In Europe, the environmental footprint of banknotes is minuscule compared to crypto’s, but crypto has advantages of its own.
ECB assesses environmental footprint of cash, sees room for improvement
In Europe, the environmental footprint of banknotes is minuscule compared to crypto’s, but crypto has advantages of its own.
Pudgy Penguins to Launch Webkinz-like Virtual World in 2024
Pudgy World, an interactive digital world available to Pudgy Penguin NFT holders, will become available in alpha mode sometime next year, according to the company’s CEO.
Bitcoin price hit 2023 high, so why are retail traders waiting on the sidelines?
Bitcoin price keeps going up, but retail traders are not piling in yet. Cointelegraph explores why.
Bitcoin price hit 2023 high, so why are retail traders waiting on the sidelines?
Bitcoin price keeps going up, but retail traders are not piling in yet. Cointelegraph explores why.
Singapore startup dtcpay launches retail crypto payments system with Chinese partners
Dtcpay, formerly Digital Treasures Center, is MAS-registered and already provides some point-of-sale and online crypto payment services.
Coinbase narrows loss while crypto trading volumes fall in Q3
Despite seeing falling trading volumes, Coinbase said they were “pleased” with how the quarter played out.
Coinbase International launches perpetual futures trading for retail customers
The recent regulatory approval for Coinbase’s international subsidiary comes within a month of getting the NFA nod to offer crypto derivatives services to institutional clients in eligible U.S. states.
HashKey to start Bitcoin and Ether retail trading in Hong Kong from Aug. 28
HashKey, along with OSL, received a major license upgrade on Aug.3 clearing their way to offer crypto trading services to retail customers.
Decentralized Insurance Alternative Nexus Mutual Provides Cover to UK Shopkeepers
A partnership with InShare sees Nexus adding some of its $274 million on-chain capacity to the retail mutual insurer comprising over 5,000 shopkeepers and small retail businesses.
Crypto asset investment in Latvia declines by 50% over past year, per central bank
According to Latvijas Banka, 4% of the population bought crypto assets in February, down from 8% in 2022, while payments “continue to prevail.”
Hong Kong debuts retail crypto trading with HashKey exchange
HashKey becomes one of the first licensed exchanges to offer cryptocurrency trading for non-professional investors in Hong Kong.
Thailand launches retail CBDC pilot with 2 banks and Singapore payment service
The project, delayed from last year, will enlist bank employees and nearby businesses for the pilot. Each payment provider has launched its own app.
Standard Chartered, PwC make case for programmable CBDC in China Greater Bay Area
With 11 megalopolises and three currencies, Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao make up a region that is ripe for CBDC research.
IMF offers Jordan’s central bank recommendations for implementing retail CBDC
The IMF mission spent three months studying conditions in the country, which is preparing to produce a feasibility report.
Huobi crypto exchange aims to expand to Hong Kong amid regulatory changes
The cryptocurrency exchange recently cut 20% of its staff, but now it will increase personnel in Hong Kong from 50 to 200.
Bank of England thinks digital pound can co-exist with private stablecoins
The central bank wants an e-GBP to be retail-focused and could form part of a “mixed payments economy” alongside cryptocurrency stablecoins.
Retail giant Pick n Pay to accept Bitcoin in 1,628 stores across South Africa
Grocery retailer Pick n Pay is expanding its Bitcoin coverage to all stores in the country following a three-month pilot testing phase.
Binance’s SWIFT banking partner set to ban USD transfers below $100K
Binance stressed that credit and debit card payments will continue to be accepted and that non-USD bank transfers would still be processed through the SWIFT payment system.
Using blockchain technology to combat retail theft
Blockchain technology may be a solution when it comes to anti-theft measures for retailers.