Emerging economies have sparked crypto’s most important retail revolution yet

Emerging economies have sparked crypto’s most important retail revolution yet

Emerging markets are not just adopting crypto, they’re redefining it. People in high-friction economies set new standards for the global crypto ecosystem. Opinion by: Youngsun Shin, Head of Product, Flipster Where friction is the highest, previously marginalized users are empowered to utilize crypto as an effective hedge against dollar devaluation. As emerging economies look at…

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Kazakhstan to launch crypto pilot zone for payments and adoption

Kazakhstan to launch crypto pilot zone for payments and adoption

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced plans to build “CryptoCity,” aiming to establish a regulatory sandbox for digital assets. Kazakhstan plans to launch “CryptoCity,” a pilot zone where cryptocurrencies can be used to pay for goods and services, the country’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, said. according to a May 29 announcement on the official website of President ….

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RedotPay enters South Korea with crypto-powered payment cards

RedotPay enters South Korea with crypto-powered payment cards

RedotPay’s crypto cards are now live in South Korea, challenging the country’s traditional payment networks with real-time stablecoin transactions. Hong Kong-based fintech firm RedotPay has reportedly launched its cryptocurrency-enabled payment cards in South Korea, positioning itself as a potential disruptor in a market dominated by traditional credit card firms and mobile payment services. The company’s…

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Here’s what happened in crypto today

Here’s what happened in crypto today

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation. Today in crypto, Ethena Labs has exited the German market after regulators flagged “deficiencies” in its USDe stablecoin. In El Salvador, new data from the central bank…

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New York bill proposes legalizing Bitcoin, crypto for state payments

New York bill proposes legalizing Bitcoin, crypto for state payments

The bill seeks to legalize cryptocurrency payments using Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin and Bitcoin Cash, but may mandate an an additional state “service fee” for these transactions. A New York lawmaker has introduced legislation that would allow state agencies to accept cryptocurrency payments, signaling growing political momentum for digital asset integration in public services. Assembly Bill…

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