Pierce Challenges SEC's Conservative Approach to Crypto
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Hester Pierce, Commissioner for the US Securities and Exchange Commission, known as "Crypto Mom," said the regulator's more conservative approach to crypto must change as people become more interested in space.
Peirce commented that the crypto landscape is changing rapidly, and although they...
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By: Wayne Jones
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#DeFi #FederalReserve #KPPU #SEC #USSECCrypto
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Hester Pierce, Commissioner for the US Securities and Exchange Commission, known as "Crypto Mom," said the regulator's more conservative approach to crypto must change as people become more interested in space.
Peirce commented that the crypto landscape is changing rapidly, and although they...
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By: Wayne Jones
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#DeFi #FederalReserve #KPPU #SEC #USSECCrypto
Ethereum Congestion: 96% of DeFi Transaction Volume on the Blockchain
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Ethereum currently hosts almost all decentralized financial transactions (DeFi). However, congestion and soaring gas prices slow down activity, which could cause competitors on the popular blockchain network to increase according to a new report.
DappRadar released a report this week showing...
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By: Wayne Jones
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#CompoundFinance #DeFi #EOSProtocol #GasPrices #Sushiswap #Uniswap
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Ethereum currently hosts almost all decentralized financial transactions (DeFi). However, congestion and soaring gas prices slow down activity, which could cause competitors on the popular blockchain network to increase according to a new report.
DappRadar released a report this week showing...
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By: Wayne Jones
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#CompoundFinance #DeFi #EOSProtocol #GasPrices #Sushiswap #Uniswap
Digital Yen Issuing should Follow Japan's Central Bank Law Change
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Japan wants to adopt a law on issuing foreign digital currency to a central bank in line with the currency commissioner next door. The digital yen will not bring down the US dollar anytime soon, but the Chinese currency's growing popularity is evident in both world reserves and international...
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By: Wayne Jones
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#BankOfJapan #CBDC #CentralBank #DLT #Japan
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Japan wants to adopt a law on issuing foreign digital currency to a central bank in line with the currency commissioner next door. The digital yen will not bring down the US dollar anytime soon, but the Chinese currency's growing popularity is evident in both world reserves and international...
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By: Wayne Jones
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#BankOfJapan #CBDC #CentralBank #DLT #Japan
G7 Set to Oppose the Facebook Libra Over Improper Regulations
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According to a draft G7 statement, financial leaders from the world's seven largest economies will be against posting the stable Libra on Facebook until its adequate regulation.
The draft preparations gear towards meet finance ministers and central bank governors in the US, Canada, Japan,...
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By: Wayne Jones
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#CBDC #FSB #MoneyLaundering #StablecoinRegulations #Stablecoins
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According to a draft G7 statement, financial leaders from the world's seven largest economies will be against posting the stable Libra on Facebook until its adequate regulation.
The draft preparations gear towards meet finance ministers and central bank governors in the US, Canada, Japan,...
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By: Wayne Jones
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#CBDC #FSB #MoneyLaundering #StablecoinRegulations #Stablecoins
Bitcoin Worth $6.7 Billion Now Held by Public Companies
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Around $ 6.7 billion in BTC is currently in the hands of public companies, including US software giant MicroStrategy. According to Bitcoin Treasuries, Galaxy is Jack Dorsey, Square's digital asset manager and payment processing platform. Included in this number are some of the companies that hold...
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By: Wayne Jones
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#BitcoinTreasuries #GrayScaleInvestmentAssetManagers #GrayscaleBitcoinTrust #MicroStrategy #Square
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Around $ 6.7 billion in BTC is currently in the hands of public companies, including US software giant MicroStrategy. According to Bitcoin Treasuries, Galaxy is Jack Dorsey, Square's digital asset manager and payment processing platform. Included in this number are some of the companies that hold...
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By: Wayne Jones
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#BitcoinTreasuries #GrayScaleInvestmentAssetManagers #GrayscaleBitcoinTrust #MicroStrategy #Square
Russia Regulator Blocks P2P Crypto Platform LocalBitcoins
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On Oct 14, 2020, news emerged that Russia telecom regulator Roskomnadzor had blocked the P2P Bitcoin trading platform LocalBitcoins.
