Banking
Bank of Japan governor slams Bitcoin, questions its usage in settlements
The central bank of the cash-centric country is planning out its own digital currency, but seems unsure about cryptocurrencies.
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Greenpeace USA stops accepting Bitcoin donations due to environmental concerns
As debates about crypto's energy consumption rage on, some experts argue that Bitcoin "should die for the common good of the planet."
Adoption
Research shows 46 million Americans would use crypto for retail purchases
U.S consumers want to use cryptocurrency as a means of payment, but mass adoption won't be happening anytime soon
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Stablecoins
Bank of England deputy governor says stablecoins are a shift away from ‘public money’
The officials made the comments during a speech at OMFIF Digital Money Institute yesterday.
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You can now buy luxury condos with Dogecoin (DOGE) and Cardano (ADA) in Portugal
FNTX Capital Suisse and 355 Developments now allow customers to buy real estate with joke currency.
Payments
Nuvei to acquire crypto payments processor Simplex for $250 million
The acquisition would allow Canadian payments company Nuvei to issue crypto banking accounts and Visa cards.
Payments
Dogecoin (DOGE) comes to 41,000 stores via Gemini-backed payments app
Crypto payments processor Flexa now allows its customers to pay with DOGE at over 41,000 retail stores.
Scams
FBI plans to put warning signs on Bitcoin ATMs to hinder scammers
It didn't take long for scammers to try and take advantage of the growing number of Bitcoin ATMs in the U.S.
Banking
Crypto converts JPMorgan, DBS, Temasek pivot to blockchain for interbank remittances
The new system, dubbed Patrior, is designed to replace the inefficient “hub-and-spoke” model for international payments.
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This small Caribbean island fully embraces Bitcoin in absence of banks
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Gemini and Mastercard to launch crypto rewards credit card this summer
Banking
Major UK bank NatWest won’t serve businesses dealing in crypto
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