SANTA CRUZ – Paystand, a blockchain-based B2B payments network, said on Tuesday it has acquired Bitwage, a platform for cross-border payroll and payouts using stablecoins, aiming to bring faster, cheaper digital currency settlement to corporate finance. The deal, terms of which were not disclosed, comes as stablecoins—digital tokens pegged to assets like the U.S. dollar—gain traction…
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Ripple acquires digital asset custody firm Palisade
SAN FRANCISCO – Ripple, a provider of cryptocurrency and enterprise blockchain solutions, said on Tuesday it has acquired digital asset wallet and custody company Palisade, a move aimed at significantly expanding its services for financial institutions and corporations entering the digital asset space. The acquisition will combine Ripple’s existing “bank-grade vault” for long-term storage with Palisade’s…
America’s Digital Dollar Gambit: How Stablecoins Became a Geopolitical Tool
A new report reveals the strategic use of private stablecoins to defend US economic hegemony, while experts warn of hidden risks mirroring the 2008 financial crisis. In the shadow of Bitcoin’s rise as “digital gold,” a quieter but more profound financial revolution is underway. Stablecoins—digital tokens pegged to traditional currencies like the US dollar—now account…
US stocks edge higher, Nasdaq hits record as trade fears ease; Bitcoin tops $123,000
Dow Jones add 88 points; CPI, bank earnings in focus U.S. stocks closed modestly higher on Monday, with the Nasdaq Composite sealing a fresh record, as investors looked past renewed global trade tensions toward upcoming inflation data and corporate earnings. The tech-heavy Nasdaq (IXIC) rose 0.27% to 20,640.33, its fourth consecutive all-time high. The S&P…
Stocks soar to record highs despite trade turbulence: What’s next for markets?
“Dow Jones Surges 400 Points as Tech Stocks Rally; Nike Leads Gains” Wall Street shrugged off fresh trade tensions Friday as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite surged to record highs, fueled by optimism over U.S.-China trade progress and expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts later this year. Markets Hit New Peaks The S&P 500…
The Rise of Automated Trading in the Cryptocurrency Market
In the dynamic landscape of cryptocurrency trading, the advent of automated tools has become a game-changer for traders aiming to capitalize on the digital asset boom. With cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin reaching valuations around $60,000, the surge in interest has attracted not only individual investors but also institutional players and large corporations. This influx of diverse…
How to Succeed in the Crypto Market: The Bitcoin Blueprint
The crypto market is a thrilling and challenging space, where you can make or lose a fortune in a blink of an eye. But there is a way to master this complex and exciting world, and that is by following the Bitcoin Blueprint. The Bitcoin Blueprint is a set of rules and guidelines that can…
Celsius Network emerges from bankruptcy, creates new Bitcoin mining company
Celsius Network, a cryptocurrency lending platform, has successfully emerged from bankruptcy after completing its plan of reorganization. The plan, which was approved by 98% of its account holders and the Bankruptcy Court, involved distributing over $3 billion of cryptocurrency and fiat to its creditors and creating a new Bitcoin mining company called Ionic Digital. Ionic…
Ripple: The Fast and Reliable Solution for Cross-Border Payments
For decades, the process of sending money across borders has been plagued by high costs, slow processing times, and a lack of transparency. Traditional financial networks, while reliable, were built for a different era. Enter Ripple, a technology company that aims to overhaul this system using blockchain technology to create a faster, cheaper, and more…
How To Get Started With NFTs? Here are Useful Guidelines
In recent years, a new type of digital asset has taken the world by storm: non-fungible tokens, or NFTs. Unlike Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, which are interchangeable units of value, NFTs are unique, one-of-a-kind assets representing anything from digital artwork and collectibles to in-game items and virtual real estate. Thanks to their uniqueness, NFTs have…
Proven Bitcoin Trading Strategies (A Beginner’s Guide)
Master Bitcoin Trading: Top 7 Strategies for 2024 The volatile world of Bitcoin can be daunting for new traders. Having a clear strategy is not just a recommendation—it’s a necessity for managing risk and pursuing profit. This guide breaks down the top seven Bitcoin trading strategies, from simple long-term holds to advanced technical techniques, giving…
Bitcoin Latinum expands mass adoption with Vast Bank partnership
LONDON, UK: Bitcoin Latinum announced the commencement of a strategic partnership with Vast Bank, a trusted family-owned financial institution serving customers since 1982. The partnership will focus on opportunities for collaboration, deal flow, and integration among Vast Bank, Bitcoin Latinum, and Monsoon Blockchain Corporation (Bitcoin Latinum’s lead developer) all through the support of Bitcoin Latinum…