As they say, change is hard. In a dynamic digital world, it’s tempting to protect ourselves from the pressure of change by simply refusing to acknowledge it and clinging to the status quo. But while that approach may feel comfortable, it’s a poor way for policymakers to manage a national strategy.Thankfully, there’s another way: embrace change and use it to our advantage.Jake … [Read more...] about Secure America’s Financial Strength With Stablecoins, Not Central Banks
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Crypto.com to Sponsor Latin America’s Leading Soccer Competition
“Our research shows Latin America is leading the way in embracing cryptocurrency, with 40% of Latin Americans saying they are interested in buying crypto in the near future. Naturally we were eager to support the continent’s most important football competition,” Kris Marszalek, co-founder and CEO of Crypto.com, said in a statement. Source link … [Read more...] about Crypto.com to Sponsor Latin America’s Leading Soccer Competition
ConstitutionDAO Outbid for First Printing of America’s Founding Document in Sotheby’s Auction
So-called DAOs have banded together before to score auction-block wins. But their trophies usually take the form of crypto, like non-fungible tokens (NFTs), whose ownership can be governed by smart contracts. A Beeple collection commanded a stunning $69 million at a Christie’s auction in March, supercharging the mainstreaming of NFTs in the U.S. and beyond. Source link … [Read more...] about ConstitutionDAO Outbid for First Printing of America’s Founding Document in Sotheby’s Auction
ConstitutionDAO Wins First Printing of America’s Founding Document at Auction
NEW YORK — A slapdash alliance of crypto fans just bought the U.S. Constitution.The group known as ConstitutionDAO placed the winning $41 million bid at Sotheby’s auction house Thursday for a first printing of the Constitution, one of only 13 left in existence. The final price will be higher, a Sotheby’s representative told CoinDesk.Sotheby’s refused to reveal the name of the … [Read more...] about ConstitutionDAO Wins First Printing of America’s Founding Document at Auction
Mass adoption looms as South America’s second-largest company accepts crypto payments
On April 28, MercadoLibre (MELI), the largest Latin American online marketplace, launched a real estate section dedicated to cryptocurrencies. Although the company does not settle property transactions directly, it legitimizes the category as a payment system. The $81 billion retailer is the second largest company in South America and is present in 18 countries, including its … [Read more...] about Mass adoption looms as South America’s second-largest company accepts crypto payments