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PortuguêsAccording to reports, the Russian Federation has defaulted on its foreign debt for the first time since 1918. Bondholders told the press that they had not received payments from the…
Continue ReadingThe alleged removal is a bit strange considering Bored and Hungry only opened its doors back in April. The Los Angeles Times reported Friday that recently opened NFT-themed burger joint…
Continue ReadingThe Central Bank of Russia and participating commercial banks want to test various types of payments with the digital ruble, the Russian press reported. The plan is to experiment with…
Continue ReadingHublot watches can now be purchased with crypto. Swiss Watch Maker, Hublot, has launched its new limited edition luxury watch, which is called ‘Big Bang Unico Grey’ edition of watches.…
Continue ReadingThe firm has entered an agreement with special purpose acquisition company Goldenstone Acquisition Ltd, through which it will pursue the listing. Goldenstone Acquisition Ltd, a special-purpose acquisition firm (SPAC), has…
Continue ReadingCryptocurrencies can be used for international payments if they don’t penetrate the Russian financial system, the head of Bank of Russia has stated. The governor also insisted that the digital…
Continue ReadingCryptocurrencies can be used in cross-border or international payments only if they don’t get into Russia’s domestic financial system, the Bank of Russia governor said. Russia’s central bank governor Elvira…
Continue ReadingAmid the growing popularity of cryptocurrencies in Kyrgyzstan, the country’s central bank has reminded citizens about the risks associated with the digital assets. The monetary authority also warned that crypto…
Continue ReadingAn institute facilitating Russian exports is now working on the establishment of a sandbox for international crypto payments, local media reported. The goal is to identify potential regulatory and technological…
Continue ReadingCryptocurrency wallet firm Exodus has been paying all its staff fully in Bitcoin since launching its software wallet in 2015, CEO JP Richardson said. Major cryptocurrency wallet provider Exodus continues…
Continue ReadingLegislation making it illegal to pay with cryptocurrencies has been filed with the State Duma, the lower house of Russia’s parliament. The sponsors of the bill want to task crypto…
Continue ReadingMoneygram, a remittance and payments company based in the U.S., has announced the integration of USDC, a dollar-pegged stablecoin, as a settlement asset for its cash to crypto and crypto…
Continue ReadingPayments giant Mastercard has announced it is working to bring direct payment support for a number of NFT and Web3 platforms with its cards. According to the company, this will…
Continue ReadingThe payment service, which is powered by the Stellar blockchain, will enable USDC settlement with MoneyGram in “near-real-time.” Cross-border transfer service MoneyGram officially launched its stablecoin-powered payment channel on Friday,…
Continue ReadingAmericans are worried about a new tax reporting requirement that will force applications like Venmo, Cash App, Paypal, Airbnb, and Ebay to send 1099-K forms to users. The U.S. Internal…
Continue ReadingThe San Diego-based cryptocurrency firm Edge has announced the launch of a confidential crypto Mastercard that doesn’t collect KYC data and doesn’t charge transaction fees. Edge’s website notes that there’s…
Continue ReadingWho accepts Bitcoin as payment? Read about the companies that accept BTC as a payment method. How do you use Bitcoin? Buying and selling Bitcoin is not that hard. It…
Continue ReadingRostec, the Russian manufacturing and technology conglomerate, has developed a system allowing the processing of international settlements and storage of digital currency. The blockchain-based platform has been announced as an…
Continue ReadingThe bill “On Digital Currency,” meant to comprehensively regulate crypto transactions in Russia, will be a “tough” law, according to the head of the State Duma Financial Market Committee. The…
Continue ReadingIf things work out just as planned by the world’s richest man, Musk might eventually start allowing DOGE payments for Starlink subscriptions. Just four months after EV manufacturer Tesla started…
Continue ReadingAuthorities in Russia are mulling over the possible use of digital currencies for international payments, a high-ranking official from the finance ministry has indicated. If recognized as property, he noted,…
Continue ReadingIn an exclusive interview with Cointelegraph, a policymaker from El Salvador reveals how BTC has been helping the country change people’s lives. Dania Gonzalez, Deputy of the Republic of El…
Continue ReadingMoscow has adopted a positive stance toward digital assets after its invasion of Ukraine triggered a sharp response from Western nations in the form of sanctions. The Russian Federation is…
Continue ReadingWe’re saying farewell to the World Economic Forum Annual meeting by demonstrating the real-world utility of crypto payments. With the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting drawing to a close,…
Continue ReadingThe Central African Republic prepares to launch its first major crypto hub shortly after the National Assembly adopted Bitcoin as legal tender. Shortly after approving Bitcoin (BTC) as legal tender…
Continue ReadingSWIFT, the interbank payments protocol and messaging system, has announced it is working to connect the different central bank digital currency (CBDC) protocols in development today. The company has partnered…
Continue ReadingThe five applications suggest the social media firm may use its namesake in a payments processing platform called Meta Pay. Social media giant Facebook‘s parent company, Meta, may be planning…
Continue ReadingTwo Israel-based credit card companies, Max and Isracard, have started working on Bitcoin investment and cashback solutions via a credit card. Financial companies in Israel are increasingly moving into cryptocurrencies…
Continue ReadingSam Bankman-Fried, the founder of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has given his take regarding the future of Bitcoin’s usage. Bankman-Fried stated he doesn’t believe that Bitcoin will work as a…
Continue ReadingChief financial officer André Milanez said that the product will launch within the next 6 months. B3, the Brazilian Stock Exchange, confirmed that within 6 months it intends launch its…
Continue ReadingDoes government-issued digital money pose an existential threat to cryptocurrencies? Probably not, but stablecoin usage could narrow. Government-issued electronic currency seems to be an idea whose time has come. “More…
Continue ReadingA survey carried out by the central bank of Israel has returned mostly positive responses from stakeholders regarding the possible issuance of a digital shekel currency. Many of the participants…
Continue ReadingThe ECB drops another working paper on the digital euro causing more outrage from Europeans opposing a central bank digital currency. The ECB released another working paper on the digital…
Continue ReadingAs more and more people continue to invest in digital currencies, experts believe the coming few years will see crypto making an even larger impact on the retail sector. Even…
Continue Reading“I guess we have a concern that [the Reserve Bank of India] may be actually in violation of the Supreme Court ruling,” said Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong. Just three days…
Continue ReadingOn this week’s episode of “The Market Report,” Cointelegraph’s resident experts discuss the top social tokens a the moment. “The Market Report” with Cointelegraph is live right now. On this…
Continue ReadingA class of 2021 Bitcoiner in Mozambique is using the Lightning Network to transact while using Bitcoin to protect his savings. Bitcoin (BTC) is for all. For you, for Michael Saylor…
Continue ReadingBankoff, a platform offering virtual cards that could be topped up with cryptocurrency, has told customers its cards are no longer supported by payment systems Visa and Stripe. They allowed…
Continue ReadingA hacking group linked to the Anonymous collective has allegedly hit the popular Russian payment processor Qiwi. Network Battalion 65 announced on social media it had managed to gain access…
Continue ReadingOn this week’s episode of “The Market Report,” Cointelegraph’s resident experts discuss the most bullish cryptocurrencies at the moment. The Market Report with Cointelegraph is live right now. On this…
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