Thailand wields crypto conversion to strengthen tourism
Thailand will introduce a new cryptocurrency-to-baht conversion system for international visitors starting Monday, aimed at boosting the country’s struggling tourism sector. The “TouristDigiPay” initiative allows foreign travelers to exchange digital assets for Thai currency through regulated electronic payment channels. The…...
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Why Circle and Stripe (And Many Others) Are Launching Their Own Blockchains
Every day, there seems to be a new blockchain for stablecoins. Or at least that’s how it felt this week, when USDC (USDC) issuer Circle announced Arc, its own settlement network, shortly after payments giant Stripe accidentally revealed Tempo, built in collaboration with Paradigm. They were the latest in...
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Gemini IPO, Do Kwon pleads guilty, OKX burns $26b worth of tokens | Weekly Recap
From Gemini’s IPO and Do Kwon’s guilty plea, to OKX erasing $26 billion worth of tokens, the crypto industry is seeing both bold moves and sobering reminders of risk....
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$60K Then $500K BTC? Peter Brandt Reveals Bold Bitcoin Roadmap
With bitcoin already breaking its previous all-time highs on several occasions during this cycle, including a peak of over $124,500 marked just a few days ago, analysts and commentators are now speculating whether the top is already in. The veteran trader Peter Brandt cited on-chain metrics shared by Colin...
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94% of XRP holders are in profit: Has the price topped?
XRP price could drop by over 20% in the coming weeks due to multiple onchain indicators hinting at a local top formation....
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Story Protocol Co-Founder Jason Zhao Steps Back to Pursue New AI Venture
Jason Zhao, co-founder of intellectual property blockchain project Story Protocol, is stepping away from his full-time role after more than three years of building the platform. Zhao announced via a social media post that he will remain as a strategic adviser while turning his focus to a new AI...
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Altcoins, Stablecoins, Tokenized Stocks Drive July’s Crypto Gains, Binance Says
The crypto market grew 13% in value in July, fueled by a rotation from bitcoin (BTC) into altcoins, according to Binance Research’s “Monthly Market Insights” report for August. Ether (ETH) was the standout, rallying 48% as another 24 companies added the asset to their balance sheets, lifting corporate holdings...
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The Best Presales and Meme Coins for Explosive Growth Next Week
Recent pro-crypto policy shifts, bullish technical breakouts, and fresh corporate crypto buys – combined with the growing likelihood of a Federal Reserve rate cut in September – have all but guaranteed a market boom in the weeks ahead. But let’s be honest: loading up on mainstream giants like Bitcoin...
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Bitcoin Climbs On Fed Rate Cut Hopes, Matt Gaetz Buys ‘Digital Penguins,’ Analyst Calls XRP ‘Ideal’ Entry — Weekly Crypto Recap
The past week in the crypto world was a mixed bag of events. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) saw a rise following the Federal Reserve Governor’s dovish comments on rate cuts, while altcoins pulled back. Meanwhile, former U.S. Representative Matt Gaetz made headlines with his purchase of Pudgy Penguins token and...
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AI meets blockchain: A global input requires proper transparency | Opinion
Leveraging decentralized technology that enables transparency in transactions can also enable increased fairness in how AI is built and works....
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