12

Apr

Cryptoverse: 10 billion reasons bitcoin could become a reserve currency

A crypto platform's pledge to amass $10 billion worth of bitcoin to back its own "stablecoin" is firing up the market. It's part of a wider movement to crown bitcoin…

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07

Apr

Meta plans virtual currency, creator coins for its apps – FT

(Reuters) - Meta Platforms Inc  readying plans to introduce virtual tokens and cryptocurrencies to its family of apps with an aim to use such virtual tokens for rewarding creators and lending and…

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15

Feb

Cryptoverse: Bitcoin runs into Russian rules and regiments

Bristling tensions and looming laws in Europe could offer clues to two questions: Can bitcoin be a safe-haven asset? And can Russia emerge as a crypto superpower? The answer to…

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28

Jan

Russian authorities draw up ‘road map’ to regulate cryptocurrencies -document

MOSCOW, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Russian authorities have drawn up a 'road map' that envisages restrictions on cryptocurrencies but not a complete ban as advocated by the central bank, a…

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08

Jan

Crypto crime hit record $14 billion in 2021, research shows

Crime involving cryptocurrencies hit an all-time high of $14 billion last year, blockchain researcher Chainalysis said, a record that comes as regulators call for more powers over the fast-growing sector.…

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30

Mar

PayPal launches crypto checkout service

PayPal Holdings Inc will announce later on Tuesday that it has started allowing U.S. consumers to use their cryptocurrency holdings to pay at millions of its online merchants globally, a move…

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11

Feb

Mastercard to open up network to select cryptocurrencies

Mastercard Inc said on it was planning to offer support for some cryptocurrencies on its network this year, joining a string of big-ticket firms that have pledged similar support. The…

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11

Feb

U.S. eyes innovation to battle misuse of cryptocurrencies, narrow digital gaps

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Wednesday warned about an “explosion of risk” from digital markets, including the misuse of cryptocurrencies, but said new financial technologies could also help fight…

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12

Sep

Big European states call for cryptocurrency curbs to protect consumers

Germany, France, Italy, Spain and the Netherlands called on the European Commission to draw up strict regulation for asset-backed cryptocurrencies such as stablecoins to protect consumers and preserve state sovereignty…

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