Users of the over-the-counter trading website had started complaining about problems with accessing LocalBitcoins as early as late...
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By: Wayne Jones
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#BestChange #BTC #CryptoAdoption #LocalBitcoins #NinjaTrader #P2P
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On Oct 14, 2020, news emerged that Russia telecom regulator Roskomnadzor had blocked the P2P Bitcoin trading platform LocalBitcoins.
Users of the over-the-counter trading website had started complaining about problems with accessing LocalBitcoins as early as late...
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By: Wayne Jones
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#BestChange #BTC #CryptoAdoption #LocalBitcoins #NinjaTrader #P2P
Electrum Wallet Users Lose 1,980 Bitcoin In Malicious App Update
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A ZDNet investigation recently discovered that malicious actors had siphoned more than $22 million worth of BTC stored in Electrum wallet apps. The hackers managed to steal the approximated 1,980 coins via a fake wallet update.
Essentially, the attackers instructed the wallet server to...
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By: Wayne Jones
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#Cybersecurity #DoS #ElectrumX #Hack #ZDNet
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A ZDNet investigation recently discovered that malicious actors had siphoned more than $22 million worth of BTC stored in Electrum wallet apps. The hackers managed to steal the approximated 1,980 coins via a fake wallet update.
Essentially, the attackers instructed the wallet server to...
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By: Wayne Jones
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#Cybersecurity #DoS #ElectrumX #Hack #ZDNet
RBA Has No Plans to Issue a CBDC, Research Still Ongoing
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Responding to concerns about monetary sovereignty, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) said the public policy case for general-purpose issuance or retail CBDC in Australia remains considered.
The RBA's view, voiced by the bank's chief policy officer Tony Richards, is challenging the influx of...
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By: Wayne Jones
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#AML #CBDC #EuropeanCentralBank #KYC
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Responding to concerns about monetary sovereignty, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) said the public policy case for general-purpose issuance or retail CBDC in Australia remains considered.
The RBA's view, voiced by the bank's chief policy officer Tony Richards, is challenging the influx of...
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By: Wayne Jones
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#AML #CBDC #EuropeanCentralBank #KYC
Bitcoin Plunge After OKEx Suspends Digital Assets Withdrawals
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OKEx, one of the leading exchanges for spot crypto and its derivatives, has suspended all withdrawals indefinitely and blamed the loss of connection to one of the private key holders. In an official statement released on Friday morning, the exchange said it had suspended all 4 pm Hong Kong...
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By: Wayne Jones
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#Bitcoin #Bitfinex #DigitalAssets #MoneyLaundering #Tron
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OKEx, one of the leading exchanges for spot crypto and its derivatives, has suspended all withdrawals indefinitely and blamed the loss of connection to one of the private key holders. In an official statement released on Friday morning, the exchange said it had suspended all 4 pm Hong Kong...
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By: Wayne Jones
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#Bitcoin #Bitfinex #DigitalAssets #MoneyLaundering #Tron
IOTA Releases the Final Alpha Version of IOTA Streams
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The IOTA Foundation just released the final alpha version of IOTA Streams. It is a framework that allows users to control data collected from IoT and connected devices. As stated in the publication, IOTA Streams provides detailed capabilities for data access and direct data sharing to connected...
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By: Wayne Jones
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#IotaFoundation #IotaNews #IOTAStreams #JaguarLandRover #LETS
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The IOTA Foundation just released the final alpha version of IOTA Streams. It is a framework that allows users to control data collected from IoT and connected devices. As stated in the publication, IOTA Streams provides detailed capabilities for data access and direct data sharing to connected...
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By: Wayne Jones
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#IotaFoundation #IotaNews #IOTAStreams #JaguarLandRover #LETS
Myth or Fact: Are Criminals Still Going Crazy For Cryptocurrencies?
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Just like in any other technology, criminals are turning the cryptocurrency sector to their advantage. These criminals are using cryptocurrency, a legitimate technology, to advance their illicit activities.
Bitcoins and other digital currencies are, therefore, a frequent target for many...
