CRYPTO ADOPTION
Crypto Adoption Grows among Asian Countries, Says Chainalysis Report
Chainalysis has released the analysis report, showing that countries in Central & Southern Asia and Oceania (CSAO) region received more than $900 billion in crypto value from July 2021 to June 2022.
Virtuzone Partners with Binance To Drive Crypto Adoption In UAE
Partnership with Binance will enable Virtuzone to use cryptocurrency payment services to facilitate its ambitions. Virtuzone is a major provider of corporation and business formation services in the UAE.
Honduras Establishes Bitcoin Valley in Santa Lucia to Boost Crypto Opportunities
Honduras has entered the cryptocurrency trend after launching “Bitcoin Valley” in Santa Lucia meant to spur more opportunities in the digital asset space.
76% of Financial Institutions Eyeing Crypto Adoption in Next 3 Years, Ripple Report Shows
A study shows that 76% of financial institutions expect to use crypto in the next 3 years. In addition, over 75% of consumers said they would prefer to buy cryptos for their sustainability.
51% of Crypto Investors in Saudi Arabia Optimise Crypto Future, KuCoin Study Shows
Nearly 3 million citizens in Saudi Arabia have entered the crypto space over the past six months, according to a study by KuCoin.
Protagonist Establishes $100m Crypto Fund, Supporting Blockchain & Web3 Ecosystems
Protagonist, a Miami-based crypto fund and incubation lab rolled out a $100 million fund to boost emerging blockchain and Web3 networks.
Blockchain Analytics to Help Curb Crypto Misuse, Says HashCash CEO
Blockchain analytics is believed to help fill the void of curbing money laundering and cybercriminal activities, according to Raj Chowdhury, the CEO of HashCash Consultants.
87% of Merchants Believe Crypto Payments Enhancing Competitive Advantage: Deloitte Survey
87% of merchants believe crypto payments will enable them to stay at the top of their game based on the competitive advantage rendered, according to a survey by big four audit firm Deloitte.
Crypto is No Longer Men Club as More Female Entering the Space, Study Shows
A study finds more women are participating and investing in this crypto sector, which men no longer dominate in terms of gender.
Abu Dhabi Women Set to Receive Free Crypto Domains to Expand Their Web3 Knowledge
To give women residing in Abu Dhabi the opportunity to expand their knowledge base and ultimately explore the Web3 world, Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and Access Abu Dhabi have teamed up with NFT domain name provider Unstoppable Domains
Over 1,000 Firms Expected to Join Crypto Space in UAE by 2022 End, Expert Says
During the Top CEO event in Dubai, Crypto Oasis co-founder Saqr Ereiqat opined that at least 1,000 companies will enter the crypto space in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by the end of the year based on a fast-paced ecosystem.
Nigeria Releases New Rules Classifying Crypto as Securities
In a move that might boost crypto trading in Nigeria, the nation’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has rolled out “rules on issuance, offering platforms, and custody of digital assets” for virtual firms.
Mexican Senate Gets First Bitcoin ATM Machine, the Nation Eyes Making BTC Legal Tender
To offer Mexican lawmakers first-hand Bitcoin experience, ChainBytes and Axolotl Bitcoin have put up a Bitcoin ATM at the nation's senate building.
Bitcoin Lightning Network Would be Practical for Small Payments than Debit Cards, Morgan Stanley Says
The Bitcoin Lightning Network attracts fees close to zero, so it becomes more practical to use it when undertaking small payments than a debit card, according to leading investment bank Morgan Stanley.
3.6 million Americans Likely to Pay by Crypto This Year, Survey Shows
The year 2022 holds a lot of promises for the broader digital currency industry as a forecast from Insider Intelligence shows adoption of crypto payment will continue to rise.