During the recent earnings call, Visa stated that its customers made $2.5 billion in payments using its crypto-linked cards during the first fiscal quarter of 2022. That’s over 70% of the company’s total crypto volume during its previous fiscal year, signalling increased adoption of digital asset payments. … [Read more...] about Visa customers made $2.5 billion in payments from crypto-linked cards in Q1 2022
FTX US raises $400 million at $8 billion valuation
FTX US, the American affiliate of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has raised $400 million in Series A funding round. … [Read more...] about FTX US raises $400 million at $8 billion valuation
Rio de Janeiro’s mayor plans to allocate 1% of the city’s reserves in crypto
Eduardo Paes, mayor of Rio de Janeiro, revealed that he plans to allocate 1% of Brazil's second-most populous city's treasury reserves to cryptocurrencies. … [Read more...] about Rio de Janeiro’s mayor plans to allocate 1% of the city’s reserves in crypto
Crypto jobs postings grew 395% in 2021
According to a recent LinkedIn analysis, crypto-related job listings skyrocketed last year. … [Read more...] about Crypto jobs postings grew 395% in 2021
Changpeng Zhao’s net worth is estimated at $96 billion
Changpeng Zhao, founder and CEO of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange Binance, is one of the world's wealthiest people. CZ's total net worth is $96 billion, according to Bloomberg. … [Read more...] about Changpeng Zhao’s net worth is estimated at $96 billion
MoneyGram acquires minority stake Coinme
Remittance giant MoneyGram has made a strategic minority investment in Coinme, a leading cryptocurrency cash exchange in the U.S. … [Read more...] about MoneyGram acquires minority stake Coinme
Former head of Argentina calls Ethereum one of the most valuable cryptocurrencies
Ex-president of the South American country met with Vitalik Buterin and called Ethereum one of the major innovative technologies of the century. … [Read more...] about Former head of Argentina calls Ethereum one of the most valuable cryptocurrencies
Binance gets regulatory approvals from Bahrain and Canada
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has been green lighted by regulator in Bahrain. … [Read more...] about Binance gets regulatory approvals from Bahrain and Canada