In a bid to mainstream cryptocurrency transactions, digital currency exchange BTSE unveiled on Fridayits BTSE Card which allows users to top up with cryptocurrencies and then make purchases in fiat across Mastercards merchant network, both online and in physical stores. Users can also withdraw cash from any location where Mastercard MA is accepted,especially within Europe.
In the world of digital finance, few companies have enjoyed as meteoric a rise as Cash App. With its sleek interface and user-friendly features, Cash App quickly became a favorite among users seeking a convenient way to send and receive money. However, like many tech giants, Cash App's success has been lately marred by data
[Redacted] — Keeping Googles search secrets protects its monopoly, DOJ argues in court The DOJ objected when the court removed the public from the Google trial on Monday. Ashley Belanger – Sep 18, 2023 9:49 pm UTC EnlargeChristopher Ames | iStock / Getty Images Plus reader comments 33 with Since Google has a right to
Bitcoin (BTC) could see fresh upside volatility as BTC price strength revisits key levels, a classic metric suggests. In an X post on Sep. 18, John Bollinger, creator of the Bollinger Bands volatility indicator, said that Bitcoin was positioned for a breakout decision. Bitcoin Bollinger Bands eye start of “walk up” After hitting new September
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has suspended his state’s gasoline tax for one month as prices at the pump continue to increase. Kemp cited high fuel costs and persistent inflation when he declared a legal state of emergency last week and signed an executive order suspending Georgia’s 31.2 cents-per-gallon tax on gas and 35-cents-per-gallon tax on
Canadian fintech corporation WonderFi, a firm backed by billionaire Kevin O’Leary, recently announced a strategic partnership between Bitbuy and cryptocurrency ATM provider Localcoin ATM. The partnership, announced on Sept. 18, will shore up Localcoin’s crypto ATM offerings throughout Canada with Bitbuy’s exchange platform and the “deep liquidity” that comes with it, according to a press
U.S. homebuilders are feeling pessimistic about their business for the first time in seven months, thanks to stubbornly high mortgage rates. Builder confidence in the single-family housing market fell 5 points in September to 45 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index. The decrease follows a 6-point drop in August. Anything
A recent study from PolicyGenius found that quoted homeowner’s insurance premiums increased by 21% nationally from May 2022 to May 2023. Florida experienced the largest jump with premiums increasing by 35%. The steep increases in homeowner’s insurance costs contribute to the already intractable housing affordability crisis, as homeowners must allocate more of their incomes to
It’s a foregone conclusion the Federal Open Market Committee won’t raise the fed funds target rate at its Sept. 19-20 meeting, so the market will concentrate on the updated Summary of Economic Projections and Chair Jerome Powell’s press conference. “The Fed will try to deliver a hawkish hold on September 20, also driving home the
The struggle over the sweeping red-state drive to roll back civil rights and liberties has primarily moved to the courts. Since 2021, Republican-controlled states have passed a swarm of laws to restrict voting rights, increase penalties for public protest, impose new restrictions on transgender youth, ban books, and limit what teachers, college professors, and employers
Current, a fintech thats building a bridge between the haves and the have-nots, recently announced a partnership with Cross River Bank. The two are providing traditionally underserved communities access to credit-building product such as a secured charge card. Current uses its core banking engine and ledger and exclusive partnerships with organizations such as Visato build
After providing positive revenue growth targets and analysts continuing to remain bullish on the companys performance, Wix.com WIX has launched its Tap to Pay service for Android customers now after six months of service to Apple customers. What Happened: Global SaaS platform, Wix.com introduced Tap to Pay on Android through its partnership with payment processing
Foraying deeper into the Web3 arena, Paypal PYPL launched PayPal On and Off Ramps integration, a secure and structured payment solution. While Web3 businesses and merchants can expand their customer rooster, the process of purchasing and selling crypto in the U.S. will be made more efficient. With more and more fintech companies expanding their presence
Shhhhh, the “librarian” says — Most notorious illegal shadow library sued by textbook publishers [Updated] Previous efforts to unmask the people behind Libgen have failed. Ashley Belanger – Sep 15, 2023 8:56 pm UTC EnlargeMaryna Terletska | Moment reader comments 233 with Yesterday, some of the biggest textbook publishers sued Library Genesis, an illegal shadow
London-headquartered banking giant, HSBC Holdings HSBC has reportedly partnered with crypto custody technology business, Fireblocks to expand into the digital asset space, according to CoinDesk. The outlet has shared the developments, citing sources familiar with the situation. However, neither HSBC nor Fireblock have commented on the news. The report of the partnership comeson the heels
Receive free Hedge funds updates We’ll send you a myFT Daily Digest email rounding up the latest Hedge funds news every morning. A build-up of leveraged bets has the potential to “dislocate” trading in the $25tn US Treasuries market, the umbrella group for central banks said, the latest high-profile warning over the potential for crowded
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Pope Francis’ envoy for peace in Ukraine, the Italian Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, made history on Thursday when he became the first Vatican prelate to meet with Chinese officials in Beijing. The meeting was the latest step in the pope’s diplomatic efforts to put an end to the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. An experienced
the spiraling shape — Funky AI-generated spiraling medieval village captivates social media “This was the point where AI-generated art passed the Turing Test for me.” Benj Edwards – Sep 15, 2023 9:13 pm UTC Enlarge / The original AI-generated spiral village that captivated social media, created using Stable Diffusion and ControlNet.Ugleh / Stable Diffusion reader
Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence — NASA clears the air: No evidence that UFOs are aliens NASA attempts to make conversations about aerial phenomena more scientific. Chris Impey, The Conversation – Sep 16, 2023 11:00 am UTC Enlarge / NASAs UAP study team and newly appointed director of UAP research represent growing efforts to study
Apple debuted a new Series 9 Watch with a more powerful processor on Tuesday ahead of an expected announcement about the iPhone 15 with new charging ports and better cameras – and possibly higher prices for top models. CEO Tim Cook also said Apple is “on track” to ship its Vision Pro mixed-reality headset early next year. The