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The BIS revealed data from the second quarter of 2024 showing roughly $600 billion in cross-border cryptocurrency transactions. The BIS attributed many of these transactions to speculative investment, primarily pushed by Bitcoin and Ether. Stablecoins such as USDt and USDC also played a significant role in facilitating payments.The has pointed out that the influx of cryptocurrencies across borders is no longer strictly investment-motivated, but is practically driven by use cases, such as remittances and cross-border transactions within nations where inflation rates run high. The report continued to state that geographical barriers...

The Indian digital finance scene may be at a crossroads. The issuance of a Digital Rupee (e₹) by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) marks a huge step towards a digital economy, while at the same time, in other parts of the world, the DeFi sector is expanding, as financial service products and services are moving to blockchain and other decentralized financial systems that do not have traditional intermediaries. Between the two paradigms of a centrally issued digital currency and decentralized finance systems are challenges for the Indian financial ecosystem...

'This is a total dog and pony show. This is not anything that’s credible,' DeSantis said.House Speaker Danny Perez delivers a stunning rebuke to DeSantisThe Florida Legislature nixed the governor's special session and created their own, solely focused on immigration.Florida Governor Ron DeSantis criticized the House's late-session push for property tax cuts as ineffective.House Speaker Daniel Perez prefers sales tax cuts and formed a 37-member committee to explore property tax cut options, a move DeSantis called a "dog and pony show."The House’s push for property tax cuts will be ineffective,...

Mortgage preapproval first-time homebuyersIf you’re a first-time homebuyer, here’s how to get a mortgage preapproved.Starting earlier this month, any property listing that was publicly marketed to consumers but not listed on the local MLS within one business day no longer appears on Zillow.This step is in line with the National Association of Realtors' Clear Cooperation Policy, which aims to prevent exclusive real estate listings and increase fairness among buyers.Corrections & Clarifications: The headline on an earlier version of this story gave the wrong timing. The listing changes will happen later...

New Hampshire could become the first state in the country to enable its state treasurer to invest in cryptocurrency.There is bill on its way to the governor's desk to put the Granite State on the cutting edge of digital finance.This week, the New Hampshire Senate passed House legislation to enable the state treasurer to invest in precious metals and digital assets.>> Download the free WMUR app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google Play <> Subscribe to WMUR's YouTube channel << "I do not invest in Bitcoin and...

New Hampshire could become the first state in the country to enable its state treasurer to invest in cryptocurrency.There is bill on its way to the governor's desk to put the Granite State on the cutting edge of digital finance.This week, the New Hampshire Senate passed House legislation to enable the state treasurer to invest in precious metals and digital assets.>> Download the free WMUR app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google Play <> Subscribe to WMUR's YouTube channel << "I do not invest in Bitcoin and...

New Hampshire could become the first state in the country to enable its state treasurer to invest in cryptocurrency.There is bill on its way to the governor's desk to put the Granite State on the cutting edge of digital finance.This week, the New Hampshire Senate passed House legislation to enable the state treasurer to invest in precious metals and digital assets.>> Download the free WMUR app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google Play <> Subscribe to WMUR's YouTube channel << "I do not invest in Bitcoin and...

New Hampshire could become the first state in the country to enable its state treasurer to invest in cryptocurrency.There is bill on its way to the governor's desk to put the Granite State on the cutting edge of digital finance.This week, the New Hampshire Senate passed House legislation to enable the state treasurer to invest in precious metals and digital assets.>> Download the free WMUR app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google Play <> Subscribe to WMUR's YouTube channel << "I do not invest in Bitcoin and...

New Hampshire could become the first state in the country to enable its state treasurer to invest in cryptocurrency.There is bill on its way to the governor's desk to put the Granite State on the cutting edge of digital finance.This week, the New Hampshire Senate passed House legislation to enable the state treasurer to invest in precious metals and digital assets.>> Download the free WMUR app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google Play <> Subscribe to WMUR's YouTube channel << "I do not invest in Bitcoin and...

New Hampshire could become the first state in the country to enable its state treasurer to invest in cryptocurrency.There is bill on its way to the governor's desk to put the Granite State on the cutting edge of digital finance.This week, the New Hampshire Senate passed House legislation to enable the state treasurer to invest in precious metals and digital assets.>> Download the free WMUR app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google Play <> Subscribe to WMUR's YouTube channel << "I do not invest in Bitcoin and...