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Bitcoin Daily: FinTech Circle Hires Ex-McKinsey CFO; Software Firm Palantir Now Takes Bitcoin Payments
May 11, 2021

Circle has named Jeremy Fox-Geen, a tech veteran, as its new chief financial officer (CFO), according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Bitcoin Daily: Ether Climbs 7 Pct To Record; Babel Finance Nets $40 Million In Funding...
May 10, 2021

Cryptocurrency Ethereum surged past $4,000 on Monday (May 10), CNBC reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

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Bitcoin Daily: New York AG Mulls Shutting Down Crypto Trading App Coinseed Over Alleged Fraud;...
May 09, 2021

SpaceX, the company helmed by Elon Musk, is launching its “DOGE-1 Mission to the Moon” campaign, which “will obtain lunar-spatial intelligence from sensors and cameras on board with integrated communications and computational systems” and fly to the actual moon, CNBC writes. Get the Full Story...

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Bitcoin Daily: Resorts World Las Vegas, Gemini Crypto Exchange To Allow Patrons To Use Crypto...
May 06, 2021

Resorts World Las Vegas and cryptocurrency exchange Gemini are now working together to “explore future opportunities” for casino patrons to pay for items using cryptocurrency, according to a press release. With the partnership, Resorts World is looking to become more crypto-friendly. Get the Full Story...

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Bitcoin Daily: Galaxy Digital Buys BitGo; Blockchain.com Acquires AiX
May 05, 2021

Financial services and investment manager Galaxy Digital has agreed to acquire BitGo, which works in digital asset infrastructure, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Bitcoin — And The (Eventual) Rise Of Purpose-Built Blockchains
May 05, 2021

It seems long ago and far away. Bitcoin’s debut in 2008 was shrouded in mystery (and still is), as Satoshi Nakamoto’s identity has not been revealed. Its initial price was fractions of a penny; by 2011, the crypto was trading at $1. Today, its price,...

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FIS Teams With NYDIG To Allow Bitcoin Purchases From Bank Accounts
May 05, 2021

The FinTech company FIS said it can provide banks with an “industry-first solution” to give customers the ability to buy, sell and hold bitcoin using their bank accounts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Bitcoin Daily: eBay Is Considering Taking Crypto As Payment, Allowing Sale Of NFTs; Thailand To...
May 03, 2021

eBay CEO Jamie Iannone told CNBC that he is optimistic about the future for his company, including with the potential for the eCommerce site to introduce non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Bitcoin Daily: Turkey Adds Crypto Platforms To AML, Terrorism Rules; Berkshire Hathaway’s Munger Says Bitcoin...
May 02, 2021

Turkey has added cryptocurrency trading platforms to its list of firms covered by anti-money laundering (AML) and terrorism financing regulation, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...