The new offering builds on previous seasonal passes offering a full year’s worth of voyages for a single fee.
Coinbase announced the integration of Apple Pay into its Coinbase Onramp service, according to a Dec. 2 announcement. The addition will streamline the process for users looking to convert fiat into crypto, making it faster and more user-friendly. Apple Pay has more than 60 million active users in the US and over 500 million users globally […]
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Government participation in crypto hasn’t always had great outcomes for the space, with the SEC under the Biden administration causing plenty of headaches for firms.
SBI VC Trade, a subsidiary of Japan’s financial powerhouse SBI Holdings, has revealed new collaborations with DMM Bitcoin and Metaplanet. SBI Holdings is a leader in internet banking in Japan and a global leader in blockchain technologies. As of March 2024, the company held more than $190 billion in total assets. DMM Bitcoin is a […]
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MicroStrategy executive chairman Michael Saylor has urged Microsoft to adopt Bitcoin as part of its strategy, according to a three-minute presentation to the company’s board that was shared on X (formerly Twitter). In the presentation, Saylor positioned Bitcoin as a critical component of the next technological wave. He warned that failing to integrate Bitcoin into […]
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2024 transaction totals are up more than 350% year-over-year, but still well below Indonesia’s 2021 highs.
The Open Network (TON) has unveiled a trustless cross-chain bridge designed to integrate Bitcoin liquidity into its ecosystem. Named TON Teleport BTC, the bridge aims to harness Bitcoin’s foundational principles to enhance connectivity and utility within the TON ecosystem and the Telegram audience. TON Teleport BTC enables Bitcoin to function on Telegram as a tokenized […]
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Telegram could be the key to reaching the first billion crypto users, but it’s not a competitor or a threat to other entry points like web browsers.
Russia’s Federation Council has approved sweeping amendments to the nation’s Tax Code, formalizing the taxation framework for digital currencies like Bitcoin (BTC). The legislation, adopted on Nov. 27, represents a critical step toward regulating the rapidly growing crypto sector while ensuring compliance with tax laws. Comprehensive tax laws The new law, titled “On Amendments to […]
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Ethereum’s DeFi sector is experiencing a revival, fueled by renewed market enthusiasm following Donald Trump’s election victory. The total value locked (TVL) in Ethereum’s DeFi ecosystem has surged past $80 billion, marking its highest level in over two years. These numbers come as key players like Aave and Uniswap have also achieved significant milestones during […]
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Off The Grid secured the Game of the Year award at the 2024 GAM3 Awards, held live for the first time in Manila on Nov.22. Developed by Gunzilla Games, the Web3-enabled, free-to-play, third-person battle royale game also won awards for Best Shooter Game, Best Multiplayer Game, and Best Action Game, marking a significant achievement in […]
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Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim has unveiled a groundbreaking proposal to add Bitcoin (BTC) to the city’s financial reserves, citing its potential to protect purchasing power and diversify resources. The motion, which will be discussed by the council on Dec. 11, aims to position the city as a leader in digital asset adoption. The proposal, titled […]
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SOS Limited, a Chinese data mining and technology company, announced on Nov. 27 that its board has approved a $50 million investment in Bitcoin (BTC) to diversify its assets and capitalize on the flagship crypto’s growing strategic significance. The company disclosed that it plans to implement various strategies for the investment, including direct acquisition, quantitative […]
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The proposed plan by Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim for the city’s “diversification of financial resources” suggested an investment in Bitcoin as a reserve asset.
Watford’s collaboration with Cointelegraph reinforces the club’s commitment to crypto, marking a new milestone in its crypto journey, which began in 2019.
Bitcoin’s journey from idea to reality (and near six figures) has been amazing, and Hemi co-founder Jeff Garzik says the network is ready for its next growth stage.
