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Ripple Continues to Push for CBDC Development, but Will Banks Favor Stellar Lumens’ Technology Instead?

Although XRP has been defamed by the SEC lawsuit alleging it is a security, Ripple’s wish to develop central bank digital currencies (CBDC) in partnership with banking institutions remains a steady aspiration. Will this still be a possibility, with the Securities and Exchange Commission’s lawsuit currently hanging over its head? Over the years, Ripple has … Continue reading Ripple Continues to Push for CBDC Development, but Will Banks Favor Stellar Lumens’ Technology Instead?

Dealing with Upcoming EU Regulations: a Glimpse Into the Future

Blockchain is an ultimate disruption technology that reshapes the technological and financial landscape, providing people worldwide a new way to interact with money. The global economy is currently going through the most significant transformation over the previous millennium. New opportunities often bear unseen risks. In the modern world, risks are the stumbling stone for progress. … Continue reading Dealing with Upcoming EU Regulations: a Glimpse Into the Future

DJ David Guetta To Sell $14M Worth BTC or ETH for Luxury Apartment in Miami

The famous French DJ David Guetta revealed that he would accept the sale of a Miami beachfront apartment worth $14 million in Bitcoin or Ethereum. The property is a three-bedroom apartment with ​​approximately 2,528 square feet on the 37th floor of Setai Residences. The current price is roughly $14 million. During the intraday trading, Bitcoin … Continue reading DJ David Guetta To Sell $14M Worth BTC or ETH for Luxury Apartment in Miami

Swiss's Luxury Hotel Chedi Andermatt Accepts Cryptocurrency Payments

Swiss local media report Thursday The Chedi Andermatt, a luxury hotel run by billionaire Samih Sawiris, said it will allow guests to use cryptocurrency to pay for their stay in the Swiss Alps.  The five-star luxury hotel locates in the most luxurious and secret ski resort in Switzerland-Andermatt, which was founded in 2013 . According to a Swiss news … Continue reading Swiss's Luxury Hotel Chedi Andermatt Accepts Cryptocurrency Payments

Mayor of Miami Francis Suarez Accepts Paycheck 100% in Bitcoin

Francis Suarez, an American attorney and politician serving as the 43rd Mayor of Miami, announced on Twitter on Tuesday that his next salary will be received in Bitcoin (BTC). In his posting, Francis Suarez stated that he will become the first American lawmaker to accept bitcoin as a salary payment. According to the Miami Herald, … Continue reading Mayor of Miami Francis Suarez Accepts Paycheck 100% in Bitcoin

Game Developers Have Increasing Interest in Blockchain and NFTs Products, says Stratis Survey

A new survey commissioned by a blockchain protocol, Stratis, and conducted by Opinium has thrown more insight into the disposition of developers with respect to the integration of blockchain technology and its associated innovations, including decentralized finance (DeFi) and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) into video game production.  The survey, which draws respondents including 197 video game … Continue reading Game Developers Have Increasing Interest in Blockchain and NFTs Products, says Stratis Survey

Washington Developer Harbor Custom Development to Accept Payments in Crypto

Real estate investors in Washington who is looking for a real estate agency that accepts cryptocurrencies need to look no further as Washington-based Harbor Custom Development Inc is launching the service by the end of January.  According to a report from Rismedia, the company said it will accept “digital currencies as payment for its listed … Continue reading Washington Developer Harbor Custom Development to Accept Payments in Crypto

Thai Firms Pour Money into Bitcoin as Crypto Ownership Expands

Major Thai companies are heavily investing money into Bitcoin as the number of people estimated to own cryptocurrency in the Southeast Asian nation surged over 400% in 2021 from the year before to 3.6 million, Nikkei Asia reported. Although Thailand’s central bank has warned over the risk and volatility of cryptocurrencies, shops and other places … Continue reading Thai Firms Pour Money into Bitcoin as Crypto Ownership Expands

OpenSea Delists CryptoPunks V1, Following Takedown Notice From Developers

Popular non-fungible tokens (NFT) platform OpenSea has once again delisted CryptoPunks V1 collection due to a Digital Millennium Copyright Act takedown notice issued by CryptoPunks V2 developers Larva Labs. Although Larva Labs is also the creator of the CryptoPunks V1 collection, the move towards delisting the collection comes as the scarcity of its supply exceeds … Continue reading OpenSea Delists CryptoPunks V1, Following Takedown Notice From Developers

Brazil Real Estate Developer Stalwart Gafisa Starts Accepting Bitcoin as Payment

Stalwart Gafisa, a major property development company based in Brazil, is making a long-term bet in the growing cryptocurrency market. The firm has announced that it has added Bitcoin as a form of a rent payment at its real estate properties. The move confirms Gafisa’s commitment to bringing decentralized retail payment options to its clients … Continue reading Brazil Real Estate Developer Stalwart Gafisa Starts Accepting Bitcoin as Payment

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