Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget is set to expand its operations to the Middle East, with plans to hire up to 60 new staff members in the region. In a Thursday press release, Bitget revealed that it has opened an office in downtown Dubai to support its expansion, and is also exploring opportunities in countries like Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates…
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Argentina’s crypto “awareness” levels have risen to 75%, a new study has found, although many citizens say they are still wary of token “volatility.” Per Criptonoticias, the study was carried out by Bitso, one of the largest and busiest crypto trading platforms in the LATAM region. The exchange surveyed 1,243 people throughout the capital Buenos…
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BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has expressed optimism about the rising demand for cryptocurrencies among gold investors. In an interview with CNBC following the release of BlackRock’s second-quarter earnings report, Fink stated that “more and more” gold investors have been inquiring about the role of cryptocurrencies over the past five years. … Read More: BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Highlights Rising…
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A prominent Argentine lawyer has told a leading presidential candidate to bin his dollarization plans in favor of a Bitcoin (BTC) adoption drive. The comments were directed at Javier Milei, a right-wing political leader who has been described as a populist by some commentators. Milei has previously spoken out in favor of Bitcoin, and was…
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A spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded-funds (ETF) could mark a new phase of institutional investors entering the crypto market. Justin Young, co-founder and president of Volatility Shares, has said that investors seeking exposure to Bitcoin are searching for the “easiest and most regulated way” to invest, adding that a spot ETF may be the most effective means of achieving this. ……
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A Bitcoin-themed van promoting adoption around Europe has seen its fair share of drama, including a midnight stop and search by law enforcement agencies. From thumbs-ups from friendly strangers to midnight police searches, a Bitcoin-themed van continues a whirlwind tour around Europe. Ariel Aguilar has been behind the wheel of Bitcoin (BTC) promotion efforts, driving…
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The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has outshined the once dominant crypto narrative, a new study shows. The study, conducted by analyzing Google Trends data, compared the search interest in AI and crypto jobs to provide insights into the levels of interest in these sectors. It found that search interest in ‘AI jobs’ peaked at four times higher than ‘crypto jobs,’…
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In an interview with Cryptonews, Bernhard Blaha, co-founder of the Austrian Digital Asset Association (DAAA) and CEO of decentrally governed organization (DGO) The People’s SCE, discussed the new type of digital coin: deposit tokens. He explained the key differences between deposit tokens and stablecoins, why he calls the former ‘hybrids’, and why they can’t be…
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Hong Kong has taken another major step towards becoming a leading hub for cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. The Hong Kong Government has announced the establishment of a task force, known as the Web3 Development Task Force, dedicated to promoting the growth of Web3, with a particular focus on ethical development, according to a recent statement…. Read More: Hong…
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The JAN3 CEO Samson Mow has claimed that El Salvador can serve as a “beachhead” in the battle for global Bitcoin (BTC) adoption – and suggested other LATAM nations could “easily” follow the country’s lead. El Salvador adopted BTC as legal tender in 2021, under the leadership of its Bitcoin-keen President Nayib Bukele. In an…
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