A new study found that typical Kenyan crypto users to be under 40. Kenyans not only trade cryptocurrencies but use them for investment and as a hedge against inflation. Kenya Seeks IMF Assistance According to a study by a Kenyan Technical Working Group, Kenyan residents continue to trade cryptocurrencies despite repeated warnings from the central […]
Pay Me in Bitcoin: 30% of American Employees Embrace Crypto Salaries, Study Finds
A new study by Clarify Capital shows growing interest in cryptocurrency-based compensation and loans among American workers and businesses. Bitcoin Most Preferred A new study has found that as many as 30% of American employees are open to receiving cryptocurrency as compensation. As expected, the study found Gen Z (39%) and millennials (32%) were most […]
EU Banking Rules Give Crypto Firms an Edge Over US Counterparts, Analysis Finds
European Union banking regulations have provided a significant competitive advantage for crypto firms compared to the challenges faced by their U.S. counterparts, according to an analysis by Patrick Hansen, senior director of EU strategy and policy at Circle. Circle Exec: Regulatory Clarity Helps Europe Surpass U.S. in Crypto-Friendly Banks According to Hansen’s report, he highlights […]
Institutional Investors Predict Surge in Digital Asset Fund Launches, Research Finds
Institutional investors and wealth managers anticipate a sharp increase in digital asset fund launches, with 70% of those surveyed expecting a rise over the next 12 months, according to new research by Nickel Digital Asset Management. 92% of respondents also foresee traditional financial institutions entering the sector with their own funds, driven in part by […]
Over 75M Ordinal Inscriptions and $4.5B in Sales—Bitcoin Finds Its NFT Footing
In the last year and nine months since December 2022, more than 75 million Ordinal inscriptions have been minted on the Bitcoin blockchain, according to the latest statistics. This technology has given Bitcoin a new role in the world of digital collectibles. Today, Bitcoin stands as the third-largest blockchain by non-fungible token (NFT) sales, carving […]