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18.08 / 14:55

Technology Adoption privacy Health data Accessibility AI is helping expand accessibility for people with disabilities

According to data from the World Health Organization (WHO), more than one billion people are living with some significant disability today. Moreover, with the market for AI-related technologies set to grow to a cumulative valuation of over $2 trillion in the next seven years, it is reasonable to suggest that the marriage of these spaces can help introduce a new era of accessibility.

18.08 / 14:35

Adoption regulation Hong Kong's Ambitions in the Crypto Space: Executives Weigh in on Web3 and Regulation

Hong Kong has set its sights on becoming a major crypto hub as the region actively promotes the development of Web3.

18.08 / 12:51

Blockchain Technology Adoption defi Tech Bankruptcy What is Chapter 11 bankruptcy? Understand the basics

In the complex world of finance and business, bankruptcy serves as a crucial mechanism that allows struggling companies to reorganize and regain financial stability.

18.08 / 02:41

Ethereum Adoption ETF regulation Ether price Ethereum Price surges Ethereum surges 11% after report SEC is set to approve Futures ETF

The price of Ether (ETH) surged around 11% to $1,700 following news that the United States Securities and Exchange Commission is set to allow the first exchange-traded funds (ETFs) based on Ether Futures.

17.08 / 21:45

CBDC Adoption Ripple MasterCard ConsenSys Ripple, ConsenSys participate in Mastercard program to promote CBDC innovation

Mastercard is forming a partnership program with seven prominent blockchain and payment technology providers to “bring a greater understanding of the benefits and limitations” of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), it announced Aug. 17.

17.08 / 15:27

Blockchain Adoption regulation Podcast Hashing It Out NOT Fuse CEO Mark Smargon says blockchain payments apps will rival Visa, not Ethereum

Episode 16 of Hashing It Out explores one of the most popular cryptocurrency use cases: payments. Mark Smargon, CEO of Fuse, joins host Elisha Owusu Akyaw to discuss various Web3 payment solutions and how Fuse contributes to businesses’ adoption of cryptocurrency payments.

17.08 / 13:51

business Law Stablecoin Adoption PayPal Tether Usd Coin PayPal’s stablecoin opens door for crypto adoption in traditional finance

Global payment processing giant PayPal announced its United States dollar-pegged payment stablecoin called PayPal USD (PYUSD) on Aug. 7.

17.08 / 13:51

Government Adoption regulation Web3 Banks Hong Kong’s crypto stance: Execs weigh in on Web3 in the region

The Chinese special administrative region of Hong Kong is aiming to become a leading crypto hub, as the region started to promote the development of Web3. At the same time, its securities regulator has begun to actively regulate the crypto space, awarding licenses for retail crypto trading.

17.08 / 13:51

CBDC Adoption regulation Banks Central Bank Holdings Colombia central bank recommends limiting CBDC holdings and spending

The central bank of Colombia has not yet decided whether or not to issue a central bank digital currency (CBDC), but believes that setting limits on CBDC transactions could bring about a number of benefits.

17.08 / 13:51

Blockchain Adoption XRP security Tokens BitExchange enables XRP options trading, no need for ownership

BitExchange has introduced XRP (XRP)-linked options on its cryptocurrency derivatives platform. According to an Aug. 17 statement from the exchange, the initiative will allow users to engage in XRP options trading without the need for cryptocurrency ownership.

17.08 / 11:55

Blockchain Technology Adoption defi Cybersecurity Smart Contracts 5 smart contract vulnerabilities: How to identify and mitigate them

Smart contracts, the self-executing code on blockchain platforms, have transformed industries by automating processes and enabling trustless transactions. However, their complexity can also make them susceptible to vulnerabilities that could be exploited by malicious actors.

17.08 / 03:23

Adoption coinbase cryptocurrency investment Digital Asset e-commerce Canadians are moving past crypto speculative trading: Coinbase country head

Canadians are starting to look at digital assets as more than just speculative investments, seeing them instead as legitimate assets for everyday transactions, according to Coinbase’s country director for Canada.

17.08 / 03:23

business Adoption SEC Bitcoin Bitcoin Price Spot ETFs approved analyst Bitcoin price will surge past $150K if spot ETFs are approved: Analyst

The price of Bitcoin (BTC) will surge past an eye-watering $150,000 by the end of 2024, as long as the current slew of United States spot-Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are approved, according to investment research boutique Fundstrat.

17.08 / 01:59

Provident Adoption CEO Platform Strategy Latin ‘High-Net-Worth’ Chileans Growing Crypto Keen, Says Expert

“High-net-worth-individuals” in Chile are growing increasingly keen on crypto investment, an expert has claimed.

17.08 / 00:51

Blockchain Adoption defi coinbase layer2 BaSe Onchain week A Based week: Looking back at the first 7 days of Onchain Summer

It’s been an eventful week since Coinbase launched its new layer-2 network Base to the public, bringing with it a frenzy of activity from everyday crypto users, major brands, and more unfortunately, some bad actors as well.

17.08 / 00:01

Adoption education economy Fiat Money Bitcoin El Salvador’s Bitcoiners teach 12-year-olds how to send sats

El Salvadorian school kids as young as 12 years old are being orange-pilled — taught to send their first Bitcoin (BTC) transaction by visiting members of El Salvador’s Bitcoin Beach.

16.08 / 22:49

business Blockchain Adoption regulation Bitcoin Regulation regulatory Canada’s regulatory clarity is bringing institutions to crypto — WonderFi CEO

Canadian financial institutions are increasingly taking an interest in crypto as regulatory clarity emerges in the country, according to WonderFi CEO Dean Skurka, who met up with Cointelegraph at the Blockchain Futurist Conference in Toronto.

16.08 / 13:15

Adoption Europe European Union From the U.S. to Japan, regulators are beginning to embrace crypto

When it comes to cryptocurrency/blockchain regulation, considerable attention has been focused, this past year, on the United States' action (or inaction). But the U.S. is not the world, just one important player, and crypto, from its beginnings, has been a global enterprise.

16.08 / 13:15

business Blockchain Ethereum Adoption PayPal Hardware Wallet Ledger Ledger announces U.S. PayPal integration, lets users buy crypto from within app

Hardware wallet manufacturer Ledger has integrated its Ledger Live software with PayPal, according to an Aug. 16 joint announcement by the two companies. The integration allows U.S. residents with verified PayPal accounts to buy Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), Bitcoin Cash (BCH) and Litecoin (LTC) directly through Ledger Live with no extra verification, the announcement stated.

16.08 / 12:05

Adoption ETF SEC Europe European Union Bitcoin spot bitcoin approved NOT Spot Bitcoin ETF approved, but not in the US

In the latest episode of Cointelegraph’s The Market Report, analyst Marcel Pechman discusses the first spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) approved in the European Union, which went live on the Euronext Amsterdam exchange on Aug. 15. Despite the seemingly unconventional choice of the Guernsey regulator for its constitution, the fund’s listing on Euronext suggests a strategic maneuver, though its meager 1 million euro launch and unfamiliar management casts a shadow over its appeal.

16.08 / 10:19

Blockchain Technology Adoption defi Private Keys 7 ways to safely store your private keys

In the world of digital assets, private keys act as the ultimate gatekeepers, granting access to your valuable cryptocurrencies and sensitive information. Safely storing your private keys is paramount to ensuring the security of your digital assets. This article will explore seven methods for storing private keys safely.

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