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CoinSwitch Kuber on Track for Possible $2B Valuation as India’s Second Unicorn
September 07, 2021

India-based cryptocurrency exchange CoinSwitch Kuber is on track to become the country’s second crypto unicorn with an estimated valuation of $2 billion, Cointelegraph reported Tuesday (Sept. 7). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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El Salvador Struggles in Bitcoin Debut
September 07, 2021

El Salvador’s first day with bitcoin as legal tender on Tuesday (Sept. 7) got off to a bit of a rocky start, with the government forced to unplug a digital wallet that was overwhelmed by the demand, according to a Reuters report. Get the Full...

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McDonald’s El Salvador to Accept Bitcoin as Experts Question Profitability
September 07, 2021

In El Salvador, McDonald’s is now accepting bitcoin payments. Bitcoin payment processor OpenNode announced Tuesday (Sept. 7) that the quick-service restaurant (QSR) will accept the cryptocurrency at all 19 of its restaurants in the country. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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El Salvador’s Risky Legal Tender Leap Into Bitcoin 
September 07, 2021

In for a penny, in for a pound, as they say. Or: In for bitcoin – and not just for a bit. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Regulator Concerns Force Binance to Remove Singapore Products
September 06, 2021

Binance, a cryptocurrency exchange that has been seeing backlash in numerous countries, has announced a restriction of its services in Singapore, Reuters reported. 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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NFT Marketplace OpenSea Sees $3.4B Transaction Volume in August
September 06, 2021

The nonfungible token marketplace OpenSea recorded a $3.4 billion transaction volume on Ethereum last month, a tenfold increase from July.   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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South African Regulator FSCA Issues Warning on Binance
September 03, 2021

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), a South African financial institutions regulator, on Friday (Sept. 3) warned the public to be “cautious and vigilant” when undertaking transactions with cryptocurrency exchange platform Binance. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Dallas Mavericks Start Dogecoin Cash-Back Rewards Program
September 03, 2021

The Dallas Mavericks recently launched a cash-back rewards program to encourage fans to buy tickets and team gear using Dogecoin. 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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Crypto Exchange Uniswap Under SEC Investigation
September 03, 2021

Uniswap Labs, the main developer of one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, is under investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...