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By: Wayne Jones
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#Bitcoin #Cryptocurrency #CryptocurrencyATMs #CryptocurrencyExchange #Illegal
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Just like in any other technology, criminals are turning the cryptocurrency sector to their advantage. These criminals are using cryptocurrency, a legitimate technology, to advance their illicit activities.
Bitcoins and other digital currencies are, therefore, a frequent target for many...
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By: Wayne Jones
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#Bitcoin #Cryptocurrency #CryptocurrencyATMs #CryptocurrencyExchange #Illegal
Breitling Partners With Arianee To Issue Digital Certificates For Its Luxury Watches
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On the 13th of October 2020, Breitling announced partnering with Arianee to issue unique authenticity certificates for its luxury watches on the Ethereum blockchain. Breitling will no longer issue physical certificates for the watches; instead, it will offer a digital passport that will even...
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By: Wayne Jones
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#Arianee #BlockchainTechnology #DigitalWallet #EthereumBlockchain #NFTs
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On the 13th of October 2020, Breitling announced partnering with Arianee to issue unique authenticity certificates for its luxury watches on the Ethereum blockchain. Breitling will no longer issue physical certificates for the watches; instead, it will offer a digital passport that will even...
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By: Wayne Jones
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#Arianee #BlockchainTechnology #DigitalWallet #EthereumBlockchain #NFTs
Atari To Incorporate Its Crypto Token With Its New VCS Gaming System
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Recently, the gaming giant Atari announced its plan to introduce its digital currency called Atari Token, on its new VCS gaming system. In this case, it will be possible to purchase the new Atari VCS gaming system using Atari Token.
The Atari console will include a collection of 100 classic...
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By: Wayne Jones
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#AtariBlockchain #AtariToken #BitcoinComExchange #Gaming #VCSGamingSystem
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Recently, the gaming giant Atari announced its plan to introduce its digital currency called Atari Token, on its new VCS gaming system. In this case, it will be possible to purchase the new Atari VCS gaming system using Atari Token.
The Atari console will include a collection of 100 classic...
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By: Wayne Jones
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#AtariBlockchain #AtariToken #BitcoinComExchange #Gaming #VCSGamingSystem
Bitcoin Price on a Record-Setting Streak Above $10K
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Bitcoin (BTC) has set a record for its longest daily streak above $10K. The digital asset broke above this significant psychological level at the beginning of September and has stayed above it for a consecutive 84 days during press time.
As per a market outlook report by Blockchain.com, the ...
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By: Wayne Jones
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#BlockchainCom #BTC #BTCHashrate #SP
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Bitcoin (BTC) has set a record for its longest daily streak above $10K. The digital asset broke above this significant psychological level at the beginning of September and has stayed above it for a consecutive 84 days during press time.
As per a market outlook report by Blockchain.com, the ...
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By: Wayne Jones
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#BlockchainCom #BTC #BTCHashrate #SP
Bank of Canada Seeks To Hire Expert For CBDC Development
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On Oct. 18, 2020, The Bank of Canada took a step towards the development of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) by announcing their desire to hire an economist for digital currencies.
As per a job advert on the bank’s official page, the winning candidate should have advanced knowledge of f...
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By: Wayne Jones
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#BankOfCanada #BTC #CentralBankDigitalCurrency #CryptoExchanges
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On Oct. 18, 2020, The Bank of Canada took a step towards the development of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) by announcing their desire to hire an economist for digital currencies.
As per a job advert on the bank’s official page, the winning candidate should have advanced knowledge of f...
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By: Wayne Jones
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#BankOfCanada #BTC #CentralBankDigitalCurrency #CryptoExchanges
The Bitcoin Adoption Rush Just Begun in Major American Companies
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August 11, 2020, will remain an essential date in bitcoin history. It marks the day that America's major corporations pushed bitcoin adoption.
Michael J. Sailor, CEO of MicroStrategy, announced that his company is making Bitcoin its main reserve item in a treasure trove. After reviewing at...
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By: Wayne Jones
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#Amazon #Apple #BitcoinTreasuries #Facebook #Microsoft #MicroStrategy
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August 11, 2020, will remain an essential date in bitcoin history. It marks the day that America's major corporations pushed bitcoin adoption.
