After the American financial technology giant Paypal rolled out crypto payments last year, the company is now introducing cryptocurrency transfer services to Venmo users. The firm detailed that Venmo customers will be able to send funds to an existing Paypal account, an external wallet, or a crypto exchange platform.
Venmo Customers Can Now Transfer Cryptocurrency to Paypal Users, External…
US Senator Ted Cruz: 'I Like BTC for the Same Reason the Chinese Communist Govt Doesn’t Like BTC'
April 30, 2023
United States Senator Ted Cruz has said he remains “incredibly bullish on bitcoin” which he described as the “alpha in the crypto sphere.” According to Cruz, people are attracted to bitcoin because they see it as a hedge against inflation and also as an “important…
According to regulations published by the country’s treasury secretary, global crypto exchanges used by Kenya’s estimated 4 million users will start paying a 1.5% tax on revenues earned.
Tax-Avoiding Digital Asset Platforms
The Kenyan Treasury has said it will start…
AIGameToEarn Begins Pre-Launch Whitelisting for AI NFTs and a $100k Guaranteed Leaderboard
April 29, 2023
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PRESS RELEASE. Zagreb, Croatia, 28th April 2023, Chainwire
AIGameToEarn, an innovative platform combining artificial intelligence and gaming, started the whitelisting signups for its upcoming launch. The list is open to 2,000 lucky individuals, of which 200 spots are reserved for contributors, giveaways, and contest winners. Those who hurry and get whitelisted can purchase two AI…
Microstrategy Founder Michael Saylor to Argentines: 'You Need Bitcoin' — Critics Insist BTC Is Too Volatile
April 29, 2023
Micheal Saylor, the founder of Microstrategy, has told people living in inflation-stricken Argentina that they now “need bitcoin.” While many bitcoiners have welcomed Saylor’s suggestion, a few critics have said the top crypto asset’s volatility makes it an…
Cybercriminals have reportedly breached AT&T email accounts and are using the access gained to steal crypto assets from their victims. While a spokesperson for AT&T has denied claims that hackers have gained access to the company’s internal systems, a report…
Coinbase Shares Wells Response, Challenges SEC's Change in Attitude Towards Its Core Businesses
April 28, 2023
On April 27, Coinbase, the crypto exchange based in San Francisco, made public the disclosure of its response to the Wells notice it had received from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) back in March. The company maintained that the regulatory body’s enforcement actions were in direct contrast to the agency’s previous approval of the firm’s public listing via its S-1 filing.
Ethereum Price to Peak at $2,758 This Year, Then Fall to $2,342 by 2023's End, Finder Experts Say
April 27, 2023
A recent survey made public by the online comparison platform Finder.com has revealed the predictions of 32 professionals in the fields of fintech and cryptocurrency. The specialists have expressed their conviction that ethereum, the second largest digital asset by market…
Binance Reportedly Removes Restrictions on Russian Users
April 27, 2023
The world’s largest crypto exchange, Binance, has lifted certain restrictions on Russian users, local crypto media unveiled. According to multiple reports, Russians can once again use their bank cards to make deposits and the trading platform has canceled a limit on their…
On April 20th, The European Parliament approved the first comprehensive crypto regulation EU-wide, the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA). In the same day, a separate law, the Transfer of Funds regulation, was passed, requiring crypto operators to confirm the identity of their customers in order to halt money laundering transactions.
While the crypto regulation worldwide is becoming increasingly…