Low-income households in the United States are turning crypto profits into opportunities for homeownership, as revealed by a Nov. 26 report from the Office of Financial Research (OFR), a US Treasury Department research arm. Samuel Hughes, Francisco Ilabaca, Jacob Lockwood, and Kevin Zhao conducted the study based on tax data. It offers a crucial look […]
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Iran’s Central Bank is preparing to launch its own central bank digital currency (CBDC), called the Digital Rial, to modernize its banking infrastructure and enhance financial operations, according to local media reports. Central Bank Governor Mohammad Reza Farzin revealed the plans on Nov. 25 at the 11th Annual Conference on Modern Banking and Payment Systems. […]
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Brazilian lawmaker Eros Biondini introduced legislation proposing the creation of a Bitcoin (BTC) Sovereign Strategic Reserve (RESBit) with an allocation of up to $18.6 billion — equivalent to 5% of Brazil’s international reserves as of September. According to the bill, the RESBit will diversify Brazil’s Treasury assets, protect international reserves against exchange fluctuations and geopolitical […]
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Pantera Capital reported an extraordinary milestone for its Bitcoin Fund, which has grown more than 1,000x since its launch in 2013. The fund’s performance reflects Bitcoin’s (BTC) surging value, now exceeding $90,000 per coin, with a projected long-term trajectory suggesting continued upward momentum. The Pantera Bitcoin Fund launched when Bitcoin was priced at $74, marking […]
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DeFi Technologies, a publicly traded Canadian firm, has announced the launch of its subsidiary Valour Inc.’s new product—the Valour Dogecoin (DOGE) ETP—on the Sweden-based Spotlight Stock Market, according to a Nov. 26 statement. This marks the first Dogecoin ETP in the Nordics, giving investors a secure and simplified way to gain exposure to the popular […]
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XRP Ledger (XRPL) developers have rolled out a new server update to address a recent temporary outage that disrupted node operations. Network outage On Nov. 25, XRPL experienced a partial network outage that impacted several node types, including Full History, Current Ledger, Pathfinding, and Submission nodes. The issue stemmed from a missing ledger that caused […]
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Cardano blockchain founder Charles Hoskinson has shared a vision of building an “ecosystem of hybrid apps powered by DeFi-enabled Bitcoin.” In a Nov. 26 post on X (formerly Twitter), Hoskinson highlighted his renewed interest in Bitcoin’s foundational code while noting that adding a DeFi layer to the top digital asset could restore its innovative edge. […]
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Online video platform Rumble and Canadian wellness company Jiva Technologies have joined the growing number of firms adopting Bitcoin as part of their corporate treasury strategy this year. Their decisions reflect a broader trend of institutional interest in the top crypto as businesses seek alternatives to traditional financial assets. Market observers noted that these moves […]
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Polygon Labs CEO Marc Boiron has attributed the network’s struggles with broader adoption in the space to racial prejudice against its co-founder, Sandeep Nailwal. In a Nov. 25 post on X, Boiron suggested that Nailwal’s Indian heritage has led to biases that hinder Polygon’s recognition despite its substantial usage across the blockchain industry. He wrote: […]
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Ripple has launched the first tokenized money market fund on the XRP Ledger (XRPL) through a partnership with UK-based firms Archax and Abrdn, according to a Nov. 25 statement. This initiative involves Abrdn managing the fund as part of its £3.8 billion US Dollar Liquidity Fund (Lux). Ripple has committed to investing $5 million in […]
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Pump.fun, the decentralized memecoin generation and promotion platform on Solana, is experiencing a rise in live-streaming NSFW content as memecoin creators incorporate adult-themed material into their tokens. The platform, launched in Jan. 2024, enables users without coding skills to create and trade memecoins swiftly, contributing to its rapid growth. Per a CryptoSlate analysis, creators on […]
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El Salvador is exploring innovative ways to enhance its Bitcoin mining operations, with President Nayib Bukele proposing a unique approach—renting out the country’s volcanoes to miners. The idea, shared in a Nov. 25 social media post on X (formerly Twitter), suggests that miners could tap into the geothermal energy produced by these natural wonders for […]
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Newmarket Capital has completed a loan that combines traditional real estate financing with Bitcoin collateral, introducing a novel approach to lending reported on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” on Nov. 22. The loan refinances a 63-unit multifamily property in Philadelphia and incorporates 20 Bitcoin into the collateral package. The transaction allows the property’s sponsor to repay the […]
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The Texas state-issued digital currency is projected to encourage skeptical investors to eventually try out Bitcoin one day.