Brazil legalizes crypto as means of payment

Policy

Brazil's Chamber of Deputies approved a regulatory framework that legalizes cryptocurrencies as means of payment in the country, enabling the creation of licenses for crypto exchanges and for custody by third parties. Now, the law requires the signature of the President of Brazil for it to be enacted.

12 September

Tech

12 hours ago

Accenture has invested in fintech startup Emtech to boost its CBDC and fintech solutions. Emtech’s CBDC services and regulatory sandboxes will now be integrated into Accenture’s offerings, strengthening digital transformation for central banks and fintechs.

Policy

12 hours ago

Despite being a hot topic, #cryptocurrency wasn't mentioned during today's Harris-Trump debate, which covered everything from abortion to immigration. With $119M in crypto donations this year, it's surprising the issue didn’t come up.

Business

12 hours ago

PayPal and Venmo have integrated Ethereum Name Service (ENS), making crypto payments easier! Users can now send crypto by simply entering an ENS name, reducing errors and simplifying transactions. First available in the U.S.

General

12 hours ago

A solo Bitcoin miner has hit the jackpot, solving block 860749 and earning a rare $180,000 reward! With just 0.098% of the total hash rate, the miner managed to process 5,935 transactions, proving that even small players can win big in the crypto world!

06 September

Tech

6 days ago

Polygon’s AggLayer is set to unify the entire Web3 space, connecting blockchains like Ethereum and Solana for “infinite scalability,” says Polygon Labs CEO, Marc Boiron. This groundbreaking aggregation layer will bridge siloed networks and drive the future of blockchain interoperability.

Business

6 days ago

United Texas Bank faces a cease-and-desist order from the Federal Reserve due to "significant deficiencies" in managing crypto-related risks and AML compliance. The bank has ties to Stellar and Circle's USDC.

Policy

6 days ago

Circle's VP, Yam Ki Chan, warns that the U.S. risks falling behind in stablecoin regulation due to political gridlock. As other countries advance frameworks, the U.S. lacks a national structure, which hampers innovation. Will the upcoming stablecoin bill break the stalemate?

General

6 days ago

Skyscanner partners with Travala, allowing hotel bookings using over 100 cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ether. This integration brings Travala’s crypto-native platform to 110 million monthly users, advancing crypto adoption in travel.

Markets

6 days ago

Bitcoin bulls failed to stage a recovery, keeping the price around $57,000, leading to $100M in liquidations. Despite the broader market slump, altcoins like SOL and AVAX are defying the trend with gains between 0.1% and 2%, standing out amidst the volatility.

02 September

General

10 days ago

TON Blockchain recovers after a six-hour outage triggered by a surge in DOGS meme coin trading. The network halted due to excessive load but resumed operations after validators restarted. DOGS coin's price dropped following the disruption.

Brazil legalizes crypto as means of payment

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