Louisiana, US, accepts state payments with bitcoin

The southern US state of Louisiana has taken a significant step toward adopting emerging financial technologies by accepting bitcoin (BTC) and USD Coin (USDC) payments for state services. State Treasurer John Fleming announced a plan to integrate digital currencies into public operations, allowing residents to pay for services from their digital wallets. This move materialized…

Fed chairman calms recession fears

Jerome Powell, chairman of the Federal Reserve (Fed), the central bank of the United States, was optimistic about the economy today, after announcing a cut in interest rates. “Our economy is strong overall and has made significant progress toward our goals over the past 2 years,” express. Inflation has been falling in the economic powerhouseas…