Programmable Money: How Smart Contracts Are Changing Payments
Money has changed a lot over time, from barter systems to digital payments. Now, we’re seeing the rise of programmable money, which is changing the way transactions are made. This new type of money uses smart contracts to automatically process […] The post Programmable Money: How Smart Contracts Are...
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Bank of Papua completes CBDC trials, seeks expanding cross-border payments
The Bank of Papua New Guinea has wrapped up its CBDC trial and is now considering next steps for digital payments beyond national borders. Authorities in Papua New Guinea are stepping up their central bank digital currency efforts, with the…...
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This new crypto draws XRP comparisons, sparks FOMO like early PEPE
Remittix is emerging as a competitor to Ripple in the cross-border payment space, with its PayFi approach and 100x potential gains. #partnercontent...
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Сrypto security breaches down nearly 40%, but hot wallet exploits persist
Crypto hack losses dropped to $98.19 million in January from $160 million a year earlier, despite a rise in account compromises, data reveals. Hackers had a busy start to 2025, though they stole less than last year. Crypto losses from…...
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XMR jumps as Monero adoption and network upgrades drive momentum
XMR rallied over 9% on Feb. 6 after the privacy protocol showcased the strong performance of its Rust-based Cuprate node. Monero (XMR) surged to an intraday high of $238.55, extending its gains to 24% since the beginning of the year.…...
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Arthur Hayes Slams US Bitcoin Reserve Plans and Crypto Regulation Efforts
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes has dismissed the idea of a U.S. Bitcoin reserve, calling it a politically driven and impractical concept. In his February 5 essay called “The Genie,” Hayes argued that government stockpiling of the cryptocurrency would serve political interests rather than financial stability. Bitcoin Reserve Would Be...
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Bitcoin Worth $1.6B Leave Exchanges in Biggest Bullish Outflow Since April: Research Analyst
On Wednesday, centralized exchanges registered a net outflow of over 17,000 BTC, worth more than $1.6 billion at the going market price of $98,600, according to Glassnode data shared by Andrew Dragosch, head of research Bitwise. That’s the biggest single-day exodus of coins since April 2024. “Whales are buying...
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Strategy Sees Thursday Nasdaq Listing for STRK Convertible Preferred Stock
Disclaimer: The analyst who wrote this piece owns shares of Strategy (MSTR). Strategy (MSTR) expects its convertible preferred stock Strike (STRK) to be listed on Nasdaq on Thursday, according to a slide in its earnings presentation. Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, also introduced new performance metrics when it reported...
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Thailand appoints two crypto leaders as financial center advisors
The Thailand International Digital Business & Finance Center has appointed Movement Labs co-founder Rushi Manche and Dao5 founder Tekin Salimi as advisors to advance its blockchain technology. According to local media Kaohoon International, Director of the TIDC, Wai Man Raymond…...
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Czech central bank’s Bitcoin reserve plan may take months, exposure cut to under 1%: report
The Czech central bank is reviewing a Bitcoin reserve plan that may take months, with potential exposure set to be well below the originally suggested, sources say. The Czech central bank’s Bitcoin (BTC) adoption plan may take months to finalize,…...
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