Bitcoin

Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency. It is a decentralized digital currency without a central bank or single administrator that can be sent from user to user on the peer-to-peer bitcoin network without the need for intermediaries.
Circle Receives Asset Service Provider License in France
Circle Receives Asset Service Provider License in France
December 21, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

USDC stablecoin issuer Circle was named a digital asset service provider (DASP) in France. The company announced the conditional approval of its new designation with...

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Crypto Market Surges Ahead of Bitcoin ETF Decision
Crypto Market Surges Ahead of Bitcoin ETF Decision
December 20, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

The cryptocurrency market has once again captured the attention of investors and enthusiasts alike, with the recent surge in popularity of memecoins and non-fungible tokens...

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Stablecoin Lobbying Efforts Surge Ahead of 2024 Congressional Debate, Election
Stablecoin Lobbying Efforts Surge Ahead of 2024 Congressional Debate, Election
December 20, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

The cryptocurrency industry’s lobbying efforts over the regulation of stablecoins reportedly saw an increase in spending throughout 2023. Stablecoins, which serve as a bridge between...

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Grayscale CEO Says SEC Should Approve Spot Bitcoin ETFs Simultaneously 
Grayscale CEO Says SEC Should Approve Spot Bitcoin ETFs Simultaneously 
December 18, 2023  |  Bitcoin

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) should approve all applications for spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) simultaneously, Grayscale Investments CEO Michael Sonnenshein said Monday (Dec. 18).  In an interview with Bloomberg...

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Meta Apologizes for Fraudulent Ads Featuring Billionaire Wissam Al Mana
Meta Apologizes for Fraudulent Ads Featuring Billionaire Wissam Al Mana
December 15, 2023  |  Meta

Qatari billionaire Wissam Al Mana reportedly emerged victorious in a legal battle against Meta over the unauthorized use of his image in cryptocurrency scam advertisements...

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River Enables Bitcoin Payments via Text, Email, Messaging App
River Enables Bitcoin Payments via Text, Email, Messaging App
December 14, 2023  |  Bitcoin

Bitcoin technology and financial services company River launched a feature that enables global bitcoin payments via text message. With the new River Link, users can...

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Lolli Raises $8 Million to Grow Bitcoin Rewards Program
Lolli Raises $8 Million to Grow Bitcoin Rewards Program
December 14, 2023  |  Investments

Lolli has raised $8 million to expand its bitcoin/cashback rewards program. Co-founder and CEO Alex Adelman told TechCrunch Thursday (Dec. 14) that the new financing —...

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Block Debuts Self-Custody Bitcoin Wallet Bitkey
Block Debuts Self-Custody Bitcoin Wallet Bitkey
December 07, 2023  |  Bitcoin

Block has launched its self-custody bitcoin wallet Bitkey in 95 countries. The new wallet, announced Thursday (Dec. 7) is designed to widen access to self-custody and comes amid a resurgence...

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Nearly 1 in 5 Social Media Shoppers Used PayPal for Their Most Recent In-App Purchase
Nearly 1 in 5 Social Media Shoppers Used PayPal for Their Most Recent In-App Purchase
December 06, 2023  |  Social Commerce

Social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok have revolutionized the way consumers shop and interact with brands, with each channel meeting different consumer interests...

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