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PayPal's entry into the cryptocurrency markets has been likened to a stimulus check for Bitcoin. The payments company, which has 346 million active accounts, could end up facilitating $50 billion in cryptocurrency transactions. This presents a big win for Bitcoin holders who would expect that such increases in
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On a highly anticipated Joe Rogan podcast episode, Kanye West speaks highly of Bitcoiners, claiming that they are capable of bringing liberation and freedom to humanity. Kanye West on Bitcoiners and Humanity In the podcast, West speaks positively about Bitcoin and how it can be used to create new frontiers
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The CEO of Microstrategy, Michael Saylor says that his business intelligence firm plans to hold Bitcoin for the next 100 years. He also adds that he has no intention of selling it. CEO Describes Reasons to Hold Bitcoin Saylor believes that the king cryptocurrency is the world's best
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Russia grants former U.S. security contractor Edward Snowden permanent residency. Snowden has been living in Russia since escaping from prosecution in the U.S. in 2013 after leaking classified documents. Since then, he has made a name for himself as a privacy advocate in different fields including the cryptocurrency
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Reports reveal that close to two dozen firms hold over $10 billion in Bitcoin reserves, the equivalent of 785,999 BTC. Bitcoin Reserves Growth In a short space of time, the number of companies holding Bitcoin (and their reserves) have grown significantly, exceeding previous expectations for Bitcoin adoption among private
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According to the Financial Stability Board, stablecoins could help to improve financial inclusion. The body believes that hybrid cryptocurrencies could enhance payments and allow for new ways to provide financial services. Stablecoins the Key to Financial Inclusion? A report by the Financial Stability Board, “Regulation, Supervision and Oversight of “Global
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As it takes more steps to release its central bank digital currency (CBDC), Canada looks to hire an economist with a deep knowledge of financial technology and digital currencies. Economist Wanted in Canda for Help with Digital Currency Canada has been working on its own digital currency for a while
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The SEC has given further consideration to tokenizing Exchange-Traded Funds. SEC Chairman, Jay Clayton revealed details of the commission’s approach to regulating cryptocurrency products during a panel discussion hosted by the Chamber of Digital Commerce. SEC Progress With the Tokenisation of Exchange-Traded Funds The SEC has been working on
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Reports reveal that a bill has been approved which requires crypto owners to disclose their holdings. Spain is making more efforts to raise tax revenue as its economy feels the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Spain Approves Bill on Crypto Holdings Disclosure Maria Jesus Montero, Spain’s Finance Minister, and
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In efforts to sustain its police reform movement, Nigeria’s feminist coalition has chosen to only accept donations in Bitcoin. It is using a censorship-resistant platform to protect its right to freedom of expression after access to its bank account was restricted this month, following its involvement in the End
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Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey has called for Bitcoin donations to be made to support the efforts of people protesting for police reforms in Nigeria. Bitcoin Donations Help Protestors in Nigeria Around the world, more people have joined the movement for police reforms in Nigeria, including Twitter’s CEO, Jack Dorsey.
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Crowds have been protesting around the streets of Nigeria, hoping for police reforms in the nation. Many of the protesters are youth. For days, they have cried out for police reforms. Some protestors have resolved to use Bitcoin in the process due to their bank accounts being blocked. As more