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Individuals can now buy crypto on Trust Wallet using Apple Pay. The feature is currently available in more than 45 countries. Such updates reduce entry barriers into the crypto and blockchain world. Trust Wallet, one of the reputable digital asset wallets, has made another step toward promoting cryptocurrency adoption. It has confirmed adding Apple Pay today, November 27, on X, allowing individuals in more than 45 countries to purchase their favourite virtual tokens within seconds. Notably, the new feature promises an enhanced experience for new and existing users. The announcement read: Trust Wallet has integrated Apple Pay. Buy your first…
In a sudden move that’s shaking the cryptocurrency community, Bithumb suspends withdrawals to Upbit following concerning security reports. This emergency action highlights the ongoing challenges in crypto exchange security and the importance of protective measures in the digital asset space. Why Did Bithumb Suspend Withdrawals to Upbit? South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb made the decisive move to temporarily halt all digital asset transfers to fellow exchange Upbit. This precautionary measure came after reports of abnormal withdrawal activities at Upbit, raising immediate security concerns across the cryptocurrency ecosystem. The decision to implement Bithumb suspends withdrawals protocol demonstrates the exchange’s commitment to…
As inflation and currency turmoil intensify across Sub-Saharan Africa and Turkey, crypto use is surging, signaling a pivotal shift that is fueling new momentum for Ripple’s expanding foothold in these rapidly evolving markets. Ripple Confirms Tremendous Traction as Africa and Turkey Reshape Demand Ripple executive Reece Merrick shared earlier this week on social media platform X that crypto adoption in Sub-Saharan Africa and Turkey is accelerating as both regions navigate currency weakness and inflation pressures. Merrick, Ripple’s Middle East & Africa director, emphasized the shift as regulatory structures continue to advance. “Sub-Saharan Africa & Turkey are adopting crypto faster than…
All news is rigorously fact-checked and reviewed by leading blockchain experts and seasoned industry insiders. OKX has re-listed Dash back to its spot market, restoring worldwide access. Dash’s re-entry on OKX gives traders global access and helps revive liquidity for the coin. OKX has re-listed Dash on its spot market, reopening access for users worldwide. Deposits went live on November 25 at 9:00 AM GMT, with a pre-opening window on November 26 from 11:00 AM to noon. Full DASH/USDT trading starts at 12:00 PM GMT, and withdrawals follow later in the day. Dash has been re-added to @okx! 🥳 Bit…
Key Highlights While the crypto market is showing signs of recovery, Binance has witnessed an inflow of $7.5 billion in a month, which is a new annual high An Analyst raises concern over this metric, saying that selling pressures have not yet stabilized On November 27, Bitcoin reclaimed its $91,000 mark as odds for a Fed rate cut rise Amid the current turbulence in the crypto market, crypto whales have flowed a record $7.5 billion into the Binance exchange, which is a new annual high. (Source: CryptoQuant on X) Analyst Raises Concern over Whale Inflow on Binance According to the…
A Proposal That Could Be Bad News for 10 Altcoin Networks on a Major Cryptocurrency Platform Is Being Debated
The Aave community has tabled a new tentative proposal that envisions a comprehensive overhaul of its approach to multi-chain growth. The proposal proposes revenue-boosting adjustments to underperforming networks, a complete shutdown of Aave V3 on some chains, and a minimum annual revenue floor requirement of $2 million for all future deployments. Aave has numerous V3 instances running on different blockchains, each of which adds additional overhead in terms of both operational costs and security. The community notes that the revenue generated by some of these instances does not offset these costs, and that the multi-chain expansion strategy of previous years…
Coinbase is funding a pilot that will deliver $12,000 worth of USDC to 160 low‑income New Yorkers. Managed by Givedirectly, the program will help recipients while studying how the cryptocurrency is spent and exchanged. Coinbase Funds ‘Future First’ Universal Income Pilot In New York The Facts Coinbase will provide funding for a universal basic income (UBI) pilot that will benefit low-income citizens in New York, while also examining the impact of delivering these funds in cryptocurrency. The pilot, named “Future First,” selected 160 New Yorkers to receive $12,000 worth of USDC, Circle’s signature stablecoin, with no strings attached, meaning that…
Alchemy Pay is making it a lot easier to buy and spend Canton Network’s native token, Canton Coin ($CC). The payments gateway, which already links fiat and crypto for users and merchants around the world, has integrated with Canton Network so people in 173 countries can now buy $CC using familiar payment methods like Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and local bank transfers, in more than 50 fiat currencies. That may sound like a small convenience, but it matters: removing the awkward steps of crypto on-ramps helps both everyday users and institutions get into a blockchain designed for real…
Ether.fi has rolled out incentives to encourage users to enroll and refer to other users. The crypto-native credit card issuer will offer 10% cash back on all transactions for all referrals and a VIP Gold card to top users who refer more users. Crypto-native credit card issuer and Liquid restaking protocol Ether.fi has launched a referral program to encourage users to invite others to the platform and execute Visa-crypto powered transactions. The referral program began on December 1 and will run till December 10. Ether.fi announces incentives to lure more users The crypto staking platform announced that its users who…
So old and crusty are concerns that Tether is either not being upfront about the reserves backing its USDT stablecoin or faces imminent threat of being undercapitalized, that the crypto industry has developed its own two-word dismissive response: “Tether FUD.” Through soaring bull markets, the most brutal of bear markets, the comings and going of charlatans like Sam Bankman-Fried, Alex Mashinsky, and dozens of others, Tether’s USDT has continued to grow and function as designed — pegged to the U.S. dollar and available for redemption at any time. Alongside, Tether has become one of the globe’s most profitable companies, earning…