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Share Share Share Share Email As cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum move towards mainstream adoption, some innovative companies are considering integrating virtual currencies into their payroll systems. But is compensating your workforce with decentralized digital money instead of traditional fiat currency a savvy move, or a risky experiment? This in-depth article examines the potential benefits and drawbacks for employers thinking about whether to pay their staff in cryptocurrency. The Potential Advantages of Crypto Payroll Lower Cross-Border Payment Fees One of the biggest appeals of paying employees in cryptocurrency...

Fernando Martinez, CEO of NoncoNonco Fernando Martinez talks like a man who’s already seen the future. In it, SWIFT, the messaging networks thousands of banks around the world use to give instructions for transferring funds between accounts, is obsolete. He insists that the global foreign exchange market should run on stablecoins, cryptocurrencies typically pegged to fiat currencies like the U.S. dollar. These convictions underpin his company, Nonco, based in Miami. Founded in 2023 as a spin-out from Hong Kong crypto exchange OSL, it has quietly grown into one of the...

Share Tweet Share Share Email Ecotrader, a blockchain-based investment platform, has announced its upcoming launch, introducing a tokenized model for renewable energy projects. The platform is designed to bridge the gap between renewable energy markets and investors by leveraging blockchain technology to enhance accessibility, transparency, and liquidity in the sector. Tokenizing Renewable Energy Assets Ecotrader’s platform is designed to enable fractional ownership of renewable energy projects, such as solar farms and wind turbines. By utilizing blockchain technology, the platform aims to enhance transparency, simplify compliance procedures such as...

Jeremy Allaire, cofounder and CEO of Circle, at the Paris Blockchain Week summit in Paris, France, on April 9, 2024. Photographer: Nathan Laine/Bloomberg© 2023 Bloomberg Finance LP Intercontinental Exchange (ICE)—the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange, which reported revenues of $9.3 billion in 2024 and has a market capitalization of $101 billion—has signed a memorandum of understanding with Circle, issuer of the world’s second-largest stablecoin, to explore integrating Circle’s products into its trading and clearing empire. Stablecoins are digital tokens designed to maintain stable value, typically pegged to...

The new Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reportedly has a crypto portfolio worth millions of dollars. According to a new report from Fortune, an ethics disclosure reveals that Paul Atkins – President Donald Trump’s nominee to be the next SEC Chair – holds about $6 million in crypto-related investments, including $1 million worth of equity in two crypto firms and $5 million in crypto investment funds. Atkins, who previously served as the SEC’s Chair between 2002 and 2008 under then-President George W. Bush, held a board...

Share Tweet Share Share Email The National Stock Exchange (NSE) plays a crucial role in India’s financial markets, facilitating trading across equities, derivatives, and commodities. However, traders and investors need to be aware of NSE holidays when the stock market remains closed. Understanding these stock market holidays helps in planning trading strategies and ensuring smooth investment decisions. The NSE follows a fixed holiday schedule for equity, equity derivatives, and commodity markets. These holidays may vary based on weekends, national events, or religious celebrations. Staying updated with the stock...

WASHINGTON (TNND) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday establishing a government reserve of bitcoin.Under Trump's new order, the U.S. government will retain the estimated 200,000 bitcoin it's already seized in criminal and civil proceedings, according to Trump's "crypto czar" David Sacks.“The U.S. will not sell any bitcoin deposited into the Reserve. It will be kept as a store of value. The Reserve is like a digital Fort Knox for the cryptocurrency often called ‘digital gold,’” Sacks said on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter.Sacks vows...

The number of women investing in cryptocurrency in India has grown tenfold in 2024-25 compared to the previous year, according to data from crypto investment platform Mudrex.The surge, driven largely by metro and Tier-1 cities, is a reflection of a shifting landscape in India's crypto ecosystem, which has traditionally been male-dominated. The findings reveal that women aged 25-30 form the largest investor segment (53%), followed by those aged 31-35 (36%). Younger investors, aged 18-24, make up 11% of the total. Maharashtra leads the way in female crypto adoption, contributing 15%...

The number of women investing in cryptocurrency in India has grown tenfold in 2024-25 compared to the previous year, according to data from crypto investment platform Mudrex.The surge, driven largely by metro and Tier-1 cities, is a reflection of a shifting landscape in India's crypto ecosystem, which has traditionally been male-dominated. The findings reveal that women aged 25-30 form the largest investor segment (53%), followed by those aged 31-35 (36%). Younger investors, aged 18-24, make up 11% of the total. Maharashtra leads the way in female crypto adoption, contributing 15%...

The number of women investing in cryptocurrency in India has grown tenfold in 2024-25 compared to the previous year, according to data from crypto investment platform Mudrex.The surge, driven largely by metro and Tier-1 cities, is a reflection of a shifting landscape in India's crypto ecosystem, which has traditionally been male-dominated. The findings reveal that women aged 25-30 form the largest investor segment (53%), followed by those aged 31-35 (36%). Younger investors, aged 18-24, make up 11% of the total. Maharashtra leads the way in female crypto adoption, contributing 15%...