Stablecoin Issuers Account for 2% of US Treasuries Market
Stablecoin Issuers Account for 2% of US Treasuries Market
August 21, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Tether and Circle, among other stablecoin issuers, are currently holding $80 billion worth of short-term U.S. government debt, which shows how digital asset players are...

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Today in Crypto: Celsius Can Operate Through 2022, CFO Says; ‘Pig Butchering’ Scammers Fatten Up Victims
Today in Crypto: Celsius Can Operate Through 2022, CFO Says; ‘Pig Butchering’ Scammers Fatten Up...
August 21, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Stocks related to crypto were down Friday (Aug. 19), with bitcoin losing momentum and falling below $22,000 due to bigger fears in the economy. Get...

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FCA Warning of ‘Misleading’ Ads Stirs Debate About UK BNPL Regulation, Consumer Protections
FCA Warning of ‘Misleading’ Ads Stirs Debate About UK BNPL Regulation, Consumer Protections
August 21, 2022  |  Regulation

The buy now, pay later (BNPL) industry has once again drawn the ire of U.K. regulators. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Qatar-Based Retailer Al Meera Partners With Zippin for Checkout-Free Stores
Qatar-Based Retailer Al Meera Partners With Zippin for Checkout-Free Stores
August 21, 2022  |  Partnerships

The Al Meera Consumer Goods Company announced Sunday (Aug. 21) that it has partnered with checkout-free tech firm Zippin to expand its business and bolster...

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South African Central Bank Allows FIs to Serve Crypto Accounts
South African Central Bank Allows FIs to Serve Crypto Accounts
August 21, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is moving forward with a recommendation to let banks deal with companies handling crypto assets. Get the Full Story...

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FTX Revenue Reportedly Grew 10x in 2021
FTX Revenue Reportedly Grew 10x in 2021
August 21, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

With crypto surging, exchange FTX was reportedly able to rack up a billion dollars in revenue in 2021. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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HealthTech Company UpHealth Closes $67.5M in Debt Financing
HealthTech Company UpHealth Closes $67.5M in Debt Financing
August 21, 2022  |  Healthcare

Digital health company UpHealth has closed a convertible debt financing sale for $67.5 million, the company announced in a press release Friday (Aug. 19). Get...

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Lithuania Pledges Roughly €600M to Promote Innovation, R&D
Lithuania Pledges Roughly €600M to Promote Innovation, R&D
August 21, 2022  |  Innovation

The Ministry of the Economy and Innovation of the Republic of Lithuania will make about €600 million ($602.5 million) available in the next few years...

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Uganda’s Telcos, Smartphone Ownership Drive Digital Inclusion in East Africa
Uganda’s Telcos, Smartphone Ownership Drive Digital Inclusion in East Africa
August 21, 2022  |  Technology

Internet access is the foundation of any digital economy. Without it, there can be no digital transformation, which explains why expanding coverage has been a...

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