African peer-to-peer Bitcoin trade has generated more than $14.6 million in weekly volume, comprising a new record for the continent. African peer-to-peer, or P2P, Bitcoin (BTC) trading volumes have continued to increase, with the continent posting its third-consecutive all-time high for trade activity. Africa’s surging volumes come amid a plateauing in global P2P trade, with […]
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Aeternity has launched a crypto-powered social monetization tool allowing content creators to instantly accept tips via web browser or mobile. Blockchain firm Aeternity launched its social monetization tool “Superhero” on May 20, describing the platform as “the first decentralized peer-to-peer instant payment tool for digital goods or social content.” The extension is supported by the […]
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Losing privacy may be a big concern in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, but a new class of technology is positioning us well for a more anonymous future. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, privacy was already at a premium. Now, we’re facing a further dive into the uncharted territory of pervasive privacy intrusions. Targeted advertising […]
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Multi-crypto wallet Infinito is integrating Paxful’s P2P trading services into its platform. Multi-crypto wallet Infinito has announced a partnership with peer-to-peer Bitcoin (BTC) marketplace Paxful to integrate their services into the “Infinito Wallet.” According to the official announcement, Infinito users will now be able to buy Bitcoin directly from other crypto users around the world […]
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Iran is set to redenominate its fiat currency, removing four zeros to create a new fiat called toman as demand for crypto is surging. Ravaged by crippling hyperinflation, Iran’s Parliament has sanctioned the redenomination of its fiat — the rial — by replacing it with a new currency called the toman. According to the plan, […]
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A new fiat-crypto exchange has launched in India, two months after the country’s stringent ban on banks’ dealings with crypto businesses was lifted. A new fiat-crypto exchange has launched in India, two months after lifting the country’s stringent ban on banks’ dealings with crypto businesses. The Bangalore-headquartered exchange, dubbed BitPolo, went live on May 6. […]
Continue ReadingPeer-to-peer crypto marketplace Paxul is expanding its charitable program to Africa amid the COVID-19 crisis. Peer-to-peer (P2P) cryptocurrency marketplace Paxful announced on May 4 the expansion of its #BuiltWithBitcoin charitable initiative in Africa with the launch of the “Africa Fund.” The fund will use Bitcoin (BTC) donations to purchase essential resources for the fight against […]
Continue ReadingIn the closing keynote for Virtual Blockchain Week, acclaimed author Don Tapscott argued DLT is the foundational technology of “the second digital era.” To close out Virtual Blockchain Week, best-selling technology author and co-founder of the Blockchain Research Institute (BRI), Don Tapscott, delivered a presentation articulating what he describes as the shift from the internet […]
Continue ReadingWhile Localbitcoins trade volumes have receded globally since the platform’s KYC overhaul last year, Latin American trade has continued to surge. Amid declining global volume, Localbitcoins.com continues to comprise a hub for Latin American peer-to-peer (P2P) trade — with Argentina, Chile, and Venezuela posting record volume over recent weeks according to Coin.dance. This past week […]
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Survey says the amount of Europeans who believe crypto will still exist in 10 years has edged up from 63% in 2019 to 66% in 2020. Europeans are getting more confident about the future of the cryptocurrency industry amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new report. People in Europe are becoming more optimistic about […]
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