Moneygram supports crypto ATM operator Coinme's expansion plans with minority investment
Jan 07, 2022 10:07 am UTC| Digital Currency Economy
Moneygram International Inc. has invested in leading US cryptocurrency cash exchange Coinme that gives it an approximate 4% ownership stake. The strategic minority investment by Moneygram will support Coinmes...
Blackouts force Kosovo to ban cryptocurrency mining
Jan 07, 2022 08:33 am UTC| Digital Currency Economy
Kosovo has banned cryptocurrency mining to curb electricity use during an energy crisis that required it to enforce rolling blackouts. According to Economy Minister Artane Rizvanolli, the government had decided to ban...
Drone Racing League enters metaverse with Algorand blockchain-based crypto game
Jan 06, 2022 23:44 pm UTC| Digital Currency Economy
The Drone Racing League (DRL) is launching a play-to-earn (P2E) Algorand blockchain-based crypto sports game as it looks to expand into the metaverse. The game, to be developed by Playground Labs, lets players race...
KFC in twitter 'war' with Burger King over fries
Jan 06, 2022 16:09 pm UTC| Economy Business
Burger King quickly took advantage of a boycott call against KFC in Kenya by tweeting that they have enough fries for everyone. Kenyans are calling on social media for a boycott of KFC for refusing to source local...
World’s largest McDonald’s franchisee taps dLocal for in-app payments in Uruguay
Jan 06, 2022 12:00 pm UTC| Economy Business
The worlds largest independent McDonalds franchisee Arcos Dorados is partnering with dLocal to process in-app payments for its restaurants across Uruguay. The collaboration with dLocal will allow McDonalds app users to...
Dunkin’ Donuts debuts omelet bites and new winter beverages
Jan 06, 2022 10:06 am UTC| Business Economy
Dunkin Donuts has added a new item to its menu list at the start of this year. On Wednesday, Jan. 5, the donut company announced the arrival of all-new seasonal menu items that include some beverages, a donut, omelet...
Nike filed a lawsuit against Lululemon for alleged patent infringement
Jan 06, 2022 09:51 am UTC| Business Economy
Nike sued Lululemon Athletica Inc. for alleged patent infringement related to the footwear manufacturing companys fitness mobile apps and at-home Mirror gym. The case was filed on Wednesday, Jan. 5. According to CNBC,...
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