According to data from the Central Bank of Brazil, purchases of cryptocurrency made abroad have soared this year, surpassing the numbers registered in 2023. These purchases, considered imports, have reached $ 12.37 billion year-to-date, exceeding the total crypto purchases of 2023. This indicates that exchanges and trading platforms are preparing to accommodate a large …
Crypto.com Adds Paypal as Payment Option in US for Crypto Purchases
Crypto trading platform Crypto.com has integrated Paypal as a payment method for U.S. users to buy cryptocurrencies, enabling transfers between Paypal and Crypto.com wallets. “Further integrating traditional and digital payment capabilities is critical to the continued mainstreaming of cryptocurrencies,” said Crypto.com’s president. Crypto.com Integrates Paypal for Crypto Purchases Cryptocurrency trading platform Crypto.com announced on Wednesday […]
Gold Demand Hits Q2 Record High, Driven by Central Bank Purchases, World Gold Council Reports
The World Gold Council’s Q2 2024 report highlights a year-on-year increase in gold demand, marking the highest second-quarter demand since 2000. This surge is fueled by central bank purchases and OTC investments, with central bank gold buying up by 6% and technology sector demand rising by 11%. Q2 2024 Sees Record Gold Demand The World […]
Metaplanet Announces Bitcoin Purchases Totaling Nearly $2.5 Million
Metaplanet, a Tokyo-listed public company, has disclosed it has completed bitcoin purchases amounting to 400 million yen (almost $ 2.5 million). The company, which vowed to use bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset to navigate the uncertainties of the Japanese economy and the devaluation of the yen, acquired 42.466 bitcoin at an aggregate price …
Binance Confirms Mastercard and Visa Support for Crypto Purchases but No Binance Credit Card Issued
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance posted on social media platform X Thursday that users can purchase cryptocurrency using Mastercard, Visa, or SEPA for bank transfers. The announcement led to confusion among some users regarding the reintroduction of Binance-branded credit cards. Binance Customer Support clarified that the current facilities allow the use of existing payment methods to buy […]