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Pompliano: Western Union leaving Afghanistan is why the world needs Bitcoin
Pompliano says Western Union's abandonment of Afghanistan, in its time of need, only adds to the demise of the legacy money transfer sector.
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Crime
China court doubles down on crypto FUD. Says sector ‘not protected by law’
The case marks the latest proceeding against cryptocurrencies from the historically crypto-adverse Chinese government.
Adoption
Kenya does more peer-to-peer crypto trades than anywhere else in the world
According to Chainalysis, Kenyans lead the world in crypto P2P trading.
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Analysis
Bitcoin regains $50,000 as crypto market creeps above $2 trillion
The world’s largest cryptocurrency by market cap last saw these prices in May earlier this year.
Adoption
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.
People
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.
Exchanges
Coinbase launches in crypto-friendly Japan
The publicly traded exchange announced its inroads in the country yesterday.
Adoption
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.
Adoption
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.
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Adoption
Ethereum (ETH), Cardano (ADA) are crowd favorite cryptos in Singapore
Regulation
Bitcoin adoption could dampen El Salvador’s credit rating, Fitch says
Mining
Economist claims a $500,000 Bitcoin would be disastrous for CO2 emissions
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