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A merchant in a remote, rural area processing a transaction with a customer using a Paycode biometric smart card for an offline digital payment.

Paycode: The fintech taking digital payments offline

More than 3.7 billion people worldwide still lack reliable connectivity, while 1.7 billion remain outside the formal banking system, according to figures cited by Paycode. In many rural communities, the...
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US banking regulator works on stablecoin rules under the GENIUS Act

US Banking Regulator Races to Meet January Deadline for Stablecoin Rules Under GENIUS Act

The OCC is rushing to finalize stablecoin regulations under the GENIUS Act by January 2025 after missing a July deadline, Comptroller Jonathan Gould says.
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An illustration featuring the Circle and IBM logos, patent documents, blockchain network graphics, and digital payment symbols representing the acquisition of IBM's blockchain patents.

Circle expands blockchain portfolio with acquisition of IBM patents

Circle has strengthened its position in the blockchain industry after acquiring IBM’s extensive blockchain patent portfolio, a deal that makes the USDC issuer the largest holder of blockchain patents in...
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Africa Tech Summit Nairobi 2026 discussing innovation policy and crypto adoption

Africa Tech Summit Nairobi 2026: A Deep Dive Into Innovation, Policy, and Crypto Adoption

The Africa Tech Summit Nairobi 2026 brought together technology leaders, innovators, investors, regulators, and founders from across Africa and beyond for two days of focused conversations, deal-making, and collaboration. Held...
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Tether and United Nations collaboration to improve cryptocurrency security and blockchain transparency

Tether and the United Nations Collaborate to Strengthen Crypto Security

Tether, the company behind the world’s largest stablecoin by market capitalization, has announced a collaboration with the United Nations aimed at strengthening security standards within the global digital asset ecosystem....
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Cardano founder discussing political impact on Bitcoin price cycles

Cardano founder says politics could disrupt bitcoin’s price cycle

The long-standing belief that Bitcoin’s price follows a predictable four-year pattern tied to halving events is facing renewed scrutiny. Charles Hoskinson, founder of Cardano, believes political developments particularly,  in the...
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Donald Trump shaking hands with Binance founder Changpeng Zhao after presidential pardon announcement.

Trump Pardons Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao

The President of the United States, Donald Trump has issued a full, unconditional pardon to Changpeng Zhao, commonly known as CZ, the founder and former chief executive of the cryptocurrency...
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US–China trade talks ease tension in the crypto market after Trump’s tariff move

The United States and China are taking steps to cool their ongoing trade dispute, a move that has lifted optimism across global markets. Both sides have shown interest in returning...
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Crypto Trading Becomes South Korea’s New Esports Trend

In South Korea, where competitive gaming once ruled as a national pastime, a surprising shift is taking place. Young enthusiasts and digital natives are now trading their gaming screens for...
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Lisk Unveils $15M EMpower Fund to Support Web3 Founders Globally

Lisk, a Switzerland-based blockchain growth platform, has launched the EMpower Fund, a $15 million venture capital program designed to support Web3 startups in underserved markets. The fund is directed at...
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