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Quarterback Aaron Rodgers Teams up with Cash App to Take a Portion of Salary in Bitcoin
Aaron Rodgers, the American football quarterback of the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL), said on Twitter that he is firmly optimistic about the future of bitcoin and will accept bitcoin as part of his salary.
Burger King Offers Free Crypto Rewards via New Chain’s App
Through a partnership with RobinHood, Fast food chain enterprise Burger King has launched a new free crypto reward program to its customers.
The University of Pennsylvania Wharton School to Accept Crypto for Tuition Fees
Wharton business school of the University of Pennsylvania has announced that it is developing a new online executive education program that will allow students to pay for tuition fees with cryptocurrencies.
H.K.-based CMCC Global's Crypto Fund Targets $300M, Drawing Tycoon Richard Li's Attention
The CMCC Global Asset Management Ltd's target of $300 million in assets for its latest crypto fund is attracting investors like Hong Kong tycoon Richard Li, allowing them to bet on blockchain and its applications.
Crypto Exchange Bybit and E-sports Organization Astralis Reach a Three-year Cooperation Agreement
The cryptocurrency exchange Bybit announced a three-year cooperation agreement with the e-sports organization Astralis, aiming to expand the connection of cryptocurrency in the e-sports industry.
Taiwan’s Blockchain Startup XREX Completes $17M Pre-A Round Funding
Taiwan’s blockchain startup XREX has completed a pre-A round of financing, led by CDIB Capital Group, with $17 million in total.
Novi Digital Wallet Ready to Show on the Market, Facebook’s David Marcus Says
The head of Facebook Financial, David Marcus, has revealed that Facebook’s Diem cryptocurrency is ready for launch.
Coinbase Lands in Japan, Pairing with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group to Expand Crypto Trading
US cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase announced partnered with Japan's largest bank Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), to expand cryptocurrency trading in Japan.
Goldman Sachs Starts Trading Bitcoin Futures, Taps Galaxy Digital as Liquidity Provider
Goldman Sachs has partnered with Galax Digital to help the US investment bank offer Bitcoin futures products.
U.S. State Street Bank Joins Digital Asset Space with New Cryptocurrency Division
State Street bank based in Boston wants to bet on digital currencies like Bitcoin. The bank has announced that it is creating a new unit to help clients and investors hold, buy, and sell digital assets.
