Amid the constantly changing nature of crypto regulation, five countries had record-breaking success in processing digital assets in 2019. One of the impediments to the adoption of blockchain and crypto technologies in the world are the regulations governing their introduction into the world of business. The constantly changing nature of the legal framework and the […]
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Mobile payments service MenaPay announced support for Twitch donations with their MenaCash stablecoin. Mobile payments service MenaPay announced support for Twitch tipping with their MenaCash stablecoin. Blockchain-based payments service MenaPay updated its mobile app to add support for Twitch donations, according to a press release shared with Cointelegraph Turkey on Dec. 27. Twitch viewers are […]
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The world is inevitably becoming more and more digital, and Facebook’s digital currency dubbed Libra is a step toward this future. Since Facebook’s digital currency project, Libra, was announced in June, there has been a growing chorus of central bankers and policy makers pushing back against its ambitions. Germany’s Vice Chancellor Olaf Scholz and France’s […]
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Ghana is maintaining a cautious approach to cryptocurrencies despite its central bank’s plans to launch a CBDC pilot in 2020. Ghana is maintaining a cautious approach to cryptocurrencies despite its central bank’s plans to launch a digital currency in the new year. Over the past five years, the West African country has become the fastest-growing […]
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Cash App will be buying 16% of Bitcoin’s new supply after the halving if the firm’s buying appetite doesn’t decrease and the asset’s price increase. Square’s mobile payments application Cash App will be buying 16% of Bitcoin’s (BTC) new supply if the company keeps buying at the same rate after the halfing if the price […]
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The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has revealed it will publish its research into applications for a central bank digital currency by Q1 2020. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has revealed it is conducting research into applications for a central bank digital currency (CBDC). Ejinsight reported on the news — announced during the Hong Kong […]
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Following President Xi’s statement, China is now actively pursuing blockchain development through regulation, promotion and application. After President Xi Jinping called to speed up the development of blockchain technology in the country on Oct. 24, blockchain-related news from China just keeps on coming as the country is seemingly eager to beat the United States (or […]
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Many cryptocurrencies are in a pullback which may be viewed as a buying opportunity. What are the critical levels to watch out for? The sentiment in the crypto markets had turned bullish on the news that Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for businesses and government bodies to support the development and adoption of blockchain […]
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Bakkt’s futures volumes skyrocketed last week, with the firm launching two ambitious new projects only days after. Each time Bitcoin (BTC) rallies past the all-important $10,000 mark, analysts seek to attribute the rise to major events occurring across the industry. The crypto sector is young, volatile and one major announcement can send ripples across the […]
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Bakkt announced its coming app for consumer payments, with Starbucks on board as the flagship retailer starting next year. Cryptocurrency custody and futures trading platform Bakkt has announced its coming entry into mobile payments with a consumer app. Per an Oct. 28 blog post from the company, Bakkt will follow its recent successes in trading […]
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