The government of Nicolás Maduro implemented significant changes in the management of cryptocurrencies through the Patria platform. This platform, in charge of managing bonuses and subsidies, will close the wallets of three prominent cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin, Litecoin and Dash. Funds deposited in…
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Bitcoin Tour 2024 will be in Cucuta, Colombia
The Bitcoin Tour 2024, an event that started in 2016, returned to the city of Cúcuta on March 22nd and 23rd to coincide with the new Bitcoin halving. This event focused on exploring, debating and discovering the future of bitcoin and…
Coinbase partners with Yellow Card to boost its business in Africa
The leading cryptocurrency exchange, Coinbase, has formalized a strategic partnership with the African company Yellow Card, with the aim of expanding its services to 20 countries on the continent. The partnership, focused on expanding…
Bitcoin surpassed the $47,000 barrier
Bitcoin reached the $47,000 mark for the first time since April 2022, following a series of form submissions modified by BlackRock Inc., Ark and other potential issuers of publicly traded funds (ETFs). This move, highlighted by analysts,…
Ethereum grew 90% over the last year
Over the course of last year, ethereum, the second most prominent cryptocurrency in the crypto ecosystem, registered an impressive 90% increase in its price. It closed the year 2023 reaching $2.443 per unit, compared to $1.912 at the…
In 2023 the use of bitcoin in shops grew by 174%
The number of retail outlets that accept bitcoin (BTC) payments experienced a remarkable growth worldwide during the year 2023, according to data provided by BTC Map, a leading provider of business maps that accept the cryptocurrency.…
Binance created the monitoring tag for certain assets
Binance, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges, implemented a "monitoring tag" to address the volatility and risks associated with certain digital assets. This measure affects a specific list of tokens, including Monero (XMR), Zcash…
South Korea will seek to block crypto purchases with cards
In a recent legislative proposal, South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) proposed changes to the country’s credit financing laws, with the aim of prohibiting local citizens from purchasing cryptocurrencies through credit cards.…
Sam Bankman-Fried will not have a second trial
Sam Bankman-Fried, the controversial founder of cryptocurrency exchange platform FTX, will not face a second trial in the United States, prosecutors confirmed last Friday. After being found guilty last month of defrauding FTX users,…
In 2023 the number of bitcoin ATMs fell by 11%
The number of bitcoin ATMs worldwide has experienced a decline of 11.1% compared to early 2023, breaking an annual growth trend that has been maintained over the past decade.
According to data from Coin ATM Radar, the global number of…
Argentina proposes to reduce taxes for those who declare their crypts
In a significant turn in economic policies, the Argentine government presented a legislative proposal to modify the treatment of cryptocurrencies in the country. The initiative seeks to incentivise the declaration of holdings of crypto…
India is blocking access to exchanges like Binance
India's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU IND) issued compliance notices to nine foreign digital asset service providers, alleging illegal transactions and violations of anti-money laundering regulations. Among those affected are prominent…