Bitcoin Lightning Network Infrastructure Provider Mash Is Shutting Down Its Current Version
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Dash Now Available on Wizarbit for Purchase and Use on Debit Cards

The Dash team has announced the integration of Dash into Wizarbit, a Lithuania-regulated cryptocurrency exchange and card provider. This development allows users to purchase Dash instantly with euros at competitive rates using a credit card. Wizarbit’s unique offering includes a debit cryptocurrency card, both virtual and physical, enabling users to spend their Dash anywhere cards […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/dash-now-available-on-wizarbit-for-purchase-and-use-on-debit-cards/

Nomura, Laser Digital and GMO Internet Partner to Explore the Issuance of Stablecoins in Japan
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Nomura, Laser Digital and GMO Internet Partner to Explore the Issuance of Stablecoins in Japan

Nomura, a global financial services group, Laser Digital, a digital asset-based business, and GMO Internet, the parent company of stablecoin issuer GMO-Z, have partnered to explore the issuance of U.S. dollar and yen based stablecoins in Japan. The partnership also contemplates the development of a platform to offer stablecoin issuance services to other companies. Nomura, […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/nomura-laser-digital-and-gmo-internet-partner-to-explore-the-issuance-of-stablecoins-in-japan/

Halving of BTFS Storage Rewards
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Halving of BTFS Storage Rewards

PRESS RELEASE. Singapore, May 29, 2024 – To sustain the growth and success of the BitTorrent ecosystem, BTFS is set to implement a halving on the next round of rewards for storage miners on the BTFS network. From 00:00 (UTC) June 25, 2024, the daily rewards for storage miners on the BTFS network will be […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/halving-of-btfs-storage-rewards/

South African Central Bank Opts Against Publishing CBDC Study Findings
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South African Central Bank Opts Against Publishing CBDC Study Findings

The South African Reserve Bank has reportedly decided not to unveil the findings of the initial phase of its central bank digital currency feasibility study. Instead, the central bank said it is currently focused on the second phase of the study and will release a report once it is satisfied with the progress made in […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/south-african-central-bank-opts-against-publishing-cbdc-study-findings/

Juno Addresses Banking Service Disruption — ‘This Is Outside Our Control’
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Bank of Israel Launches Digital Shekel Challenge

The Bank of Israel has announced the Digital Shekel Challenge, inviting various entities — private companies, public sector organizations, and academic institutions — to participate in the digital shekel’s experimental environment. The initiative aims to foster the development of innovative payment solutions using the digital shekel, leveraging its Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). Participants are expected […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/bank-of-israel-launches-digital-shekel-challenge/