Co-Founder of Zimbabwean Fintech Startup: ‘Everyone Has a Right to Access Funds and Financial Freedom’

Cryptocurrencies have been proven to be a financial tool that can be used to store value or make payments by those excluded from the financial system. Yet, despite this being true in many jurisdictions, many of those that might benefit from cryptocurrencies are still not using them. Regulatory Uncertainty and Ignorance There may be several different reasons why this is the case, but as many in the crypto space have acknowledged, regulatory uncertainty and ignorance are often the key factors that dissuade prospective users from adopting this fintech. Therefore, in…

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Nigerian Agencies Told to Stop ‘Demonizing’ Crypto Industry Players

Nigerian public and law enforcement agencies have been urged to “stop the demonization” of the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry. According to an association that advocates for the risk-based regulation of the crypto industry, financial institutions should not use a Nigerian central bank directive as basis for denying service to industry players. Risk-Based Regulation of Crypto Activities A blockchain and crypto industry association has told Nigerian public and law enforcement agencies to stop demonizing and discriminating against blockchain and crypto entities. In its latest press release, the Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology…

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Digital Ruble ‘Much Needed,’ Russia’s Central Bank Says, Won’t Delay Testing

The Central Bank of Russia has emphasized the importance of moving forward with its digital ruble project. According to a statement by a top representative, the monetary authority has no intention to delay the trials despite not all invited banks being ready to participate yet. Bank of Russia to Experiment With Digital Ruble Payments This Year The digital ruble is “very much needed,” First Deputy Chairman of Bank of Russia Olga Skorobogatova has recently remarked in a statement quoted by business news portal RBC’s crypto page. The regulator will…

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Survey: Adoption in Argentina Grows, With 12 out of 100 Adults Having Invested in Crypto

Argentinians are very interested in cryptocurrencies, according to a survey made by Americas Markets Intelligence. According to data sourced from the study, more than one in ten Argentinians have made some kind of crypto investment. Furthermore, 18% of the surveyed stated they had an interest in buying cryptocurrencies in the future. Crypto Adoption Booms in Argentina A report recently shared by Americas Markets Intelligence has shown significant growth when it comes to cryptocurrency adoption in Argentina. The survey, that was made last year by polling 400 different users…

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Amazon CEO Hints at Future NFT Trading and Crypto Payments

Omni-present god of retail, Amazon, has set tongues a-wagging and rumours a-flying with its latest revelation, indicating recently that it may add NFTs and cryptocurrency payments to its platform. Speaking during a recent interview with CNBC, newly appointed Amazon CEO, Andy Jassy, said he was optimistic about the future of NFTs and cryptocurrency. However, he did add that it would take some time before the tech will be active on its retail platform. Further indications abound as to its relationship with the blockchain through a series of Web3-related job openings,…

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UAE Airliner Emirates to Launch NFTs and Experiences in the Metaverse

United Arab Emirates (UAE) airliner, Emirates, has announced plans to launch non-fungible tokens (NFT) and experiences in the metaverse for its workers and customers. The launch aligns with UAE’s digital economy and virtual assets initiatives. First Projects Already Underway The UAE airliner Emirates has said it will soon launch non-fungible tokens (NFT) and “exciting experiences in the metaverse” for its clientele as well as its workers. According to the airliner, the move aligns with advances in the UAE’s digital economy as well as with the country’s virtual assets related initiatives.…

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Reshaping & Innovating the Music Industry Through NFTs

Over the course of the last two years, NFTs have taken creative industries by storm, and the music industry is no exception. A never stopping rate of innovation within this space, coupled with benefits of decentralization, has brought a period of substantial changes in the way we perceive the interaction between the artist and the fan. As the music NFT space is developing at a significantly fast pace, the legacy music business structures are being challenged, while more and more creators are interested in using NFT technology to raise funds,…

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‘Save Your Skin’ From Inflation With BTC, The Great Monetary Shift, and SHIB Burns — Bitcoin.com News Week in Review

Another spicy week of crypto news heads into the weekend, with Mexico’s third-richest billionaire advising “save your skin” from hyperinflation by buying bitcoin, Shark Tank star Kevin O’Leary predicting that bitcoin mining will “save the world,” Bitcoin.com News noting eerie similarities between the current great monetary shift and the creation of the U.S. Federal Reserve, and SHIB achieving some notable burn statistics. Without further ado, this is your bite-sized digest of the week’s hottest crypto news, the Bitcoin.com News Week in Review. Buy Bitcoin, ‘Save Your Skin’ — Mexico’s Third…

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Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC, ETH Prices Mainly Unchanged to Start the Weekend

Prices of ETH and BTC were mainly unchanged to start the weekend, as market activity slowed, mainly due to the Easter holiday. Price consolidation comes after a week of bearish pressure that sent the world’s two largest cryptocurrencies towards key support levels. Bitcoin Bitcoin was once again trading marginally above the $40,000 level on Saturday, as markets remained quiet as a result of the Easter break. BTC/USD rose to an intraday peak of $40,618.84 to start the weekend, following a low of $40,009.09 earlier in the session. Recent price consolidation…

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Uniswap Launches Product In The Midst Of Lawsuit, UNI Reacts To The Downside

Uniswap’s governance token UNI has been trending to the downside following the general sentiment in the market. The token records a 2% loss during the last day as two major events take UNI holders’ attention and could suggest more downside price action for the short term. Related Reading | Uniswap Registers Yearly Low: Vital Trading Levels To Follow At the of writing, UNI trades at $9.4 with a 6% loss in the past 7-days. UNI is trending to the downside in the 4-hour chart. Source: UNIUSDT Tradingview Yesterday, news broke about…

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