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Bank of Russia Expects Wide Adoption of Digital Ruble Within 5 to 7 Years

[Aug 1 6:10 PM] Elvira Nabiullina, the governor of the Bank of Russia, declared that she expects the digital ruble, the Russian CBDC, to achieve a high level of acceptance due to the benefits it offers to Russian citizens. During a speech at the Federation…

First Bitcoin Capital-Funded Company Registered in Argentina

[Jul 29 10:35 PM] A company with cryptocurrency capital has been registered in Argentina, marking the first time this has happened in the country. The company, which was registered with a capital of almost $500 in bitcoin and USDC, follows the enactment of a…

Latam Insights Encore: El Salvador Shows Bitcoin Can Be a Catalyst to Power Tourism

[Jul 29 8:02 PM] Welcome To Latam Insights Encore, a deep view of Latin America’s most relevant economic and cryptocurrency-based news last week. In this edition, we discuss the positive impact bitcoin adoption had on the growth of the tourism industry in El…

Ethereum and layer-2 addresses surge 127% this year — Glassnode

[Jul 25 8:05 AM] While Bitcoin saw a 20% drop in daily active addresses in Q2 2024, Ethereum and L2s posted a 127% increase in such addresses in H1 2024.

What are the hidden costs of prioritizing commercial interests over AI safety?

[Jul 23 11:00 AM] Decentralized AI safety program leverages community-driven competitions to ensure robust and secure AI systems.

Wearable hardware wallets for crypto adoption: Interview with Changelly and Tangem

[Jul 19 4:40 AM] Crypto execs discuss how wearable hardware wallets can advance crypto technology and accessibility, promoting adoption.

Crypto for good: Why blockchain can bring financial inclusion worldwide

[Jul 10 3:20 AM] John Wingate of BankSocial and Azeem Khan of Morph tell The Agenda podcast how crypto and blockchain can make the world a better, more equitable place.

Payment infrastructure is key to bringing retail users to crypto

[Jun 30 1:40 PM] Crypto enthusiasts have been wondering why no one seems to be buying their coins this cycle. If people could use crypto for something, maybe that would change.

AI makes it even easier for governments to surveil you — Nym CEO

[Jun 26 5:05 AM] Nym CEO Harry Halpin tells The Agenda podcast that artificial intelligence makes it easier than ever to conduct surveillance against activists and dissidents.

Crypto for Advisors: Crypto Trends

[Jun 20 10:00 AM] The digital asset market has begun transitioning from early adoption to mass adoption. A sea change in industry leadership, product development and fiduciary commitment swept crypto in 2023 and early into 2024.

Crypto's Long-Tail Disruptive Trends

[Jun 19 10:16 AM] Interoperability between blockchain networks. Restaking. EVMs. Some major trends giving digital assets markets a lift in the new cycle, Santiago Velasco, Senior Trader, Nonco.

DePINs are a proven path to crypto mass adoption — XYO co-founder

[Jun 12 5:05 AM] XYO co-founder Markus Levin argues that DePINs can make AI more trustworthy, empower users and businesses alike, and usher in blockchain mass adoption.

Why Ethereum ETF day one inflow won’t be like Bitcoin — Fireblocks MD

[Jun 2 11:06 PM] Stephen Richardson’s view aligns with Bloomberg’s ETF analysts, who expect the spot Ether ETFs to capture 10-20% of the flows that Bitcoin ETFs did at launch.

Blockchain helps harvesting better avocados in Kenya — Here’s how

[May 30 11:00 AM] Small-scale farmers lack the essential tools to address significant challenges in avocado production. Here’s how blockchain and AI can help them.

Bitcoin finds ‘another’ use case via BTCfi — DLC.Link co-founder

[May 29 6:05 AM] DLC.Link CEO Aki Balogh tells The Agenda how DeFi on Bitcoin will unlock BTC’s potential for collateral, yield farming and more.

Argentine Officials Met With Salvadoran Regulators to Discuss Bitcoin Adoption and Regulation

[May 27 1:50 PM] Argentine officials of the CNV, the country’s equivalent to the U.S. SEC, and Salvadoran officials of the CNAD, the National Commission for Digital Assets, met on May 23 to discuss bitcoin regulation and adoption issues. This meeting was the…

Spot Ether ETFs receive official approval from the SEC

[May 23 3:14 PM] The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission gave the green light to several spot Ether ETFs after speculation that the regulator was considering treating ETH as a security.

18M Americans used or owned crypto last year: Fed survey estimates

[May 22 11:54 PM] Just 1% of United States adults reported using crypto for payment or to send money in 2023.

More crypto AI alliances emerge following $7.5B token merger

[May 13 11:30 AM] Many crypto projects have integrated AI as part of their everyday routine since the introduction of LLMs last year.

Citi: Brazil Is at the Top of Digital Money Initiatives in Latam

[Apr 29 11:38 PM] A recent report by Citi, a global financial institution, has put Brazil at the top of the nations leading the digital money initiatives in Latin America. The report states that Brazil features a combination of factors that ease the adoption of…

The Bitcoin Halving Could Accelerate Consumer Adoption of BTC

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Tis the Season To Be Jolly About the Crypto Market in 2024

[Dec 20, 2023 10:45 AM] With TradFi moving in, the crypto industry is finally taking its place as the future of finance, says Kelly Ye, at Decentral Park Capital.

Which world leaders have made big promises on crypto?

[Dec 14, 2023 12:51 PM] From Nayib Bukele to Donald Trump, many current and former heads of state across the globe have used crypto and blockchain as political tools.

Binance, crypto firms optimistic about UAE amid potential US regulatory shift

[Dec 14, 2023 5:42 AM] Ghaf Capital managing partner Feras Al Sadek argued that the UAE’s “regulation by education” sets it apart from other jurisdictions.

Immutable’s zkEVM to eliminate Web3 gaming gas fees

[Dec 13, 2023 4:00 PM] Immutable’s blockchain protocol will allow the game studio to cut out gas fees for users, which are widely cited as a significant barrier to Web3 gaming adoption.

Turkey’s Banking Giants Go Big on Crypto as Legislation Looms

[Dec 13, 2023 9:28 AM] This week, two of the country’s largest banks announced crypto initiatives.

Web3 can benefit from adopting Web2 optimization: NBX Berlin

[Dec 7, 2023 7:44 AM] User experience remains a barrier to entry for the world of Web3 and industry builders believe the solution lies in onboarding Web2 functionality.

Bitcoin ETFs, user experience will drive adoption — eToro CEO

[Dec 1, 2023 6:05 AM] Yoni Assia told Cointelegraph that products like Bitcoin ETFs align with institutions’ existing modes of operation, making it easier for them to enter the market.

Over 75% of Web3 games ‘failed’ in last five years: CoinGecko

[Nov 29, 2023 6:03 PM] The “failed” blockchain games are those that have seen their 14-day moving average number of active users down more than 99% from its peak.

Are Bitcoin ETFs good for adoption or ‘watered-down crypto’? Debate rages

[Nov 21, 2023 4:42 PM] As hype builds for spot Bitcoin ETFs in the U.S., some are concerned the industry is moving away from the “core promise” of cryptocurrencies.