The year-to-date inflows for digital assets hit a new high of $29.2 billion with inflows of $2.2 billion last week. This was according to Coinshares’ latest digital assets inflow report by head of research, James Butterfill. Coinshares: Record Numbers for Digital Asset Inflows With $2.2 billion in inflows, bitcoin (BTC) was identified in Coinshares’ analysis […] Source CryptoX Portal
Convenience store chain Sheetz now accepts crypto payments at all its locations — over 750 stores across multiple U.S. states — allowing customers to pay with cryptocurrencies and earn rewards. Sheetz Customers Gain a New Way to Pay — And Get Rewarded American convenience store chain Sheetz has expanded its partnership with crypto payment firm […] Source CryptoX Portal
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The explosive growth of central bank digital currencies, expected to surge 2,430% by 2031, could revolutionize global payments, slashing cross-border transaction costs by billions. The Global Payment Shake-Up: CBDCs Poised to Transform Transactions Juniper Research, a market research and consulting firm specializing in digital technologies and innovation, released a report on Monday, forecasting a massive […] Source CryptoX Portal
Bit Digital is strategically navigating the post-halving era, opting for HPC opportunities instead of expanding hash rate at any cost. With a focus on generating predictable revenue, could BTBT emerge as the next dark horse among Bitcoin mining stocks? Analyzing Bit Digital’s (BTBT) Approach to Bitcoin Mining and HPC Diversification The following guest post comes […] Original
The People’s Bank of China emphasized the Mbridge platform’s role in improving cross-border payments through the use of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), aiming to reduce inefficiencies and avoid new barriers. The platform, which targets underserved regions like ASEAN, could reshape global finance and challenge the U.S. dollar’s dominance while requiring careful coordination to maintain […] Source CryptoX Portal
Ledn, a crypto lending platform, has announced $1.67 billion in loans processed year-to-date (YTD) as of Q3 2024, marking a milestone since its inception in 2018. This total includes $258.7 million in retail loans and $1.41 billion in institutional loans, with Q3 alone accounting for over $506 million in digital asset loans. The retail sector […] Source CryptoX Portal
Variational, a protocol enabling leveraged peer-to-peer trading for customizable crypto derivatives, announced Wednesday it has secured $10.3 million in seed funding. The round was co-led by Bain Capital Crypto and Peak XV Partners (FKA Sequoia India) with support from Coinbase Ventures, Dragonfly Capital, North Island Ventures, HackVC, Brevan Howard, and many other VCs, angel investors, and industry leaders. Source
Ionic Digital has revived its plans for an initial public offering (IPO) following the appointment of BDO USA as its new auditor. The company, which is primarily involved in bitcoin (BTC) mining, also revealed that it holds 2,102.29 BTC, valued at $135.3 million as of Sept. 30, 2024. Ionic Digital Revives IPO Plan, Reports 2,102 […] Original