Au Coin du Bloc - Crypto News

Au Coin du Bloc - Crypto News

News about cryptocurrencies translate from Au Coin du Bloc


Shopify & Stripe Enable USDC Payments in 34 Countries

15 Jun 2025 3 minute read 4 comments From0To10K

Shopify merchants can now accept USDC, a stablecoin pegged to the US dollar, thanks to Stripe and the Base network. No complicated setup required. 🌍 What’s Changing? Stripe and Shopify are making stablecoin payments — specifically USDC — available t...

Could Amazon Surprise Us with Its Own Stablecoin?

14 Jun 2025 4 minute read 1 comment From0To10K

Imagine one morning opening the Amazon app and seeing your very own Amazon-branded digital currency ready to use at checkout. Wild thought? Not anymore. According to the Wall Street Journal, Amazon—and even Walmart—are quietly exploring the creation...

How did a “trusted” advisor manage to siphon off €15 million in Bitcoin from unsuspecting French investors?

13 Jun 2025 5 minute read 1 comment From0To10K

It’s the kind of story that seems almost too incredible to be true—and yet, it happened. Over just a few months, dozens of people across France lost their savings to a well-dressed, convincing “crypto expert” who promised big returns. The twist? He w...

Could Bitcoin really blast through its record this week with an unexpected boost?

11 Jun 2025 4 minute read 0 comments From0To10K

Key Points Bitcoin is nearing its all-time high, with institutional investments and macroeconomic conditions acting as major drivers. Upcoming events such as the Federal Reserve meeting and the Bitcoin Prague conference could significantly influe...

Is Uber Getting Ready to Accept Crypto? A Payment Revolution Is on the Horizon

9 Jun 2025 3 minute read 0 comments From0To10K

Picture this: you call an Uber, finish your ride, and at checkout, you choose to pay with a stablecoin—one of those cryptocurrencies designed to maintain a fixed value. This once-futuristic idea may soon become reality. At the recent Bloomberg Tech S...

A New Market Drop Triggered by Trump’s Speech: Impact on Crypto

24 May 2025 4 minute read 3 comments From0To10K

On May 23, 2025, a series of bold statements by former U.S. President Donald Trump sent shockwaves through global financial markets, triggering a sharp drop in both traditional stocks and cryptocurrencies. His threats of significant tariffs on Apple...

Lido Hack: The Worst Has Been Avoided for Ethereum

14 May 2025 10 minute read 1 comment From0To10K

This weekend, the Ethereum staking giant Lido narrowly avoided disaster. A hacking attempt targeted the protocol, causing significant alarm in the crypto community. Fortunately, thanks to a swift response and robust security architecture, the inciden...

Spain: Huge Fines for Withdrawing Over €3,000 Without Prior Notice

11 May 2025 3 minute read 4 comments From0To10K

Withdrawing money—an everyday, almost trivial act, right? Well, in Spain, not anymore. If you withdraw more than €3,000 in cash without notifying the authorities at least 24 hours in advance, you could face a massive fine—up to €150,000. This scenari...

Bitcoin Payments: Steak 'n Shake Accepts Crypto at All U.S. Locations

10 May 2025 6 minute read 0 comments From0To10K

Steak ‘n Shake has announced a significant change to its payment options: from May 16, customers will be able to use Bitcoin to pay for their meals at all of the chain’s locations across the United States. This marks a major step forward for the fast...

Ethereum Pectra Update: Everything You Need to Know

8 May 2025 10 minute read 0 comments From0To10K

Imagine this: an Ethereum update that simplifies your transactions, reduces fees, and speeds up the network. Well, that's exactly what the Pectra update brings! Deployed successfully, Pectra (a combination of Prague and Electra) is a significant mile...