Crypto/Blockchain Tether attempt at Bitcoin mining ends in court battle Legal dispute is over a failed mining venture which devolved into a courtroom battle over breaches of contract Joseph MortonFebruary 28, 2025
Crypto/Blockchain Iran takes extreme measures to keep crypto from devaluing state currency The government aimed to counter further depreciation of the embattled national currency by preventing it from being exchanged for foreign currencies Joseph MortonFebruary 27, 2025
Crypto/Blockchain Tether Limited sets up first brick and mortar office in El Salvador El Salvador is positioning itself as a hub for digital currency trading Joseph MortonJanuary 13, 2025
Bitcoin Mastercard and Swoo Pay take mobile payments app to under-served markets The partnership targets emerging regions in Africa and Southeast Asia where Google Pay hasn't yet reached Joseph MortonFebruary 21, 2024
Crypto/Blockchain Failed algorithmic stablecoin creator Terraform Labs files for bankruptcy Algorithmic stablecoins differ from other stablecoins like USDC and USDT in that they derive value through a set of rules Joseph MortonJanuary 22, 2024
Bitcoin Binance and Israeli police close Hamas cryptocurrency accounts Hamas initiated a fundraising campaign on social network looking for cryptocurrency Joseph MortonOctober 11, 2023
Crypto/Blockchain PayPal launches U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin PayPal USD aims to make paying for things in virtual worlds easier and smoother Joseph MortonAugust 8, 2023
Bitcoin Tether invests in sustainable Bitcoin mining in El Salvador The Government of El Salvador will have significant involvement in the planning and implementation of the project Joseph MortonJune 5, 2023
Business Digivault Poundtoken will not be like other stablecoins The coin was launched at London's Fintech Week Joseph MortonJuly 12, 2022