Crypto payments tied to alleged sale of Five Eyes cyber secrets to Russian broker

An Australian executive has been accused of accepting cryptocurrency payments in exchange for selling sensitive cyber tools that threatened the national security of Five Eyes allies. For those unaware, Five Eyes is a long-standing intelligence sharing alliance between the United… дальше »

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Ether.fi moves Cash card product to OP Mainnet in major platform shift

Ether.fi will migrate 70,000 cards and 300,000 accounts to OP Mainnet, bringing $2M in daily crypto payments to Optimism. The post Ether.fi moves Cash card product to OP Mainnet in major platform shift appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Bitcoin Lightning Network exceeds $1B in monthly volume: Report

Analysis by Bitcoin services company River forecasts a transaction surge as individuals and businesses experiment with AI agentic payments. дальше »

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Chris Maurice: Modernizing financial infrastructures boosts access, Yellowcard leads in stablecoin payments for emerging markets, and information asymmetry hinders currency access | Empire

Modernizing existing financial infrastructures is more effective than trying to reach every individual user directly. Businesses already connected with users can enhance services through modernization. дальше »

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Voltage Introduces Revolving Credit Line for Bitcoin Settlement, With USD Repayment

Bitcoin Magazine Voltage Introduces Revolving Credit Line for Bitcoin Settlement, With USD Repayment Voltage, a Bitcoin infrastructure provider, launched Voltage Credit, a revolving line of credit that lets businesses send payments over Bitcoin rails with instant settlement in U. дальше »

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Raj Parekh: Open source payment systems will transform finance, stablecoin integration faces critical infrastructure gaps, and startups have unique opportunities in B2B payments | On The Brink with Castle Island

Open source payment systems could revolutionize finance by integrating stablecoins and blockchain technology. The post Raj Parekh: Open source payment systems will transform finance, stablecoin integration faces critical infrastructure gaps, and startups have unique opportunities in B2B payments | On The Brink with Castle Island appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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UQUID Simplifies Web3 Shopping with Crypto

UQUID streamlines Web3 shopping with $USAT stablecoin and offering fast crypto payments, simplified checkout process, and global digital commerce access. дальше »

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Bitcoin stays volatile while MUFG says stables work better as money

Bitcoin slips ~2% in 7d as MUFG touts stablecoins’ price-stable payments. An analyst at Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group has stated that stablecoins represent a more suitable currency option than Bitcoin for payment purposes, according to recent commentary from the Japanese… дальше »

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XRP Ledger Gradually Loses 90% of Payments Volume in Two Weeks

XRP is rapidly losing payments volume on the network, which is not a great signal. дальше »

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XMR Isn’t Dying – Here’s the Monero Price If Darknet Demand Keeps Rising

Monero (XMR) is still in use despite strong pressure from the regulators. Almost half of the new dark markets only accept payments in $XMR, which is keeping the demand afloat. The network activity is also still elevated compared to the levels before 2022, despite the removal of Monero by exchanges in 2025. дальше »

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Circle and OpenMind Launch AI-Driven On-Chain Payments in $USDC

According to Circle, selecting $USDC as the primary exchange medium highlights the significance of trust and stability in independent payments. дальше »

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Amid crypto VC shakeout, Dragonfly closes $650M fund with focus on real-world assets

Dragonfly’s raise comes as crypto venture capital shifts toward tokenized real-world assets, payments and core financial infrastructure that enables institutional participation. дальше »

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Starknet taps EY Nightfall to bring institutional privacy to Ethereum rails

StarkWare is integrating EY’s Nightfall privacy protocol into Starknet to give institutions private payments and DeFi access on public Ethereum-aligned rails, while preserving auditability. дальше »

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Сеть бургерных отчиталась о росте выручки после перехода к биткоин-стратегии

Базирующаяся в США, Европе и на Ближнем Востоке сеть бургерных Steak 'n Shake сообщила о «резком» росте продаж после запуска платежей в первой криптовалюте. Nine months ago today, Steak n Shake launched its burger-to-Bitcoin transformation when we started accepting bitcoin payments. дальше »

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What Is the Best Crypto Card for Payments?

