Openbank, the 100 % digital bank of Spanish financial giant Santander, announced on Tuesday its new service for buying, selling, and holding cryptocurrencies.
Customers, particularly those in Germany, will have the opportunity to perform these transactions, in addition to traditional investment…
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El Salvador will hold the first official government-organized Bitcoin conference in November
El Salvador will become the first country to host an international conference on Bitcoin. The event, called "Historic Bitcoin," will take place on November 12 and 13, with an agenda that includes topics such as monetary sovereignty,…
Eighth edition of Crypto Latin Fest will be held in Medellín
The eighth edition of Crypto Latin Fest will be held on August 21st and 22nd at the Botanical Garden of Medellín, Colombia, sponsored by the global crypto exchange platform Bitfinex.
The event, one of the most important in Latin America,…
Countries where cryptocurrencies are tax-exempt
Cryptocurrencies are an asset that continues to gain traction in the global market. By 2025, there will be five countries where these assets will be tax-free: El Salvador, the Cayman Islands, the United Arab Emirates, and Germany.
This…
Bitcoin is officially a mortgage asset in the United States
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced last Friday, June 27, that bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies will be eligible for mortgage-backed securities, following President Donald Trump's favorable stance toward digital…
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…
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…
New York proposes approval of state payments with cryptocurrencies
New York is in favor of state payments with cryptocurrency. This is evidenced by a bill to legalize bitcoin and other digital assets in this area.
State legislator Clyde Vanel proposed Assembly Bill A7788, which seeks to "amend the state…
BBVA Spain to offer bitcoin and ether trading
Customers of Spain's largest bank, BBVA, will be able to trade cryptocurrencies through the mobile banking app, thanks to the fact that the bank already has the authorization of the regulatory body for this activity.
BBVA is ready to offer…
Ukraine plans to approve the legalization of Bitcoin this year
Amid the war in Ukraine, the country is heading towards the early legalization of Bitcoin, according to the chairman of the Committee on Finance, Taxes and Customs Policy of Ukraine, Danylo Hetmantsev.
Ukraine would be one of the first…