Mastercard launches ‘next generation’ of blockchain payments startup program
The program has added five startups and will trial various payment technologies ranging from blockchain to Web3.
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Chinese Shipping Giant to Explore Blockchain for Upstream Supply Chain Financing
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Bitcoin Price Can Hit $20K When US Banks Invest 1% of Assets — Analyst
The increasing institutional interest in Bitcoin is “not hard to see” as U.S. regulators green light custody this week. 1920 Total views 19 Total shares Bitcoin (BTC) will pass $20,000 if United States banks invest even 1% of their assets, one analyst believes.Discussing institutional uptake of Bitcoin on July 23, Capriole digital asset manager Charles…
Sweeping layoffs, hiring and firing as crypto prices take a massive downturn
Many in the crypto world have been glued to their screens with eyes dead set on financial conditions this week. That isn’t the case for everyone though, as thousands are suddenly experiencing thewoes of sudden unemployment.Words of encouragement and sympathy also poured out across Twitter and LinkedIn consoling individuals released from their responsibilities. Some expressed frustration,…