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Bitso Integrates Lightspark for Bitcoin Lightning Network

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Bitso, a leading Latin American cryptocurrency platform, has announced its partnership with Lightspark to incorporate the Bitcoin Lightning Network into its services. This integration aims to enhance the speed and affordability of bitcoin transactions for Bitso’s users. Bitso Adds Lightning Support via Lightspark The integration of Lightspark Connect will allow Bitso‘s 8 million retail customers … Read more

Privacy Coin Monero Tops Payments at European Online Retailer Shopinbit in June

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According to Shopinbit, a European online retailer that accepts cryptocurrency for transactions, monero (XMR) was the favored payment method in June. Shopinbit reported that XMR accounted for over 74% of all payments during that period. European Retailer Shopinbit Sees Monero Payments Skyrocket in June The European online retailer, which offers over a million products, shared … Read more

Bank of Russia Discusses Conditions of Upcoming Stablecoin Regulation

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The Bank of Russia has highlighted the conditions it will need to consider when regulating the use of stablecoins for Russian individuals and companies. The bank stated that before a regulation is enacted, a thorough study of these assets and a discussion with the relevant actors of the market and the community around them should … Read more

Russian Central Bank Suggests Using Crypto to Counter Western Sanctions

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Russia’s central bank has urged businesses to consider various payment solutions, including cryptocurrencies and digital assets, to manage transactions with foreign partners and counter Western sanctions. Bank of Russia Governor Elvira Nabiullina highlighted that the central bank has softened its stance on the use of cryptocurrencies in international payments. She also mentioned ongoing efforts to … Read more

Tether and Uquid Partner for Social Security Payments in the Philippines

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The largest stablecoin issuer, Tether, has announced a collaboration with Uquid, a Web3 e-commerce platform. This partnership enables residents of the Philippines to pay their Social Security System (SSS) contributions using the stablecoin issued on The Open Network (TON). Additionally, Uquid has released a detailed guide for citizens on how to use USDT-TON to pay … Read more

Former Coinbase Business Developer: ‘There Wasn’t a Long-Term Case for Bitcoin Payments’

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Nick Tomaino, a former business developer and marketing lead at Coinbase, explained how the idea of bitcoin for payments gradually lost its relevance in the market. Tomaino detailed that Coinbase rode this premise back in 2014 to raise $125 million in two funding rounds, but it was quickly clear that there was not a case … Read more