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Key takeawaysIn 2025, you can have your digital wallet ready to pay with Bitcoin directly at 15,000 merchants and restaurants worldwide.Whether you’re using your own Bitcoin wallet to pay directly at accepting merchants or pay with cards, you’ll find plenty of options to buy food with Bitcoin.Bitcoin has evolved since Laszlo Hanyecz’s first purchase of food. A new whole payment structure has formed around Bitcoin, with innovative creative ways to use it to pay for food.Bitcoin payment processors, such as Bitrefill and BitPay, are now known globally. They handle thousands of transactions each month. As Bitcoin becomes more accepted worldwide, many…

A recent survey conducted by the Hanseatic Blockchain Institute, drawing on data from the Ifo economic survey, paints a stark picture of technological adoption in Germany. While artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a cornerstone of business operations, blockchain technology struggles to gain a foothold. The data shows minimal adoption of blockchain technology in German companies. In 2023, only 3.2% of surveyed companies reported using blockchain, a figure that slightly decreased to 3.1% in 2024. While there was a slight uptick in companies planning to adopt blockchain, rising from 3.7% in 2023 to 4.1% in 2024, this modest increase does…

PENGU soared by 18% post ETF filing following a major shift in market sentiment Canary Capital seeks the SEC’s approval for the first PENGU ETF Since the approval of Ethereum Spot ETFs in 2024, other altcoins have ventured into the space too. In fact, over the last 4 months, especially since the re-election of President Trump, stakeholders have taken the opportunity to file applications for various ETFs with the SEC. The latest crypto to join this bandwagon is Pudgy Penguins [PENGU]. Source: SEC.gov According to a recent SEC filing, Canary Capital has filed an application with the U.S. Securities and…

What Makes a City Crypto-Friendly?A crypto-friendly city is one that’s cool with blockchain and digital money. Here’s what sets them apart:Rules That Work: The local government allows crypto and sets clear guidelines.Businesses On Board: Shops, restaurants, and companies accept Bitcoin or other digital coins.Easy Access: There are crypto ATMs and places to buy or sell digital money nearby.Tech Setup: Good internet, blockchain startups, and new apps are part of the scene.Community Vibes: People hold crypto meetups, events, or classes to spread the word.When a city checks these boxes, it becomes a magnet for crypto fans, developers, and companies.Top Crypto Cities…

Homepage > News > Business > Deep dive: Argentina and Brazil blockchain landscapes Latin America is fast becoming a hub for tech experimentation and adoption. Fueled by a heightened need for secure, transparent, and efficient systems, the region is proving fertile ground for blockchain technology to prove its worth. Two of LatAm’s top economies, in particular, are demonstrating a willingness to embrace blockchain technology, whether in stablecoins, central bank digital currency (CBDC), digital ID, or supply chain solutions. Brazil and Argentina—first and third in the region by gross domestic product (GDP), respectively—are leading the charge in blockchain adoption, propelled by…

Hi DeFiChain Community,Welcome to your weekly round-up of the DeFiChain ecosystem! It’s been another bustling week with plenty of developments. Let’s dive in and explore what’s new and exciting.CFP Spotlight: Provision of Oracles for DeFiChainAccurate, reliable price feeds are vital for DeFiChain’s decentralized financial services. A new CFP ensures robust oracle infrastructure for secure, real-time data.Why this matters:🔹Secure price feeds for dAssets🔹Reduced risk of data manipulation🔹Enhanced stability for lending, swaps & trading👉 Read more about it here.DeFiChain April DFIP & CFP Voting Round is LIVE!The latest governance round features 2 DFIPs and 5 CFPs, shaping the future of DeFiChain. The…

The Uniswap community has overwhelmingly approved two governance proposals aimed at boosting the growth of the Unichain network and advancing the development of Uniswap V4. These initiatives, collectively known as “Uniswap Unleashed,” introduce a new grants program, allocate funds for liquidity incentives, and lay the groundwork for a long-anticipated “fee switch.” This change, if implemented, would redirect a portion of trading fees to UNI token holders. Key Aspects of the Proposal: The proposals were passed with over 80% approval from UNI token holders, indicating strong support for the plan. According to governance data: $95.4 million was allocated for the grants…

Reason to trust Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Created by industry experts and meticulously reviewed The highest standards in reporting and publishing Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Este artículo también está disponible en español. Crypto detective ZachXBT alleged that the mysterious “Hyperliquid whale” that’s been making headlines across the crypto community is suspected to be a convicted criminal from the UK. The trader has made around $20 million in profit from leveraged trading,…

Recently, the SEC officially recognized that the Proof-of-Work (PoW) mining mechanism is not classified as a security, providing greater regulatory clarity for this technology. This is a positive signal not only for Bitcoin – the world’s leading cryptocurrency – but also for PoW-based altcoin ETFs.Newest move from SECIn a newly released statement, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) clarified its stance on securities regulations concerning cryptocurrency mining under the Proof-of-Work mechanism. Specifically, the SEC determines that both solo mining and pool mining do not constitute securities transactions under U.S. securities laws. The mined crypto assets, termed “Covered Crypto Assets,” do…

Nearly half of crypto pundits in a recent survey are bullish over crypto AI tokens prices — which could bode well for the $23.6 billion crypto market sector. Of the 2,632 respondents surveyed by CoinGecko between February and March, 25% were “fully bullish,” and 19.3% indicated they were “somewhat bullish” for crypto AI tokens in 2025. Around 29% of respondents were neutral on the subject, while a combined 26.3% were either somewhat bearish or bearish. Responses on crypto AI product sentiment. Source: CoinGeckoThe survey response was similar when it came to crypto AI products, which comes as the “use cases combining crypto…