Michael J. Sailor, CEO of MicroStrategy, announced that his company is making Bitcoin its main reserve item in a treasure trove. After reviewing at...
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By: Wayne Jones
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#Amazon #Apple #BitcoinTreasuries #Facebook #Microsoft #MicroStrategy
Increasing Worldwide Protests Contribute to Crypto Adoption
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Recently, there are rising protests worldwide, and all of them get aligned against powerful bodies and ingrained politicians. These entrenched bodies may control domestic centralized financial institutions and eliminate dissidents’ power, especially in protests that require donations. When p...
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By: Wayne Jones
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#BTC #BTCpay #BYSOL #CryptoDonations #Cryptocurrency
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Recently, there are rising protests worldwide, and all of them get aligned against powerful bodies and ingrained politicians. These entrenched bodies may control domestic centralized financial institutions and eliminate dissidents’ power, especially in protests that require donations. When p...
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By: Wayne Jones
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#BTC #BTCpay #BYSOL #CryptoDonations #Cryptocurrency
The Sand Dollar: Bahamas Launches World’s First CBDC
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On the 20th of October 2020, the Central Bank of Bahamas took to its Twitter account to announce the launch of the Bahamian CBDC, the Sand Dollar. The Bahamas is the first country to release a central bank digital currency beyond a pilot program.
The Central Bank of the Bahamas first announced...
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By: Wayne Jones
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#BahamianCbdc #CBDC #DigitalYuan #Nzia
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On the 20th of October 2020, the Central Bank of Bahamas took to its Twitter account to announce the launch of the Bahamian CBDC, the Sand Dollar. The Bahamas is the first country to release a central bank digital currency beyond a pilot program.
The Central Bank of the Bahamas first announced...
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By: Wayne Jones
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#BahamianCbdc #CBDC #DigitalYuan #Nzia
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Bitcoin Price Shoots Past $12K as Buyers Take Control
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Bitcoin surged higher towards $12,000 on Tuesday as bulls renewed their buying pressure. The leading crypto managed a break above this important psychological level that had held as strong resistance for...
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By: Wayne Jones
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#Altcoins #BTC #BtcBulls #DeFi #FederalReserve
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Bitcoin surged higher towards $12,000 on Tuesday as bulls renewed their buying pressure. The leading crypto managed a break above this important psychological level that had held as strong resistance for...
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By: Wayne Jones
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#Altcoins #BTC #BtcBulls #DeFi #FederalReserve
PayPal To Offer Crypto Support: How Big a Deal is it?
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According to a PayPal press release on Oct 21, the payments giant is ready to let users buy, sell, and hold BTC, LTC, BCH, and ETH. The company decided on the move in a bid to encourage the global use of digital coins, according to PayPal CEO Dan Schulman.
PayPal plans to launch crypto support...
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By: Wayne Jones
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#BTC #CBDCs #Cryptocompare #Paxos #PayPalCrypto
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According to a PayPal press release on Oct 21, the payments giant is ready to let users buy, sell, and hold BTC, LTC, BCH, and ETH. The company decided on the move in a bid to encourage the global use of digital coins, according to PayPal CEO Dan Schulman.
PayPal plans to launch crypto support...
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By: Wayne Jones
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#BTC #CBDCs #Cryptocompare #Paxos #PayPalCrypto
CBDC Building Fray by Central Banks: Which Country Will Be First?
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The central bank digital currency (CBDC) frenzy is seemingly reaching the point of no return. Over the next few years, more central banks look set to turn to these novel financial instruments as a principal payment device.
The majority of the CBDCs in development are retail iterations that ...
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By: Wayne Jones
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#BankOfCanada #BIS #DigitalYuan #FederalReserve #MIT
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The central bank digital currency (CBDC) frenzy is seemingly reaching the point of no return. Over the next few years, more central banks look set to turn to these novel financial instruments as a principal payment device.
The majority of the CBDCs in development are retail iterations that ...
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By: Wayne Jones
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#BankOfCanada #BIS #DigitalYuan #FederalReserve #MIT
