Bank of England Pushes for Swift Digital Payment Solutions as Cash Usage Drops

The Bank of England (BOE) is urging UK banks to expedite their digital payment solutions as cash use declines. The BOE’s recent paper highlights the need for innovations that allow direct payments from bank accounts, bypassing credit and debit cards, to save time and costs for consumers and retailers. The British central bank is developing … Read more

Spanish Crypto ATM Company Bitbase Eyes European and Latam Expansion

Bitbase, a Spanish cryptocurrency ATM company, is planning to keep expanding its services in 2023. The company, which received investments from Dextools and Woonkly, two Web3-based decentralized companies, aims to reach 200 cryptocurrency ATMs installed in Spain. Bitbase is also working to obtain licenses to begin operating in countries like Italy, England, Germany, and the … Read more

$26K Worth of Bitcoin Sent to Controversial Activist Tommy Robinson

The controversial political activist and independent journalist Tommy Robinson was sent £20,000 ($26K USD) worth of bitcoin, according to local reports, by supporters to help cover legal costs. Mr. Robinson was arrested two months ago for allegedly violating a contempt of court order. He was sent to a local jail, and recently the court found fault … Read more

Bitcoin Exchange Sponsoring Premier Soccer Club

English Premier League soccer club Wolverhampton Wanderers (Wolves) are playing their season with a first-of-its-kind left sleeve: cryptocurrency exchange Coin Deal’s logo. While plenty of other examples of the intersection between professional sports and cryptocurrency exist, the arrangement between the exchange and the Wolves is a fairly big step in bringing the crypto idea to a … Read more