Newly-inaugurated NYC mayor Eric Adams has doubled down on his positive outlook towards Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies by saying that the city is open to new technologies and is focused on encouraging younger residents to become more engaged in the industry.
WazirX, India’s largest digital currency exchange, grew more than 12 times in the first half of 2021, and is close to becoming the second-largest exchange in India, right after the National Stock Exchange.
The Democratic Party of Korea’s Lee Jae-myung and main opposition Yoon Suk-yeol of the People Power Party view the support of crypto voters as critical in the country’s presidential race.
A damning report by Russia’s central bank has slammed cryptocurrency as a pyramid scheme that could destabilise the economy. The dossier – ‘Cryptocurrencies: trends, risks, measures’ – warns the growth of digital assets is driven primarily by speculation.
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has shut down all cryptocurrency ATMs in the city-state following its recent guidelines on avoiding advertising crypto services to the public.
US retail giant Walmart has become the latest global brand to pivot to a metaverse and non-fungible tokens following a filing of seven trademark applications for virtual products and digital assets.
Cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com has penned a landmark five-year partnership with the Australian Football League that will see it become a partner for the AFL and AFLW competitions. The deal will see Crypto.
