Chamath Palihapitiya, CEO of the VC firm Social Capital, predicts that stablecoin usage may go mainstream in 2025 as President-Elect Trump addresses high credit interest rates and transaction fees. He assesses that stablecoin adoption has reached a “point of no return.” Chamath Palihapitiya: Stablecoin Adoption Will Be a Big Trend in 2025 Chamath Palihapitiya, a […]
Kucoin Pay Launches to Drive Crypto Payments in Retail, Expanding Digital Adoption
Kucoin’s launch of Kucoin Pay aims to drive retail crypto adoption by enabling seamless, borderless payments, lowering fees, and expanding merchant reach through digital currencies. Kucoin Launches Kucoin Pay to Boost Retail Crypto Adoption Cryptocurrency adoption in retail is gaining momentum as crypto exchange Kucoin announced on Thursday the launch of Kucoin Pay, a new […]
Cryptoquant CEO: US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Adoption Unlikely Amid Economic Strength
Since Donald Trump was elected the 47th President of the United States, bitcoin advocates have faced skepticism about whether his administration and the forthcoming Congress would introduce a strategic bitcoin reserve. Cryptoquant CEO: ‘Bitcoin Standard’ Needs U.S. Economic Decline to Gain Traction Ki Young Ju, CEO of Cryptoquant, took to social media to voice his […]
China’s Digital Yuan Faces Uphill Battle With Corruption Scandals and Sluggish Adoption
China’s digital yuan (e-CNY), once a frontrunner in central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), faces challenges including corruption scandals and slow adoption due to entrenched online payment giants like Alipay and Wechat Pay. The downfall of Yao Qian, a leading architect of the e-CNY, over cryptocurrency-related bribery allegations, has intensified scrutiny of its rollout. While cumulative […]
Blockchain Education: A Critical Component for Web3 Adoption, Says Veteran Educator
A blockchain education expert believes that learning about blockchain is crucial for the safe and effective use of Web3 technology. Blockchain Education: Fragmented and Inconsistent According to Pauline Cohen Vorms, co-founder of the Polkadot Blockchain Academy, blockchain education is essential for the adoption of Web3 technology. Vorms, a veteran educator, added that the growing list […]