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Updated April 19, 2026 · 7:35 PM UTC

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Emerging markets like Nigeria, Kenya led 880% global crypto growth in 2021

Emerging markets like Nigeria, Kenya led 880% global crypto growth in 2021

Data on global cryptocurrency adoption reveals growing interest from residents of emerging countries as they are willing to enter the space.

Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin isn’t sold on Dorsey’s Bitcoin plans

Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin isn’t sold on Dorsey’s Bitcoin plans

The founder of the second largest crypto asset by market cap has expressed concerns over plans of Zuckerberg and Dorsey for the crypto space.

Coinbase launches in crypto-friendly Japan

Coinbase launches in crypto-friendly Japan

The publicly traded exchange announced its inroads in the country yesterday.

Major US mortgage lender UWM to accept Bitcoin (BTC) payments

Major US mortgage lender UWM to accept Bitcoin (BTC) payments

Bitcoin adoption intensifies in the US as UWM reveals plans to embrace crypto payments before the end of the year.

Dutch club PSV to receive entire sponsorship in Bitcoin (BTC)

Dutch club PSV to receive entire sponsorship in Bitcoin (BTC)

PSV Eindhoven has revealed that it would be receiving payment for a sponsorship deal only in Bitcoin.

Ethereum (ETH), Cardano (ADA) are crowd favorite cryptos in Singapore

Ethereum (ETH), Cardano (ADA) are crowd favorite cryptos in Singapore

Over 78% investors in the island city have invested in the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency, with 40% punting on the third-largest one.

Bitcoin adoption could dampen El Salvador’s credit rating, Fitch says

Bitcoin adoption could dampen El Salvador’s credit rating, Fitch says

Fitch Ratings warned that El Salvador’s Bitcoin legislation presents a risk for local insurers.

Economist claims a $500,000 Bitcoin would be disastrous for CO2 emissions

Economist claims a $500,000 Bitcoin would be disastrous for CO2 emissions

Rising Bitcoin price will come at an environmental cost says Alex de Vries.

The world’s biggest banks are pouring billions of dollars into crypto

The world’s biggest banks are pouring billions of dollars into crypto

From JPMorgan to sovereign funds, data shows influential financial institutions are starting to invest into the burgeoning space.

XRP, Ethereum fall as popular index flashes ‘Greed’ sign

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