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Ingenico Tests Stablecoin Payments in Physical Stores with WalletConnect Integration In a significant move for cryptocurrency adoption in everyday spending, payment terminal giant Ingenico has begun testing direct stablecoin payments at physical checkout counters. The pilot program leverages an integration with WalletConnect Pay, aiming to determine if digital currencies can serve as a viable and […]

Thailand Moves to Curb Illicit Finance with Unified Oversight of Gold and Crypto Thailand is taking significant steps to combat financial crime by integrating oversight of gold and cryptocurrency transactions. The initiative aims to close regulatory gaps that have allowed illicit funds, often referred to as gray money, to move between traditional and digital asset

Bakkt Stock Jumps on New Stablecoin Strategy Announcement The digital asset platform Bakkt saw its stock price climb sharply after revealing a significant shift in its business strategy towards enabling stablecoin payments. The announcement, which outlines plans to allow its clients to integrate crypto payments into their operations, prompted a surge in investor confidence, reflected

Bitcoin Stands to Gain as Political Scrutiny of Federal Reserve Chair Grows The foundational idea of Bitcoin as an asset free from government or institutional control is receiving fresh validation from an unlikely source: political drama in Washington. Reports of an investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell are causing analysts to speculate that such

Fed Chair Powell Links DOJ Probe to Political Pressure on Rate Decisions Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has publicly addressed an ongoing Justice Department investigation, framing it as part of a broader climate of political pressure aimed at the central bank’s independence in setting interest rates. While not detailing the nature of the probe, Powell’s

Bitcoin Whales Signal Potential Shift as Long Positions Decline A notable shift is occurring among large Bitcoin holders, often called whales, as they reduce their long-term bullish bets. This activity is repeating a pattern that has historically preceded significant market moves, even as a prominent price target of 135,000 dollars per Bitcoin regains attention among

Trading Bots See Surging Adoption During Crypto Market Lull A recent industry report highlights a significant surge in the use of automated trading software, commonly known as bots, during a period of unusually calm cryptocurrency markets. As the price action of major digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum entered a phase of consolidation with reduced

BNY Mellon Launches Tokenized Deposit Service for Institutional Clients BNY Mellon, a major global custodian bank, has officially entered the digital asset space with the launch of a new tokenized deposit service. This move represents a significant step for traditional finance into the world of blockchain-based financial instruments. The service, announced recently, is designed specifically

Bitcoin RSI Turns Bullish, Trader Eyes 105,000 Dollar Price Target A key technical indicator for Bitcoin has turned positive across multiple timeframes, fueling fresh optimism among analysts. The Relative Strength Index, or RSI, recently flashed bullish signals that some interpret as the precursor to a significant price surge. The RSI is a momentum oscillator that

Rain Secures 250 Million Dollars in Funding at 1.95 Billion Dollar Valuation The stablecoin platform Rain, which is closely integrated with payments giant Visa, has successfully raised 250 million dollars in a new funding round. This investment values the company at a staggering 1.95 billion dollars. The substantial raise comes on the heels of a