# Cambodia explores cross-border transactions of CBDC-like Bakong

# Cambodia explores cross-border transactions of CBDC-like Bakong

“# Cambodia explores cross-border transactions of CBDC-like Bakong ” The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) continues progressing with its central bank digital currency-like initiative known as Bakong, disclosing several project milestones. NBC’s director-general and the Bakong project lead Chea Serey said in a Wednesday interview with The Nikkei that Bakong’s electronic wallet reached 200,000 users in June,…

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# Xiaomi retailer in Portugal now accepts Bitcoin payments

# Xiaomi retailer in Portugal now accepts Bitcoin payments

“# Xiaomi retailer in Portugal now accepts Bitcoin payments ” Chinese electronics manufacturer Xiaomi is the latest global company to get involved in the cryptocurrency industry as its official Portuguese shop now accepts Bitcoin (BTC) payments. Mi Store Portugal, the official Xiaomi retailer, announced Wednesday on Facebook that it now allows customers to purchase devices…

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# New study reveals high demand for payments in cryptocurrency

# New study reveals high demand for payments in cryptocurrency

“# New study reveals high demand for payments in cryptocurrency ” Payments in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) make up one of the biggest use case demands among consumers alongside long-term investment, according to new data. Pymnts, a major payments-focused publication, released Monday a report on consumer preferences regarding cryptocurrency payments. Dubbed “Cryptocurrency Payments Playbook: Cryptocurrencies…

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# Square to acquire Australian fintech Afterpay in B deal

# Square to acquire Australian fintech Afterpay in $29B deal

“# Square to acquire Australian fintech Afterpay in $29B deal ” Jack Dorsey’s cryptocurrency-friendly digital payments firm Square is expanding competition with global payment giants like PayPal by acquiring a major Australian lending company. Square announced Sunday that the firm has entered into a scheme implementation deed to acquire all of the issued shares in…

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# PayPal reportedly assembling crypto team in Ireland as Bitcoin adoption grows

# PayPal reportedly assembling crypto team in Ireland as Bitcoin adoption grows

“# PayPal reportedly assembling crypto team in Ireland as Bitcoin adoption grows ” Global payments provider PayPal is in the process of recruiting for several cryptocurrency-related positions at its Ireland offices, further highlighting the company’s ambitions in the rapidly growing digital asset market.  The Dublin-based Irish Independent, one of the country’s most popular news outlets,…

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