Discover the best crypto card for payments in 2026. Compare Bitget, Coinbase, Crypto.com, Gemini, and Bleap on fees, rewards, and everyday use. дальше »

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“Thank you Bitcoiners!”: Steak ’n Shake credits BTC payments for sales boost

Nine months after introducing Bitcoin payments, popular U.S. burger chain Steak ‘n Shake says its pivot toward crypto is paying off — both at the register and on the balance sheet. In a recent post marking the anniversary of the… дальше »

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German central bank chief sees merit in euro stablecoins, but CBDC remains in focus

German central bank president Joachim Nagel said he sees “merit in euro-denominated stablecoins,” and argues that they could serve as a cheaper and more efficient means for cross-border payments by both firms and individuals. During his speech at the New… дальше »

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Next Crypto to Explode: BlockDAG Steals the Spotlight as Hyperliquid, Ethereum, and XRP Move

The crypto market is shifting notably as buyers assess the next crypto to explode. Ethereum continues to support a robust smart contract ecosystem, enabling diverse decentralized finance applications, while XRP remains focused on streamlined cross-border payments. дальше »

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From cards to crypto: How CryptoProcessing by CoinsPaid helps businesses like PropShopTrader scale globally

CryptoProcessing by CoinsPaid has published a case study detailing how Estonia-based proprietary trading firm PropShopTrader expanded globally by integrating crypto payments. The collaboration highlights how digital asset payments can reduce costs, lower chargeback risks, and improve conversion rates for online… дальше »

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CZ says lack of onchain privacy is holding back crypto payments

Transparency, which is a hallmark feature of most cryptocurrencies, is likely one of the biggest hurdles to mass adoption, the Binance founder said. дальше »

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Grayscale's Silbert Shares Rare Agreement With Binance CEO on 'Missing Link in Crypto'

Why your boss will not pay you in Bitcoin...yet. Binance founder CZ and Barry Silbert agree on the "privacy gap" stopping crypto payments from replacing bank transfers. дальше »

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Dan Awrey: Legacy banking faces disruption from digital payment demand | Macro Musings

Historical banking practices have created a path dependency that affects modern payment systems. Good money is defined by law and institutions, while good payments are defined by technology and governance frameworks. дальше »

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XRP Buzz Grows After Reported Closed-Door Meeting Between SWIFT And Ripple Executives

Speculation around XRP is gaining momentum after reports surfaced of a private, closed-door meeting between executives from SWIFT and Ripple. While no official statements have been released, the idea that leaders from the world’s dominant interbank messaging network and one of blockchain’s most established payments firms may have met discreetly has captured the market’s attention. […] дальше »

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Bank of England Makes Crucial Blockchain Programmability Pivot

Quant Network is now part of a crucial Bank of England pivot to bridge blockchain and traditional payments. дальше »

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Binance’s Mastercard crypto card launches across CIS countries

Binance rolls out its prepaid Mastercard crypto card to select CIS markets, offering instant crypto-to-fiat payments, cashback rewards, and a Valentine promo amid scam warnings. Binance has launched its prepaid Mastercard crypto card in several Commonwealth of Independent States countries,… дальше »

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Recapping Consensus Hong Kong

Crypto's role in payments for AI, regulatory changes and the digital asset market dominated conversations on the ground. дальше »

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Crypto-linked human trafficking payments surged 85% in 2025, Chainalysis report finds

Cryptocurrency use for transactions involving human trafficking surged 85% in 2025. According to a Feb. 13 Chainalysis report, which tracked cryptocurrency-facilitated human trafficking payments tied to escort services, labor recruiters connected to Southeast Asian scam compounds, and child sexual abuse… дальше »

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Crypto Market News Today: DeepSnitch AI 300% Bonus and 100x Projection Cause a Massive Influx of Investments, BNB and DOGE Dip

Crypto market news today: Deel partners with MoonPay for stablecoin salary payments in the UK/EU. DeepSnitch AI raises $1.57M at $0.03906, fueling 100x community hype and whale rotations via exclusive bonuses. дальше »

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Elon Musk pushes X into finance as X Money prepares for global launch

X is moving deeper into financial services as its long-awaited payments platform, X Money, enters internal testing and prepares for a wider rollout. The initiative marks a major step in Elon Musk’s effort to transform X from a social media network into a financial ecosystem. дальше »

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CryptoProcessing by CoinsPaid adds Polygon as part of its EVM payments infrastructure

CryptoProcessing by CoinsPaid adds Polygon support to enable merchants to accept POL and USDC payments on the EVM network. CryptoProcessing by CoinsPaid, Europe’s leading crypto payment gateway, has expanded its network coverage with support for Polygon, allowing merchants to process payments… дальше »

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EU pushes digital euro as dollar-backed stablecoins dominate crypto payments

The European Parliament has formally backed the creation of a digital euro. This clears a key procedural hurdle for the project as policymakers seek to counter the growing dominance of dollar-denominaThe post EU pushes digital euro as dollar-backed stablecoins dominate crypto payments appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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The state of TRON H2 2025: Stablecoin settlement at scale amid rising competition

TRON solidified its dominance as a stablecoin settlement powerhouse in the second half of 2025, even as rivals like Solana and emerging chains nipped at its heels. The blockchain processed trillions in annual payments, fueled by low fees and rapid confirmations that drew remittances, merchant payouts, and high-volume transfers across LATAM, Africa, and Asia. Monthly […] дальше »

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Farcaster Founders Shift Focus to Payments as SUBBD Enters the Social Finance Arena

