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Bitcoin and cryptocurrency have come a long way. Many are no longer just speculative assets but have crossed into hedge fund territory following the excessive printing of money and the spread of the coronavirus. Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies Are Failing in the Payments Department However, despite all the major boosts in the space, it appears crypto assets are really faltering in one specific area… Payments. Initially, bitcoin and many of its altcoin cousins were...

After the fake reports about Walmart and Litecoin last year, this time, the US retail giant has officially filed documents with local regulators to enter the cryptocurrency space and the metaverse. As seen in the CNBC report, Walmart’s filings with the US authorities about getting involved with the metaverse date late December last year. Essentially, the company wants to allow its users to shop for electronics, home decorations, personal care products, and everything...

A recent report by blockchain forensics company Chainalysis stated that cybercriminals in North Korea stole bitcoin and Ether, worth almost $400 million but still have millions worth of stolen cryptocurrency funds unlaundered. Almost $400 Million Theft Recorded in 2021 The Chainalysis report published January 13, 2022, stated that the funds were stolen following attacks on a minimum of seven crypto exchanges. Also, the company believes most of the attacks were possibly...

Key Support levels: $1.2, $1.1 Key Resistance level: $1.5, $1.8 ADA surprised the market with a significant jump in price today which is fast approaching the key resistance at $1.5. The support at $1.2 did an excellent job in keeping the bullish momentum intact, and now ADA seems to be on a mission. Chart by TradingViewTechnical Indicators Trading Volume: The volume exploded today after a quiet Saturday, bringing confidence and significant momentum behind this bullish move....

According to a recent survey conducted by the payment processor giant Visa, almost a quarter of the participants across nine nations said they intend to embrace digital currencies as a form of payment sometime this year. Furthermore, 13% of consumers in these countries predicted retail stores will begin allowing crypto settlements in the following 12 months. ‘People Are Feeling More Confident with Crypto’ As reported by Reuters, Visa surveyed 2,250 small business owners from...

Cameroonian mixed martial artist Francis Ngannou, who competes in the heavyweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), is considering joining the growing list of sports stars receiving their paychecks in bitcoin. A Bitcoin Believer The UFC champion revealed on Friday that he is a Bitcoin believer and has been discussing the leading cryptocurrency with his family and friends. Ngannou also noted that he is quite bullish on the future of Bitcoin, and that’s why...

The Acting Comptroller of the Currency of the United States, Michael J. Hsu, gave a speech on January 13, 2022, highlighting the advantages of regulating the cryptocurrency space-specifically stablecoins-as a way to provide peace of mind and security to those using this type of technology. Speaking at the BritishAmerican Business Transatlantic Finance Forum, Hsu argued that the growth of the cryptocurrency industry had been so swift that the regulatory indifference of...

In the quest not to fall behind in its drive to develop a central bank-backed digital currency (CBDC), policymakers in Israel reportedly tested stakeholders’ views to determine the risks and limits of a national digital currency. Yoav Soffer, the head of the Bank of Israel’s digital project, announced the trial, as reported by Bloomberg. He noted that knowing the opinion of stakeholders is an ongoing process, even though the digital shekel is still in its developmental stage...

Twitter users everywhere are seemingly confused by a new tweet issued by Oscar-winning actress Reese Witherspoon. Reese Witherspoon Tweets About Crypto, People Push Back Users took issue with the randomness of the message, which reads as follows: In the (near) future, every person will have a parallel digital identity. Avatars, crypto wallets, digital goods will be the norm. Are you planning for this? At press time, the reasons behind the tweet are unclear, and many are...

In yet another concerning development, the prominent blockchain security firm, Peckshield, revealed looking into more than 50 potentially dubious projects on Binance Smart Chain(BSC). Rug Potentials on Binance Smart Chain Rug pulls were a frequent occurrence in the crypto space in 2021. In this kind of scam, developers of a DeFi project abandon it unexpectedly and siphon off with user funds. Binance Smart Chain was one of the badly hit DeFi platforms which lured numerous...