Tag: crypto adoption
Bitcoin Pizza Day: The $1 Billion Meal That Changed Crypto Forever
Laszlo spent 10,000 BTC on two pizzas on May 22, 2010, Bitcoin’s first real-world transaction. The transaction proved Bitcoin works as real money for everyday…
Colombian President Petro Targets Caribbean for Bitcoin Mining Growth
Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro said the Caribbean coast could become a Bitcoin mining hub by using surplus renewable energy. He pointed to Barranquilla, Santa Marta,…
Kraken Unlocks Cash Withdrawals Across 100+ Countries with MoneyGram
Kraken partners with MoneyGram for crypto cash-outs Users access nearly 500,000 locations in 100+ countries It solves slow off-ramps for volatile currency users Kraken has…
Russia’s MOEX Eyes Crypto Expansion with SOL, XRP, TRX Indices
The Moscow Exchange will begin calculating indices for Solana, Ripple, Tron, and Binance Coin starting May 13, 2026. These four new trackers expand the exchange’s…
KuCoin Launches KuCard on Mastercard’s Network in Australia
KuCoin launched Mastercard-powered “KuCard” crypto payments for Australian users on 24 April 2026. The product is delivered through a strategic partnership with Immersve, a Mastercard…
Metaplanet Issues $50M in Bonds to Buy More Bitcoin
Metaplanet provided EVO FUND with ¥8 billion ($50M) in zero-interest bonds on April 22, 2026. The corporation intends to buy approximately 650 more BTC, aiming…
PYUSD Goes Global: PayPal Targets Cross-Border Transfers
PayPal expands PYUSD to 70 markets, adding 68 new countries globally Users can hold USD and reduce cross-border transfer and conversion costs PYUSD market cap…
Pi Network Turns 7 as Kraken Quietly Adds PI Tracking Tools
Kraken integrated Pi tracking tools while the network remained in the Enclosed Mainnet. Pi Launchpad MVP launched on Testnet with liquidity-focused token distribution. Over 16.5…
Ripple CEO Says 2026 Will Define XRP As Global Opportunity Accelerates
Brad Garlinghouse says 2026 may become a defining year as Ripple expands global financial platforms with XRP at the center. Ripple integrates AI for real-time…
