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Xapo Bank to Add Support for Tether Deposits, Withdrawals by Month End

Customers of the bank may now use the world’s largest stablecoin for payments. Gibraltar-based Xapo Bank has further established itself as one of the world’s most crypto-friendly institutions. In its most recent move, the bank is set to allow its clients to make Tether (USDT) deposits and withdrawals, starting from the end of the month. This implies that customers of the bank may now use the world’s largest stablecoin for payments. Moreover, the development also provides a “faster and cheaper” alternative to the commonly-used SWIFT method. According to the bank,…

Crypto Security Firm Dfns Adds Biometric Support to Wallet Development Toolkit

According to Clarisse Hagège, CEO of Dfns, which has raised $15 million of funding: “The first place a new user may start their Web3 journey is by opening a wallet, and if the UX feels foreign, cumbersome, or unfamiliar, the likelihood of conversion and retention drops precipitously.” UX stands for “user interface.” Source AddsBiometricCryptoDevelopmentDfnsFirmSecuritySupportToolkitWallet CryptoX Portal

Binance Adds Support for Bitcoin NFTs

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Binance NFT, which already supports NFTs on Ethereum, Polygon and its native BNB Chain, plans to expand its offerings by allowing traders to purchase Ordinals on the Bitcoin network. Collectors can soon buy and sell inscriptions, or NFTs created on the Bitcoin network, expanding the reach of the nascent Ordinals ecosystem. Original

Top US Crypto Exchange Coinbase Rolls Out Official Trading Support for Ethereum-Based Cross-Chain Bridge Altcoin

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Top US crypto exchange Coinbase is rolling out trading support for an under-the-radar cross-chain bridge altcoin built on Ethereum (ETH). The exchange’s customers can now trade Multichain (MULTI), a cross-chain protocol that aims to be “the ultimate router for Web 3.0.” Formerly known as Anyswap, the project launched in July 2020 and has processed $103.45 billion in total volume. It currently supports 92 different chains. Multichain currently ranks third among all cross-chain bridge projects in terms of total value locked (TVL), with $1.8 billion at time of writing, according to…

Blockchain Developer Platform Alchemy Launches Public Support for ZK Rollup StarkNet

“Native AA unlocks a ton of flexibility and room for innovation for wallet UX,” Alex Miao, a software engineer at Alchemy, told CoinDesk in an email. (“UX” is short for user interface.) “Developers can incorporate customizable account permissions, build in safeguards to run at the wallet level, and create simple transaction flows. This empowers developers to build for a world where end users and businesses are always represented by a smart-contract wallet.” Source

Anti-CBDC Bill Receives Overwhelming Support in House and Senate – Bitcoin News

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In the wake of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ remarks in Jacksonville on Tuesday, both the Florida House of Representatives and Senate have approved the state’s anti-central bank digital currency (CBDC) legislation, dubbed SB 7054. The bill explicitly states that should the U.S. central bank, a federal agency, or a foreign government issue a CBDC, its use as a “digital medium of exchange” will be strictly forbidden in Florida. Florida Aims to Protect Privacy with Ban on Central Bank Digital Currencies On Wednesday, the Florida House of Representatives endorsed the anti-CBDC…

MATIC Rebounds, as SOL Falls Back Towards Support – Market Updates Bitcoin News

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Polygon climbed higher in today’s session, as cryptocurrency markets marginally rebounded on Wednesday. The global crypto market cap was up by nearly 1% earlier in the day, as Tuesday’s losses eased. Solana, on the other hand, remained lower, as it fell towards a key price floor. Polygon (MATIC) Polygon (MATIC) edged higher on Wednesday, as the token moved away from a recent point of support. Following a low at $0.954 on Tuesday, MATIC/USD jumped to a peak of $0.9925 earlier in today’s session. As a result of the move, polygon…

Bitcoin price threatens $28K support as pre-FOMC mood boosts US dollar

Bitcoin (BTC) headed toward $28,000 support after the May 1 Wall Street open as markets digested fresh United States banking jitters. BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: TradingView Suspicions mount over First Republic contagion Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC/USD dropping to multi-day lows at the time of writing. The pair continued a comedown that began after the weekly and monthly candle close, shedding over $1,000 since that time. The start of the week saw a potential volatility catalyst during Asia trading as First Republic Bank was…

Hong Kong Monetary Authority Advises Banks to Offer Support to Crypto Firms

The push to support crypto is gaining traction in Hong Kong as some banks are already pledging support to the industry. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is truly doubling down on its efforts to provide full support to the digital currency ecosystem with its recent circular to banks operating on the island. In the circular, the HKMA said banks should support exchanges or crypto platforms that have received the right license to operate in the country. The support will notably be extended to outfits with a “legitimate need for…