Carrefour’s Bitcoin acceptance marks pivotal shift in retail sector
The Carrefour Express in Rouen has begun accepting Bitcoin payments, signaling a transformative moment for the global retail industry. This move aligns with a growing...
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Tether to launch UAE dirham-pegged stablecoin amid growing demand in the Gulf
Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer, is set to introduce a new digital asset pegged to the United Arab Emirates dirham (AED), marking a significant...
China escalates crypto crackdown with new anti-money laundering regulations
China has intensified its regulatory scrutiny of cryptocurrency activities by formally classifying crypto transactions as a form of money laundering under updated anti-money laundering (AML)...
MetaMask, Mastercard, and Baanx to launch crypto payment card
MetaMask, the popular self-custodial crypto wallet for the Ethereum (ETH) network, is starting the rollout of its debit card developed in partnership with Mastercard and...
Ferrari extends cryptocurrency payment system to European dealers
Ferrari said it would extend its scheme to accept payments in cryptocurrency for its luxury sports cars to its European dealers network, after starting in...
Spot ethereum ETFs begin trading in U.S.
Spot ethereum exchanged-traded funds — nine different ether ETFs from eight issuers — began trading Tuesday. On their first day of trading on U.S. exchanges,...
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink says bitcoin is a legitimate financial asset
BlackRock co-founder and CEO Larry Fink has changed his mind on bitcoin over the years. While acknowledging earlier doubts and criticisms, Fink said he became...
Majority of top U.S. hedge funds now invest in bitcoin ETFs
In a significant shift towards mainstream adoption of digital assets, over half of the top U.S. hedge funds now own bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), according...
Solana emerges as a formidable contender to Ethereum, according to Pantera Capital
Pantera Capital has recently highlighted Solana’s unique advantages, positioning it as a significant rival to Ethereum. Dubbed the “Mac OS of blockchains,” Solana’s monolithic architecture...
Winklevoss twins donate $2 million in bitcoin to Trump campaign
In a bold political move, the Winklevoss twins, prominent figures in the cryptocurrency world, recently donated $2 million in bitcoin to former President Donald Trump’s...