Bitcoin
Stone Ridge Asset Management has purchased 10,000 BTC worth about $115 million as part of its primary treasury reserve asset. By this announcement, the company joins a growing list of institutions and companies banking on Bitcoin (BTC) as an asset for the future. According to reports, the 10,000
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The Bank of Japan (BoJ) in a recent document has outlined its plans for a Japanese CBDC by 2021. The BoJ which joined a coalition of seven central banks under the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), jointly published a report on central bank digital currencies and its core concepts. According
Africa
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
Cryptocurrency
350 members of Spain’s lower house of Congress each received 1 euro in crypto through emails as part of an attempt to raise awareness about the future role of cryptocurrencies in societies. Learning with Crypto Emails Education startup, Tutellus helped to orchestrate the awareness exercise. The tokenization-focused startup is
Africa
The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) through CEO Justin Bgoni has revealed it is open to listing Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies under licensed its subsidiary - the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VSFE). According to reports, the crypto listing will be subject to regulatory approval by the Securities and Exchange Commission of
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Square Inc - a payments subsidiary company led by Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, has purchased about 4,709 bitcoin worth over $50 million; at an average price of $10,610 per BTC. According to an announcement on Thursday, Square through its CFO Amrita Ahuja noted: "...cryptocurrency is an instrument
Africa
Multiple reports show that a growing number of Egyptians are turning to Bitcoin (BTC) as the country's economic and unemployment crisis continues. According to local news Al-Monitor, many Egyptians are picking up interest in bitcoin mining and trading since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, as they seek
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Former member of the European Parliament (MEP) and British politician - Godfrey Bloom has bought his first Bitcoin (BTC). Bloom who gained popularity for his controversial views on the Banking System which he calls a "scam" and the State which he describes as an "institution of theft&
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Brief: The Sindh High Court (SHC) - the highest Judicial body in the Pakistani province of Sindh has taken up a petition challenging a ban on the use of digital currency in the country and directed the federal government, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), and the Federal Investigation Agency
Bitcoin
Despite news of Trump’s illness and regulatory risks materializing in the crypto markets, Bitcoin has been able to keep a steady pace to the top with its volatility dropping to its lowest point since November 2018. Meanwhile, the Nigerian Naira has suffered a 90% devaluation since 2016. This paints
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Atari is set to release its video game cryptocurrency in November. Atari Token (ATRI) will be used as a payment method in the entertainment industry. Release of Cryptocurrency in November Video games company, Atari is on a mission to empower the video game industry with a native token. According to
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The European Central Bank (ECB) has applied for a trademark of the term "Digital Euro" as officials weigh the possibility of a digital version of its currency. The application was filed by the ECB's legal representatives Bock Legal, and is visible on the website of the