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📢 Europe: UK neobank Revolut connects to the Bitcoin network via Lightspark Paid Members Public
📢 Europe: UK neobank Revolut connects to the Bitcoin network via Lightspark Revolut has announced its integration with the decentralized Lightning payment network, using infrastructure developed by Lightspark based on the UMA protocol. This partnership will enable instant BTC transfers with minimal fees, within the open ecosystem known as the "
⚡️United Kingdom 🇬🇧: strict crypto regulation is on the horizon Paid Members Public
⚡️United Kingdom 🇬🇧: strict crypto regulation is on the horizon The UK is developing new legislation for digital assets in collaboration with the United States. While the European Union has already implemented its MiCA framework, the British government has emphasized that the U.S. experience in this space serves as a
Brazil 🇧🇷: #PIX transfers under threat from malware called BRats Paid Members Public
Brazil 🇧🇷: #PIX transfers under threat from malware called BRats Kaspersky has issued a warning about a new malware strain specifically designed for Android devices — the most common platform for payments and transfers using PIX. ➡️ The name “BRats” is derived from “BR” (Brazil) and “ATS,” which stands for Automated Transfer System.
🎉 Ukraine 🇺🇦 prepares to join the European SEPA banking payment system Paid Members Public
🎉 Ukraine 🇺🇦 prepares to join the European SEPA banking payment system The government has approved a package of draft laws aimed at aligning with EU requirements, focusing primarily on anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing measures. ➡️ The official application to join the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) can only be submitted once
⚡️USA🇺🇸: Digital bank Green Dot partners with Samsung to enhance Samsung Wallet Paid Members Public
⚡️USA🇺🇸: Digital bank Green Dot partners with Samsung to enhance Samsung Wallet Thanks to Arc — Green Dot’s customizable Embedded Finance platform — the 12 million users of Samsung Walletcan now use the Tap to Transfer feature, enabling money transfers to other digital wallets or contactless debit cards. ▶️Arc’s services
📢Ukraine🇺🇦: Virtual asset regulation and taxation is on the horizon Paid Members Public
📢Ukraine🇺🇦: Virtual asset regulation and taxation is on the horizon A new bill has been approved by the Verkhovna Rada Committee and has already passed its first reading. ▶️ Virtual assets will not be recognized as money, and will receive a legal status similar to movable property. They are proposed to
☠️ By 2027, the EU will ban anonymous crypto accounts and privacy-focused tokens Paid Members Public
☠️ By 2027, the EU will ban anonymous crypto accounts and privacy-focused tokens Monero, Zcash, and Dash are under threat from new AML regulations designed to strengthen financial system protections — potentially at the expense of one of crypto’s core principles: privacy. 🌟 Article 79 of AMLR sets strict prohibitions on anonymous
💰Brazil🇧🇷: Key insights on the betting market by region Paid Members Public
💰Brazil🇧🇷: Key insights on the betting market by region The USD 2 billion Brazilian betting sector plays a crucial role in the country’s economy. The exclusive study “Brazilian Gaming Market Regions” offers valuable insights into regional dynamics, analyzing the behavior of 3.7 million playerson regulated platforms between January