

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.

Fintech & Ecommerce

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.

Articles

Challenges to Fintech Development in Nigeria

Mass adoption of digital services in Nigeria is consistent with the growth of the local fintech industry. However, the immense potential of this segment cannot be fully revealed without overcoming a number of the regulatory and financial challenges.

Blockchain & Crypto

Staking Technology Provider Kiln Raises $17 Million

French startup Kiln, which operates in the sphere of cryptocurrencies, has successfully completed a $17 million funding round.

Articles

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.

News

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.

News

Google Removes Several Cryptocurrency Platforms From Its Indian Play Store

Google has removed several cryptocurrency platforms from the Indian version of its Play Store.

News

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.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Opportunities in Mobile Banking and Consumer Segments of Nigeria

Nigeria is one of the most underestimated destinations for global investors. With its young tech-savvy population and a new wave of reforms, Nigeria presents plenty of opportunities in mobile banking, data usage and consumer goods segments.

Blockchain & Crypto

Coinbase to Offer Crypto Derivatives in Europe

Coinbase intends to acquire a Cypriot company that will offer cryptocurrency-linked derivatives in the European Union.