The Thai government took a significant step toward a digital tourism model with the launch of the TouristDigiPay crypto wallet. The tool will facilitate the use of cryptocurrencies by visitors and strengthen their adoption.
The government has detailed that the project to launch the wallet was…
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Bolivia implements regulations on financial technology platforms and virtual assets
The director of the Financial System Supervisory Authority (ASFI) of Bolivia, Ivette Espinoza, announced last week the entry into force of regulations for financial technology platforms and those linked to digital assets.
The regulations,…
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…
Cryptocurrency transactions in Brazil are made with stablecoins
Stablecoins represent 90 % of cryptocurrency transactions in Brazil, becoming the preferred payment tool for those seeking speed and security amid the volatility of the traditional market.
This statement was recently made by Denise…
What is an inheritance wallet for?
Losing or forgetting the password of a digital asset wallet does not necessarily have to be a headache, since there are inheritance wallets, which allow family members to recover said assets in this case, when the holder dies or is…
BBVA to join stablecoin market in partnership with Visa
Spanish bank BBVA announced that it is working on its own stablecoin with the support of credit card issuer Visa.
According to Francisco Maroto, head of digital assets and blockchain, the bank is ready to join the stablecoin market,…
FTX to refund clients funds in full
Crypto exchange FTX will refund all of its digital assets to its customers after receiving court approval. Shareholders could also benefit from this decision.
Customers will have access to all of their assets that were blocked when FTX…
China’s Supreme Court amended anti-money laundering law to include cryptocurrencies
Through a modification to the anti-money laundering laws in China, the Supreme Court adjusted the interpretation of said legal instruments to include cryptocurrencies.
The measure comes in response to the increase in legal cases due to the…
Bitcoin surpassed the $ 44,000 barrier
According to the data collected, the rise in the value of Bitcoin occurred in the afternoon hours of February 7, reaching a high of $ 44,332 per unit before falling back slightly and stabilizing around $ 44,216 at the time of publication.…
DZ Bank to test cryptocurrency trading this year
In a sign of openness to digital currencies, DZ Bank, Germany's second-largest bank, announced that it will test cryptocurrency trading for corporate banks this year.
DZ Bank has a portfolio of 700 corporate lenders. It recently announced…
France granted Coinbase license to operate
The French Financial Markets Authority (AMF) granted Coinbase, the cryptocurrency exchange, the license as a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP), marking a significant step for its expansion into another major European market.
This…
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.…