Migrants who are unbanked in their host country in Latin America due to lack of residence permits and other irregularities have found in cryptocurrencies a way to send remittances to their loved ones without restrictions.
An ally in the region is the CryptoMKT platform, which, like most others,…
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Norway considers suspending crypto mining due to high power consumption
The high power consumption of cryptocurrency mining in Norway has led the government to consider a temporary ban on the activity.
Due to the impact of crypto mining on the energy sector, the government will start an extensive investigation…
Cryptocurrency sales in Thailand to receive five-year tax exemption
Thailand has approved exempting cryptocurrency sales from tax for five years, until 2029, provided they are made through authorized crypto asset service providers.
This was announced by the country's Deputy Finance Minister, Julapun…
Coinbase to launch new crypto credit card in partnership with American Express
The cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase announced its new credit card in partnership with American Express for Coinbase One Program customers.
According to the platform, the financial instrument will offer rewards of up to 4 % in BTC on…
Kazakhstan to launch the first state cryptocurrency payment card
Kazakhstan has approved a pilot project for the launch, through the National Bank, of the first payment card linked to cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, which will allow users to make purchases by connecting to their digital wallets.
The…
Tech companies could soon include stablecoins as a payment tools
The security and speed offered by the use of stablecoins in payment systems, in addition to the reduction in transaction costs, are among the main motivations for companies like Airbnb, X, Google, and Apple to want to integrate them into…
United Kingdom: IG Group enables cryptocurrency trading for clients
The UK financial giant IG Group became the first broker on Tuesday to offer retail clients the buying and selling of cryptocurrencies.
The London-listed entity will offer spot trading and "expands its multi-asset platform with direct…
IMF expresses concern over Pakistan’s Bitcoin reserve
Pakistan recently allocated 2,000 megawatts to bitcoin mining and AI centers. The move, which was not discussed with the International Monetary Fund, has raised concerns.
The country announced plans to create its first government reserve…
France makes arrests amid rise in cryptocurrency-related crimes
The recent wave of kidnappings and attempted kidnappings of cryptocurrency holders, particularly in France, has led authorities to arrest more than 20 people involved in these cases.
A meeting between law enforcement authorities and crypto…
Lima prepares for the Peru Blockchain Conference in June
The city of Lima will once again host the Peru Blockchain Conference on June 20 and 21. The capital of the South American country is moving toward consolidating crypto adoption, a sector expected to attract approximately 4.5 million users.…
JPMorgan to allow clients to buy Bitcoin
International bank JPMorgan will allow clients to buy Bitcoin, but will not offer custody services, according to the bank's CEO, Jamie Dimon.
The CEO remains skeptical of cryptocurrencies, particularly bitcoin, but shows a slight openness,…
Cryptocurrency firms in the UK to report transactions data
The UK government has mandated that all cryptocurrency firms must report customer transactions starting in 2026 as an initiative to strengthen the country's tax practices.
The data these firms must provide to the government includes "the…