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Crypto Biz: X payment system, Block moves into Bitcoin mining and more

Crypto Biz: X payment system, Block moves into Bitcoin mining and more

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Source: Coin Telegraph

This week’s Crypto Biz examines X’s upcoming payment system, the NYSE’s potential 24/7 trading, Block’s expansion into Bitcoin mining, and more.

Social media platform X is set to incorporate a wide range of financial services into its ecosystem. Christopher Stanley, X’s head of payments, compared the future functionality of the platform to the combination of Venmo and Apple Pay in an X post on April 22.

Meanwhile, Jack Dorsey’s financial technology conglomerate, Block, is advancing its cryptocurrency initiatives by developing a Bitcoin (BTC) mining ecosystem. The initiative targets key industry challenges, including the high demand for ASIC mining rigs.

On Wall Street, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is exploring the possibility of transitioning to 24-hour trading, similar to the cryptocurrency markets. This change could increase liquidity for traders but also lead to increased volatility for retail investors.

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Author: Ana Paula Pereira