Louisiana State Treasurer Dr. John Fleming announced the integration, which allows residents to pay for state services using Bitcoin, Bitcoin Lightning, and USD Coin. The first payment was successfully made to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. … [Read more...] about Louisiana integrates cryptocurrency for state payments
Carrefour’s Bitcoin acceptance marks pivotal shift in retail sector
The Carrefour Express in Rouen has begun accepting Bitcoin payments, signaling a transformative moment for the global retail industry. This move aligns with a growing trend where major corporations explore cryptocurrency as a legitimate payment method, seeking to modernize consumer transactions and tap into a tech-savvy demographic. … [Read more...] about Carrefour’s Bitcoin acceptance marks pivotal shift in retail sector
Tether to launch UAE dirham-pegged stablecoin amid growing demand in the Gulf
Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer, is set to introduce a new digital asset pegged to the United Arab Emirates dirham (AED), marking a significant expansion of its product offerings in a rapidly growing market. This move is part of Tether's broader strategy to diversify its stablecoin portfolio, which already includes tokens pegged to the U.S. dollar, euro, and … [Read more...] about Tether to launch UAE dirham-pegged stablecoin amid growing demand in the Gulf
China escalates crypto crackdown with new anti-money laundering regulations
China has intensified its regulatory scrutiny of cryptocurrency activities by formally classifying crypto transactions as a form of money laundering under updated anti-money laundering (AML) laws. This development marks a significant escalation in the country’s ongoing crackdown on digital assets, further tightening the noose around what Beijing views as a major financial risk. … [Read more...] about China escalates crypto crackdown with new anti-money laundering regulations
MetaMask, Mastercard, and Baanx to launch crypto payment card
MetaMask, the popular self-custodial crypto wallet for the Ethereum (ETH) network, is starting the rollout of its debit card developed in partnership with Mastercard and fintech platform Baanx. … [Read more...] about MetaMask, Mastercard, and Baanx to launch crypto payment card
Ferrari extends cryptocurrency payment system to European dealers
Ferrari said it would extend its scheme to accept payments in cryptocurrency for its luxury sports cars to its European dealers network, after starting in the United States last year. … [Read more...] about Ferrari extends cryptocurrency payment system to European dealers
Spot ethereum ETFs begin trading in U.S.
Spot ethereum exchanged-traded funds — nine different ether ETFs from eight issuers — began trading Tuesday. … [Read more...] about Spot ethereum ETFs begin trading in U.S.
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink says bitcoin is a legitimate financial asset
BlackRock co-founder and CEO Larry Fink has changed his mind on bitcoin over the years. While acknowledging earlier doubts and criticisms, Fink said he became a believer in cryptocurrencies after dedicating time to studying and learning about bitcoin. He now sees a place for crypto in the average investor’s portfolio. … [Read more...] about BlackRock CEO Larry Fink says bitcoin is a legitimate financial asset