Pakistan’s government is working to bring the nation into the crypto sector. Almost a year after a blanket ban on cryptocurrencies, Pakistan has come a long way in its attitude toward the space. A recent notice by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) declared that institutions willing to work in the sphere of “electronic money” […]
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Celo plans to use a dedicated USD-backed stablecoin to provide unbanked consumers with payment options. Blockchain payments startup Celo has raised $30 million from well-known crypto investors Polychain Capital and Andreessen Horowitz, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on April 2. Celo, which is the trading name of A Protocol Inc., plans to use an […]
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Winklevoss Capital partner Sterling Witzke spoke to Cointelegraph about the future of stablecoins, regulatory clarity in U.S. and a fair price for Bitcoin Sterling Witzke has been working at Winklevoss Capital — a venture capital firm set up by the famous Winklevoss twins — for five years now. As a professional investor, she is very […]
Continue ReadingEastern Caribbean Central Bank to issue Digital Eastern Caribbean Dollar in partnership with Medici portfolio firm Bitt. Bitt, a portfolio firm of Overstock’s blockchain firm Medici, has partnered with the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) to pilot central bank digital currency (CBDC). Overstock announced the news in a press release on March 6. Barbados-based Bitt […]
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Switzerland-based crypto exchange ShapeShift has produced a six-episode show about crypto enthusiasts, including its CEO Erik Voorhees. Switzerland-based crypto exchange ShapeShift announced the launch of a six-episode show, dubbed “Down the Rabbit Hole,” which is dedicated to crypto enthusiasts. The exchange posted a trailer for the film on its Twitter page on Feb. 26. Company’s […]
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A look into the Coinbase Wallet’s new feature. On Feb. 12, San Francisco-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase announced that users of its Coinbase Wallet can now back up their private keys on cloud storage, namely on Google Drive and iCloud. The move has received mixed reaction from crypto community and cybersecurity experts, some of whom seem […]
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Abra CEO Bill Barhydt has outlined why he thinks consumer cross-border payments and remittance services are a struggle for crypto firms. Bill Barhydt, CEO of crypto wallet provider and payment startup Abra, believes that consumer cross-border payments and remittance services at scale continue to be a struggle for many crypto firms. Barhydt made his remarks […]
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sponsored A company says it has seen growth in Africa, as consumers seek alternatives to unstable currencies. A site enabling consumers to buy Bitcoin using hundreds of different payment methods says demand is thriving despite declining cryptocurrency prices — with Africa being its biggest market. Paxful says the volume of transactions it has processed from […]
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sponsored A company is creating a network of self-service kiosks driven by blockchain, where consumers can pay bills, book airline tickets and make purchases. A blockchain-based company has unveiled plans to roll out a global network of self-service kiosks — enabling millions of unbanked people around the world to pay bills, make purchases and access […]
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Hundreds of ways of buying crypto have emerged in recent years – and in some cases, you can get your hands on Bitcoin without parting with cash. Are there any methods which don’t come recommended? Cash in the mail is ill advised for buying crypto unless you’re only dealing in small amounts. There’s always the […]
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