Namely, Bentley University in Waltham, a city in the U.S. state of Massachusetts, is one of the first educational institutions in the country to accept tuition fee payments made in Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and the stablecoin USD Coin (USDC), the university announced on May 3. The business school will be accepting these payments through its partnership with one of the largest crypto exchanges in the world (and the largest in the U....

Indeed, the City Council of the fifth-largest city in the U.S. state of Texas and one of the fastest-growing cities in the country is set to vote on April 26 on a resolution to accept three Bitcoin (BTC) mining machines from the industry advocacy group Texas Blockchain Council, Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported on April 25. Specifically, the mining machines worth $2,100 which the city would get for free are part of a six-month pilot program that would position Fort Worth as “crypto-friendly, welcoming to the industry and to those responsible businesses contributing to the development of this evolving technology....

The prediction shared with the Finbold editorial team from Nigel Green, chief executive and founder of deVere Group, which has $12bn under advisement, comes as the election campaigning moves into a critical phase after Joe Biden formally accepted the Democratic nomination It also follows the dollar hitting a two-year low last week over concerns about the health of the U.S. economy. Mr Green says: “Bitcoin is already one of the best-performing assets of the year, up around 70% year-to-date....

However, a new working paper by two U.S. federal researchers for the Office of Financial Research (OFR), an arm of the U.S. Treasury Department, published on July 12, suggests two ways in which a CBDC can strengthen financial stability rather than damage it. The research investigated how the stability of the banking system will be impacted by the introduction of a CBDC, and the authors stated, “our results suggest that a well-designed CBDC may decrease rather than increase financial fragility and a “CBDC may tend to improve rather than worsen financial stability....

Indeed, one of the communities where crypto mining might come into question due to local pushback is the town of Corsicana in the Navarro County, Texas, where Bitcoin (BTC) mining company Riot Blockchain is building the world’s largest crypto mining facility on a 265-acre property, The Dallas Morning News reported on June 16. One of the largest Bitcoin mining companies in the world plans to power its facility through a high-voltage transmission line, called a switch....

In this line, the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) has called on Congress to pass the necessary legislation to regulate crypto and alleviate any financial risks posed by the sector, Reuters reported on October 3. Notably, the FSOC, which comprises leading United States regulators, identified critical gaps in the regulations of cryptocurrencies that Congress can help address. According to the panel, the laws should address limited oversight of the spot market for tokens not classified as securities, opportunities for regulatory arbitrage, and a stand on whether crypto firms should have the approval to integrate different services in the past offered by intermediaries....

Based on the data provided by this leading data and analytics company, this has been the highest VC funding volume for any European country during these five months. Besides taking the top spot among European markets, the UK is also among the top five global markets for VC funding. Accordingly, the Lead analyst at GlobalData, Aurojyoti Bose, noted that the UK was a notable exception when it comes to VC funding this year....

One NGO received more than $675,000 in Bitcoin (BTC) on February 24 alone, and by 9:30 a.m. on Friday, February 25, it had already received more than $3.4 million — more than $3 million of which came from a single contributor. This brings the total amount collected by the organization in less than 24 hours to more than $4 million, according to a report from Elliptic. Indeed, more than $4 million in cryptocurrency has been crypto-crowdfunded thus far for the Ukrainian military financing the purchase of armaments and medical supplies....

According to data acquired by Finbold, the US has the highest number of ETFs as of August 16, 2021, at 1,243. The UK ranks second at 1,010, followed by Switzerland at 650. Cumulatively, the three countries account for 2,903 ETFs or 45.4% of the total ETFs by the top ten countries. Interestingly, China’s ETFs count is almost half of the US funds at 555, while Japan ranks in the tenth spot with 382 ETFs....

Speaking to the TD Ameritrade Network, Bauer noted that Bitcoin’s price is stuck in the current range for a long time giving whales an opportunity to accumulate. He suggested that unless Bitcoin breaks the $42,000 barrier towards the $36,000 mark, whales will still have the upper hand. According to Bauer, the drop in Bitcoin presented an opportunity for inventors with risky assets to accumulate, taking advantage of the 24/7 availability of cryptocurrency markets....

