Proton Privacy lets you “unGoogle” your life for $1 (one month only)

The service allows you to import your existing data from Google. Proton operates under Swiss law, which is strict with privacy. Proton, the cybersecurity company that offers email, VPN and bitcoin wallet services, began what they call “de-googling” by offering a set of tools similar to those of the technology giant Google, but focused on … Read more

Ripple Payments arrives in Latin America after alliance with Mercado Bitcoin

Ripple today announced its collaboration with Mercado Bitcoin, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in Latin America, to launch Ripple Payments in Brazil. This partnership marks a turning point in the adoption of cross-border payments based on cryptoassets, seeking to optimize financial transactions for companies. Bitcoin market becomes the first client in Brazil in using … Read more

Bukele is “about to close” the agreement with the IMF, says Finance Minister

The negotiations with the IMF are based on the preliminary agreements approved in August. The government is not considering increasing or creating new taxes, as the agency suggests. After having announced the amount of the approved budget for 2025, which according to President Nayib Bukele’s statements will be completely self-financed, negotiations with the National Monetary … Read more

International banking system announces “live” tests with digital assets

The Swift system announced through its official website that it will conduct “live” testing with digital assets starting next year. These tests will focus on banks in North America, Europe and Asia, allowing the execution of pilot transactions for the settlement of digital assets and currencies. Starting in 2025, financial institutions will be able use … Read more

Bitcoin whales went out to hunt for buying opportunities

According to the CEO of CryptoQuant, the market has never seen so much bitcoin accumulation. The outflows of money from ETFs and the conflict in the Middle East generate downward pressure on the asset. Bitcoin (BTC) is trading this Thursday, October 3, near $60,000. As of this publication, it remains above that price mark. This … Read more

Bitcoin struggles to maintain $60,000 in a hostile environment

The global crisis situation makes investors become conservative. In the medium and long term, bullish expectations remain in force for bitcoin. For the third day in a row, bitcoin (BTC) is testing $60,000 (USD) as support. This occurs after the perceived decline in the escalation of the war between Israel and Iran this week. Thus, … Read more

“Geopolitical conflict could be positive for Bitcoin”: Scott Melker

Bitcoin’s downward reaction to the war does not disarm its bullish thesis. Bitcoin has the ability to act as a safe haven asset, the analyst highlights. Financial markets have retreated this week as a result of the war in the Middle East involving Israel, Iran, Lebanon, Hezbollah and other armed organizations. In this way, they … Read more

Which cryptocurrencies will stand out in the remainder of 2024, according to Grayscale?

SUI, TAO, and OP are some of the cryptocurrencies Grayscale watches. These cryptocurrencies “have great potential in the quarter,” according to the company. With the arrival of the fourth quarter of 2024, Grayscale has renewed the quarterly list of the 20 digital assets that it considers to have high performance potential. This company, an issuer … Read more

Telegram has revealed users’ IP to authorities since 2018: Pavel Durov

According to Durov, every time they receive a legal request, they reveal IP addresses and phone numbers. Brazil, India and Europe are the regions where private data is most requested from Telegram. Telegram founder Pavel Durov revealed this Wednesday, October 2, that his platform has been handing over users’ IP addresses and phone numbers to … Read more