PayPal's crypto checkout and global regulatory clarity signal the next phase: payments that work invisibly, not speculation that demands attention. Opinion by: Innokenty Isers, Founder and CEO of Paybis The loudest signal in months was not a price chart — it was a checkout button. PayPal turned on crypto at the point of sale for US merchants, promising near-instant settlement and international fees up to 90% lower than the status quo. Read more
Lawmakers are faced with a choice to block the creation of a US digital dollar due to privacy concerns, though critics argue the fight is more about politics. As US lawmakers return from their August recess, the debate over central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) is once again at the forefront of crypto policy. In the latest episode of Byte-Sized Insight, Cointelegraph spoke with Sheila Warren, CEO of the Project Liberty Institute, about whether the CBDC debate in Washington reflects real risks or political posturing, and what it means for the future of the digital dollar. Supporters of the measure argue that a CBDC would endanger civil liberties by giving the government unprecedented access to financial data. Read more
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko instructed lawmakers to create clear and transparent rules for the country’s cryptocurrency market. Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko instructed lawmakers to develop transparent rules for the country’s cryptocurrency market. According to a Friday report by the local news agency Belarusian Telegraph Agency, Lukashenko said during a recent government conference that it is important for Belarus to keep up with trends. He said: Lukashenko pointed out that in 2023, he “gave a number of instructions to ensure comprehensive regulation of the sphere of digital tokens and cryptocurrencies.” He was referring to the Belarusian Presidential Decree No. 80, which called for developing a national crypto framework. Read more