Peru adopts India's UPI system to boost financial inclusion

A recession is a period of economic decline that can impact individuals and businesses alike. It’s important to take steps to prepare for a recession to help minimize the potential negative impact on your finances. Here are some strategies to consider:Build an emergency fundBuilding an emergency fund is one of the most critical steps to…

Switzerland-based cryptocurrency bank Dukascopy has warned customers that forex trading company GCG Asia is fraudulently claiming to be the bank’s authorized firm in an announcement published on Feb. 27.In the announcement, Dukascopy Bank —  purportedly the first regulated bank to launch its own initial coin offering (ICO) — cautions  that neither it nor any entities…

Fraudsters in Winnipeg, Canada, have targeted Bitcoin ATM users in the city by simply sticking a poster on the machine. Police issued a warning on Aug. 29 that following the instructions on the poster will lead to an irretrievable loss of their Bitcoin.Low-tech hack attackEven with a digital currency like Bitcoin, security ultimately lies in…

Crypto hardware wallet firm Ledger has announced it is opening a new branch in Hong Kong, according to a press release shared with Cointelegraph Wednesday, Oct. 31.One of the leading hardware wallet manufacturers with headquarters in Paris and San Francisco, Ledger also reveals that it has assigned Benjamin Soong as head of the Asia Pacific…

Crypto community members fear that Durov’s arrest may lead to stricter controls on decentralized technology.

Notes from a 2023 conference call between Assistant US Attorneys revealed allegations against Ryan Salame tied to Alameda Research’s bribery scheme in China. 

Bitcoin (BTC) traded nearer $17,000 on Jan. 7 after the end of the year’s first trading week delivered a spike higher.BTC/USD 1-day candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: TradingViewAll eyes on CPIData from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView followed BTC/USD as it briefly passed the $17,000 mark the day prior. The pair had seen flash volatility on…

Germany-based Bitcoin (BTC) bank Bitwala announced that it received €13 million (almost $14.5 million) in funding in a press release shared with Cointelegraph on July 31.Connecting Bitcoin and banksPer the release, an international investor consortium led by Sony Financial Ventures, Global Brain and British investment company NKB Group invested in the German bank. Furthermore, half…