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Bybit introduces digital rupee payments for Indian users

  • Bybit adds digital rupee (eRupee) payments for Indian users to enhance security.
  • Bybit also supports bank transfers and Paytm for diverse payment options in India.
  • Despite past challenges, Bybit aims to attract more merchants and grow in India.

Crypto exchange Bybit has expanded its payment offerings for peer-to-peer (P2P) transactions for its Indian user base, with the addition of the digital rupee, known as eRupee.

This new addition, announced in a recent press release, aims to enhance the security and efficiency of financial transactions for Indian customers.

The eRupee aims to shield Bybit users from cyber attack

Bybit’s decision to introduce the digital rupee responds to feedback from local INR merchants concerned about the security risks associated with traditional banking transactions.

The company highlighted that by adopting eRupee, merchants could significantly reduce the risk of cyber-attacks on their bank accounts. This move is expected to foster a more secure financial ecosystem, benefitting all stakeholders involved.

In addition to the digital rupee, Bybit continues to support other payment methods for its Indian users. These include bank transfers in Indian rupees for deposits and withdrawals, as well as third-party payment providers such as Paytm.

This variety of payment options aims to cater to the diverse preferences and needs of Bybit’s growing user base in India.

Joan Han, Bybit’s Sales and Marketing Director, emphasized that integrating eRupee aims to improve the payment experience for INR users. Han noted that this enhancement is part of Bybit’s broader strategy to attract more merchants to the platform, thereby driving business growth and expanding the exchange’s services within the Indian market.

Bybit seems to overcome the challenges in India

This development comes despite the recent challenges Bybit faced in India.

In March, Apple removed the Bybit app from its App Store in India, impacting access for Indian iPhone and MacBook users.

Additionally, in December 2023, India’s Financial Intelligence Unit identified several crypto exchanges for non-compliance with local anti-money laundering laws. However, Bybit was notably not among the listed exchanges.

Bybit’s proactive steps to incorporate the digital rupee demonstrate its commitment to addressing local market needs and enhancing the user experience, positioning itself as a resilient and adaptive player in the Indian crypto market.

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Russia set to legalize crypto and launch digital ruble for public use in a years’ time

  • Russia to legalize cryptocurrencies for international settlements by September 1.
  • Digital ruble to launch for widespread use by July 2025 after pilot tests.
  • The new measures aim to ease transaction difficulties due to international sanctions.

In a significant move to adapt to international economic pressures, Russia is set to legalize cryptocurrencies for international settlements and launch its central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital ruble, by July 2025.

These initiatives aim to bolster the country’s financial resilience amidst ongoing sanctions and economic challenges.

Proposed legislation to take effect on Sept. 1 if passed

The proposed legislation to legalize cryptocurrencies for international settlements, if passed, will regulate digital assets like Bitcoin under the same framework as foreign currencies.

Anatoly Aksakov, head of the Duma’s financial market committee, stated that this new bill, scheduled to take effect on September 1, will ease the transactional difficulties Russian companies face due to sanctions.

The move comes after President Vladimir Putin signed Russia’s digital ruble bill into law, highlighting a significant shift in Russia’s stance on cryptocurrency.

Russia’s struggle with international transfers since the Ukraine conflict began in January 2022 has prompted creative solutions.

With many sanctioned countries like Venezuela already using crypto for international settlements, Russia’s new legislation reflects a broader trend.

However, compliance with the new regulations may limit participation to large and mid-size companies, as noted by crypto analyst Ani Aslanyan.

The increased scrutiny from countries like the US is anticipated if the bill is passed, especially following fines like Lithuania’s €9.3 million penalty on crypto firm Payeer for sanction violations.

Bank of Russia to launch digital ruble to the public by July 2025

Simultaneously, the Bank of Russia is gearing up for the widespread use of the digital ruble by July 2025.

The digital ruble, a blockchain-based digital currency, has been in development since 2017, initially referred to as the “crypto ruble.”

Following successful pilot tests involving 600 employees from 13 banks, the transition to this CBDC is expected to be gradual, ensuring convenience for users.

Elvira Nabiullina, the central bank governor, emphasized that the digital ruble would complement existing cash and non-cash rubles, not replace them.

These initiatives signify Russia’s strategic adaptation to a rapidly changing global financial landscape.

By leveraging cryptocurrencies and digital currencies, Russia aims to mitigate the impact of sanctions and foster more robust international trade channels.

As the country navigates these economic waters, the effectiveness of these measures will be closely watched by both supporters and critics on the global stage.

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Whales accumulate more Bitcoin after latest pullback

  • Whales scoop Bitcoin as pullback dents bulls’ momentum
  • Bitcoin price touched lows of $65,911 as US government transferred its Silk Road BTC

Bitcoin pulled back from its intraday highs around $70k on Monday to wipe gains seen after former US President Donald Trump highlighted the recently concluded Bitcoin 2024 conference.

But the upside move built around Trump’s speech faded abruptly after the US government moved $2 billion in BTC from the Silk Road. The news spooked investors, crashing the crypto market.

The price of Bitcoin fell more than 4% to lows of $65, 911 across major crypto exchanges, pushing into the negative territory on the weekly chart and cutting 30-day gains to just 8.8% at the time of writing.

Gemini co-founder Tyler Winklevoss, commenting on the BTC transfer, noted that it came only two days after Trump “pledged to never sell any of the US government’s bitcoin.” It’s a view that many across the crypto community hold, with the move seen as a continuation of the anti-crypto stance from the Biden-Harris Administration.

Whales accumulating Bitcoin

While BTC hovers below the $67k level, large investors are using the low prices as an opportunity to add to their portfolios. These whales have aggressively scooped Bitcoin since Monday’s dip, market intelligence account Lookonchain shared on X.

