Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN), a leading cryptocurrency exchange, recently teamed up with Visa to enhance crypto accessibility by enabling real-time deposits via Visa’s Direct network. This Coinbase Visa partnership allows eligible Coinbase users to transfer funds instantly into their accounts using a Visa debit card, marking a significant shift towards seamless and instant financial transactions within the…
SOFIA, Bulgaria, Oct. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Instacoins, the established Bitcoin brokerage and cryptocurrency services platform, today announced the upcoming launch of its Holiday Bonus Giveaway. The giveaway will feature a series of bonuses for both new and existing customers, running from Halloween all the way through to the New Year, with the aim of…
The U.S. Treasury Department recently released a strategy aimed at promoting financial inclusion for Americans, notably leaving cryptocurrency on the sidelines. While the digital assets industry has long argued that crypto can provide accessible and inclusive financial solutions, the Treasury’s latest 35-page report mentions cryptocurrency only once, and not as a tool for inclusion. Instead,…
Bitcoin (BTC) has broken past the $73,000 mark, reaching close to its all-time high. With projections hinting at a climb toward $150,000 by 2025, the cryptocurrency market is buzzing with excitement as the post-halving bull market unfolds. Analysts believe Bitcoin’s potential peak could be reached due to factors such as liquidity expansion, increased institutional adoption,…
DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — OKX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and global onchain technology company, today announced the appointment of Standard Chartered, a leading international cross-border bank connecting the world’s most dynamic markets, as a third-party crypto custodian for its global institutional business. The custody agreement with Standard Chartered is a significant addition to…
HONG KONG, Oct. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — RD InnoTech Limited (RD InnoTech), a subsidiary of RD Technologies Group, is steadily advancing the issuance of its HKDR stablecoin. From the outset, RD InnoTech has focused on ensuring HKDR complies with rigorous regulatory standards while preparing for seamless market entry to support international payments and cross-border transactions.…
SINGAPORE, Oct. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Worldwide Stablecoin Payment Network (“WSPN”), a leading digital payments and the issuer of Worldwide USD (“WUSD”), today announced the appointment of Austin Campbell as CEO of WSPN US. Mr. Campbell brings extensive experience in stablecoin markets and digital asset strategy to his new role, including running stable value products…
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Yesterday, in Los Angeles, Lightspark hosted its first Partner Summit—Lightspark Sync. Lightspark announced: Two new foundational capabilities for UMA – UMA Auth and UMA Request One Lightspark product update – Lightspark Extend for UMA Spark: A new open-source Bitcoin Layer 2, Lightning-compatible solution for stablecoins and self-custodial wallets…
Blockchain intelligence firm Arkham Intelligence reported that $20 million worth of cryptocurrency was unexpectedly transferred from U.S. government-linked wallets. While security experts scrambled to assess the situation, the funds were largely returned within 24 hours, prompting critical questions about the security protocols around the U.S. government’s crypto holdings. This rapid recovery, though positive on the…
Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN), one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with the Canadian Football League (CFL), becoming the league’s first official crypto partner. This collaboration signals Coinbase’s strategic expansion into Canada’s growing crypto market and positions the platform in front of CFL’s loyal fanbase, an opportunity Coinbase aims to capitalize on…