Introduction There are many different investment categories people can choose to invest in and each of those has its benefits and drawbacks. While there are hundreds of publicly-traded companies that most of us have never heard of, blue-chip stocks allow people to put their money in enterprises they know well. The companies that issue blue-chip stocks are often manufacturers of products that most of us use every single day. Additionally, the signs of these companies are often visible in city centres and main streets, giving people a feeling that they know these companies well....

Have you been trying to find out what ‘LBR’ means on Facebook? Mark’s streets aren’t left behind when it comes to slang. All ages and genders are embracing the new language. If you want to know what ‘LBR’ means and how to use it, stick around. You will also learn alternative meanings of the same that you can apply on Facebook or other platforms. What Is “LBR” on Facebook? ‘LBR‘ is the short form for ‘let’s be real....

Do you know what ‘wht’ means on Snapchat? The article covers more about the abbreviation ‘wht’ and how to use it on Snapchat. You will learn some of its relevant replies and instances to use. Also, check out a few alternative meanings of this slang you might encounter on Snapchat. What Is “Wht” on Snapchat? ‘Wht‘ is an abbreviation for ‘what,’ which can be used as a pronoun, determiner, or adverb....

For instance, if you are reacting, commenting, and sharing posts from certain groups, Facebook will prioritize the group’s posts on your feed. What if you are active and engaging in many groups simultaneously? In that case, you must pin the groups you want to appear on your news feed more often. But what does it mean to pin a group on Facebook? This post explains what it means to pin a group on Facebook and how to do it on mobile and desktop versions....

Many TikTok users are automatically logged out of their accounts. When they attempt to log in, even with the correct credentials, the users are redirected to the “login expired” error message instead of being directed to the “for you” page. So what exactly does the login expired error message mean to the TikTok users? Are you also facing the same issue with your TikTok? If so, this article will help you solve the problem and regain access to your TikTok so you can continue using your app without any issues....

Discord also provides a wide range of features that make it an ideal platform for gaming, streaming, voice chat, messaging, and more. With its intuitive user interface and powerful tools, Discord has become one of the most popular communication platforms. You have probably encountered the acronym “SFW” while using Discord, and you may wonder what it means. Read on to understand what SFW means on Discord, how to enable and disable the feature and learn more about its benefits and drawbacks....

When remote work became the need of time during COVID-19, Microsoft Teams emerged as one of the most convenient and easy-to-use platforms with its collaborating tools that enable remote teams to work together effectively. Microsoft Teams consist of various features that help seamless collaborations between teams. Since Teams have all of your workspace in its virtual boundaries, getting notifications related to any activity is imperative to not miss out on any relevant information....

We are here to enlighten you. In 2018, Facebook, through its founder Mark Zuckerberg announced changes on how the social media app would be prioritizing news feed on the social media platform; It would now include posts from friends and groups, making Facebook groups an opportunity to capitalize on. By creating a Facegroup group, you take the admin role by default. When the group is still young, you will not find any need for a moderator (or additional admins) since you can comfortably handle the tasks....

Users on Reddit like to celebrate multiple events and excite each other by showing their support through upvotes, which is a great way to socialize and create more intimate bonds with virtual friends. Let’s dig deeper into the topic and explore Cake Day on Reddit. What Is the Cake Day on Reddit? Your Reddit Cake Day is the yearly anniversary of the day you signed up on Reddit for the first time....

In this article, we’ll see the process involved in checking when your Discord account was made. Why Should You Check When a Discord Account Was Created? Undoubtedly, Discord has become one of the biggest social platforms, with advanced features not seen in many other platforms. It’s particularly beneficial for gamers and professionals with a large team. It lets you track projects easily and access to privately message individuals for professional or casual reasons....