CRYPTOADOPTION
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.
20% of American Adults Involves in the Crypto Space, Study Shows
One in five Americans has used, traded, or invested in cryptocurrency, according to a poll by NBC News.
LocalBitcoins Clocks 300,000 Mobile App Downloads, With Africa Making a Mark
Two months after reaching 200,000 mobile app downloads on iOS and Android, LocalBitcoins has scaled the heights by crossing the 300,000 mark.
Rio de Janeiro to Accept Crypto Property Tax Payment from 2023
Rio de Janeiro is gearing up to be the first city on Brazilian soil to accept tax payments in cryptocurrencies from 2023.
Ethereum Adoption Continues to Scale Heights
More participants continue joining the Ethereum bandwagon, given that addresses holding 0.1 to 1 ETH hit record highs.
Small Bitcoin Holders are Stacking amid Visa's Crypto-Linked Card Payments Hitting $2.5B
Given that holding is a favored strategy in the crypto space, accumulation by small Bitcoin (BTC) holders continues to gain steam.
LocalBitcoins Hits New Milestone, Reaching 200,000 Mobile App Downloads
LocalBitcoins, the world’s leading P2P Bitcoin marketplace, is scaling the heights because its mobile app available on iOS and Android surpassed 200,000 downloads, with 5 more languages incorporated.
First Belgian Elected as European Legislator to Accept Salary in Bitcoin
Following in the footsteps of New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Brussels MP Christophe De Beukelaer intends to convert his salary to Bitcoin.
NFT Surpasses Crypto and Ethereum in Google Searches
To show their trendiness, NFT Google searches have surpassed those of Ethereum and crypto, according to Google Trends.
Non-Zero ETH Addresses Hit ATH, Ethereum Overtooks Visa in Trading Volume in 2021
Despite the crypto market limping based on massive liquidations, more participants continue joining the Ethereum network.
Cryptocurrencies to Become a Standard Payment Option, Paysafe Study Shows
Multinational online payments company Paysafe has conducted a study, showing that 60% of the respondents believe that crypto purchases will become widespread in one year.
