US Government Shutdown Raises Concerns Over Crypto Legislation, Economic Data
Sep 30, 2023 11:58 am UTC| Economy Law Digital Currency Business
A potential U.S. government shutdown could impede critical crypto bills and disrupt economic data, impacting financial markets and the Federal Reserves decisions in the months ahead. In the aftermath of a shutdown, it...
Blockchain Unicorn Fireblocks Acquires Australian Tokenization Startup BlockFold
Sep 30, 2023 07:26 am UTC| Economy Digital Currency Business
Blockchain unicorn Fireblocks has acquired Australia-based BlockFold, a smart contract development and consulting firm specializing in advanced tokenization projects for financial institutions. The deal is estimated at $10...
SEC Philippines to Unveil Critical Cryptocurrency Trading Guidelines Amid Rising Adoption
Sep 29, 2023 10:26 am UTC| Economy Digital Currency Business Law Investing
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Philippines unveils plans for cryptocurrency trading guidelines, assuring investors of a secure environment. CEO Emilio Aquino highlights a focus on innovation while mitigating...
PayPal, Crypto.com, Paxos Team Up for PayPal USD Integration
Sep 29, 2023 09:54 am UTC| Business Digital Currency Investing
PayPal has joined forces with Crypto.com and Paxos to widen the use and adoption of its PayPal USD stablecoin. For Crypto.com, it has become the preferred exchange for PayPals cryptocurrency token called the...
Tottenham Hotspur Launches Fan Token to Boost Engagement via Socios.com Blockchain Partnership
Sep 29, 2023 08:07 am UTC| Economy Sports Business
Tottenham Hotspur introduces a blockchain-based fan token through Socios.com. The initiative offers digital collectibles, unique rewards, and decentralized voting, fostering increased fan involvement and engagement with...
SEC Delays Bitcoin ETF Decisions; BlackRock, Invesco Proposals Affected
Sep 29, 2023 06:15 am UTC| Economy Digital Currency Business Law
SEC postpones decision on spot Bitcoin ETF proposals, affecting BlackRock and Invesco, among others. The delay adds uncertainty despite increased chances of eventual approval highlighted by a recent Grayscale court victory...
PayPal Applies for NFT Marketplace Patent; Enhancing Blockchain Initiatives
Sep 29, 2023 04:00 am UTC| Business Digital Currency Investing
PayPal Holdings Inc. has applied for a patent related to an NFT marketplace since it was described as a system where users can buy and sell non-fungible tokens through a third-party service provider. Likewise, PayPals...
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