One such whale, “12QVsf”, reportedly withdrew 4,500 BTC worth over $302 million from Binance. The whale has also been linked to three other wallets that moved 1,400 BTC worth $94 million from crypto exchange Bitfinex on Tuesday morning.

The wallets also withdrew a total of 2,510 BTCworth over $163 million from Bitfinex on June 20.

On-chain insights platform Spot On Chain also highlighted this whale accumulation.

Bitcoin reached a peak of $73k in March and analysts are bullish the market will see a new bull run that could take BTC to above $100k in coming months.

The price of Bitcoin hovered around $66,527 at the time of writing.

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Traders prepare for new crypto bull run: Poodlana scoops $3.5M

Crypto traders and investors are bracing for a new crypto bull run as sentiment in the industry improved and a sense of greed ensued. Bitcoin rose and retested the crucial resistance point at $70,000 and then pulled back. Other tokens joined the rebound and eventual sell-off. 

Solana meme coins like Book of Meme (BOME), Dogwifhat (WIF), and Popcat were among the best performers on Monday. At the same time, Poodlana (POODL), an upcoming Solana meme coin continued its token sale, raising over $3.5 million from investors. 

A new bull run could start soon

Crypto investors believe that we could be in for a strong bull run in the coming weeks for a few reasons. First, there is political goodwill in the crypto industry as evidenced by the recent Bitcoin Conference in Tennessee.

In it, Donald Trump vowed to be a key supporter of Bitcoin if elected as the president. He also noted that his administration would approve a Bitcoin reserve for the government. This approach would likely involve moving some of the 220k Bitcoin it owns into these reserves. 

Meanwhile, Michael Saylor, the founder of MicroStrategy predicted that his base case is that Bitcoin will soar to $13 million in the next 21 years. His worst-case scenario is where the coin rises to $3 million while his most optimistic situation is where it rises to $49 million. 

In a separate X post, Ki Young Ju, the founder of CryptoQuant predicted that the crypto industry was still in a bull market that would last until mid-2025. 

A likely catalyst for this price action will be the upcoming easing cycle by central banks like the Federal Reserve, European Central Bank and Bank of England. The ECB has already started to cut interest rates while the BoE is expected to start cutting on Thursday. The Fed will likely start in September. 

The unwinding of these high rates will likely lead to a rotation to riskier assets like Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. 

Poodlana token sale continues

Meanwhile, meme coin investors are preparing to welcome a new fast-growing token into the ecosystem. Poodlana, an upcoming Solana meme coin, is expected to start trading in August after raising millions of dollars.

Data on its website shows that Poodlana has already raised over $3.5 million, less than three weeks after the developers started the token sale. 

For starters, Poodlana is a dog-themed token that incorporates the concepts of luxury. It describes itself as the Hermes of crypto. 

According to its white paper, Poodlana has allocated 500 million tokens for its token sale. The other 50% of the tokens will go to activities like marketing, liquidity, partnerships, and rewards. 

Token holders will be able to trade them 30 minutes after the token sale ends. This is a big difference compared to other token sales where they remain locked for months. You can buy the Poodlana token here.

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Blackjack ($JACK), the gambling cat comes to Solana

  • Blackjack ($JACK) is a new Solana meme coin that merges crypto and meme culture.
  • $JACK will launch via an 85% fair launch on July 31, 2024.
  • The meme coin will list on Raydium.

The cryptocurrency market continues to garner mainstream attention and no sector of the industry is churning hype as does the meme coins space. Joining this buzzing ecosystem is Blackjack ($JACK), a new cat-themed meme coin set to launch on July 31.

In this market, top feline players include the Popcat, the cat that keeps popping as it breaks higher. But looking to establish a new order is Blackjack.

Here’s what to know about $JACK and what makes his upcoming launch on Solana one of the most highly-anticipated meme coin launches.

Blackjack ($JACK): The gambling degenerate

Blackjack ($JACK) is not your typical cat. Other than with nine lives, $JACK comes straight from ‘City of Second Chances’ ready to play at any table. $JACK knows that sometimes the only way out is to go all in, and that counting wins at the table is never a good idea.

Solana’s continued growth, with SOL set to explode in coming months sets its meme coin market on course for incredible returns. But while cat-themed tokens like Popcat and cat in a dogs world offer a tantalizing opportunity, Blackjack’s ($JACK) launch on June 31, 2024 could herald a completely new era for crypto meme tokens.

$JACK aims to bring the power and promise of gambling finance to Solana, tapping into blockchain to offer access to the largely unexplored world of crypto gambling.

Blackjack’s thrill will be the capacity for its holders to play more than one life – the ability to come back for more tinged with fresh opportunity.

$JACK will list on Raydium

According to the Blackjack announcement page, the meme coin will launch on the decentralized exchanges Raydium and Jupiter.

The tokenomics include a 100 million $JACK supply, with 85% of this available to the crypto community through a fair launch. What does this mean? Well, Blackjack is a cat that has nothing to hide.

Everyone will get a chance to grab a share of the tokens with only 15% of supply set for project marketing and liquidity.

Moreover, $JACK’s entry into the market coincides with the increased adoption of cryptocurrency in the gambling market. One of the latest buzz is the crypto version of the classic card game Blackjack.

With crypto blackjack, players can tap into the benefits of playing a traditional adventure. There’s also the opportunity to leverage crypto’s global accessibility, on-chain security and payment option. But now, the casino is set to come alive on blockchain with Blackjack ($JACK). 

The key date is July 31, 2024.

Discover more about Blackjack by join the community or going to the official website.

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