What to Know: Farcaster founders are pivoting toward stablecoin payments via Tempo, signaling that financial rails are the next major evolution for Web3 social platforms. The SocialFi sector is moving from pure communication protocols to monetization layers, validating the need for integrated payment and content solutions. дальше »

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Digital Wallets and Blockchain Payments: Neteller’s Role in the 2026 Crypto Economy

Neteller’s role in Canada’s 2026 crypto economy, from faster blockchain payments to secure digital wallet adoption. дальше »

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Fintechs push Federal Reserve on Payment Account plan that could curb crypto debanking

A coalition of fintech trade groups is lobbying for the Federal Reserve to move forward with the Payment Account prototype that would open up direct payments access for eligible non-bank financial firms. дальше »

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По пути системы МИР: Европа создает альтернативу Visa и Mastercard

Исполнительный директор European Payments Initiative (EPI) Мартина Ваймерт (Martina Weimert) заявила о критически высокой зависимости Европы от международных платежных решений и необходимости срочных действий для создания европейских альтернатив Visa и Mastercard. дальше »

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Farcaster founders join stablecoin startup Tempo after Neynar acquires social protocol

Dan Romero and Varun Srinivasan have both exited crypto social media to focus on global payments via stablecoins. дальше »

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Best payment gateway for your business in 2026 

NOWPayments leads 2026 gateways with low fees and broad crypto support. Crypto-first payment gateways dominate 2026 as businesses seek flexible, future-ready payments. Choosing the right payment gateway boosts security, flexibility, and long-term ecommerce growth. дальше »

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XRP Ledger Clears The Threshold For Institutional Settlement – Here’s How

The XRP Ledger has quietly crossed a critical milestone. What began as an experimental blockchain designed to challenge the inefficiencies of cross-border payments is now maturing into full-scale financial infrastructure. дальше »

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Ripple RLUSD Powers Bitso’s XRP Payments, Unlocking Near-Instant US-LATAM Flows

Key Takeaways: Ripple Payments is a new service accelerating the speed of cross-border payment transactions from the U.S. to Latin American region by using RLUSD and XRP. This model removes The post Ripple RLUSD Powers Bitso’s XRP Payments, Unlocking Near-Instant US-LATAM Flows appeared first on CryptoNinjas. дальше »

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TON Pay Launches As Payments Layer Inside Telegram

TON developers have officially launched TON Pay, a new payments software development kit (SDK) built to bring everyday crypto transactions directly into the Telegram ecosystem. The release marks a major step toward making digital asset payments feel native, seamless, and practical for consumers and merchants operating inside one of the world’s largest messaging platforms. The [...] дальше »

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NOWPayments Offers Zero Network Fees on USDT TRC20 Payments for New Users

Amsterdam, Netherlands, 9th February 2026, Chainwire

The post NOWPayments Offers Zero Network Fees on USDT TRC20 Payments for New Users appeared first on CaptainAltcoin.

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Salvo Games Taps Snowball to Streamline Cross-Chain Payments and Identity in Web3

Salvo Games has partnered with Snowball. The partnership integrates the chain-agnostic infrastructure of Snowball to improve user security and experience. дальше »

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$BZR Goes Live on zKSync to Streamline Crypto Payments at Low Fee

Bazaar has launched $BZR on zkSync to enable faster, secure, and low-fee crypto payments as well as strengthening the Web3 commerce worldwide. дальше »

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TON Pay aims to turn Telegram into a crypto checkout layer for TON

TON Pay’s new SDK lets Telegram Mini Apps accept Toncoin and stablecoins in a single, low-fee checkout flow, seeking to make TON a payments rail for its 1.1 billion monthly active users. дальше »

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Polygon price double bottoms as Tazapay, Revolut, Paxos, and Moonpay payments rise

Polygon price crashed and erased all the gains it made earlier this year despite its strong fundamentals, including its growing market share in the payment industry and its growing burn rate. Polygon (POL), whose ticker was previously known as MATIC,… дальше »

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InterLink Labs and HPX Partner to Launch Visa Crypto Cards

InterLink Labs and HPX set to launch Visa cards for seamless real-world crypto payments through human-verified Web3 identity infrastructure worldwide. дальше »

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Is XRP Poised To Replace SWIFT As Global Payments Infrastructure?

For decades, SWIFT has served as the backbone of global payments, enabling banks to message one another across borders but not to settle value in real time. As global commerce becomes faster, more digital, and more interconnected, the limitations of legacy messaging-based systems are becoming increasingly visible. дальше »

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Tron Strengthens Role In Global Payments As USDT Supply Climbs To $85.4B

Tron has reached a major milestone in the stablecoin economy as the total supply of USDT on its network climbs to a new all-time high of $85.4 billion. The update was confirmed by Tron founder Justin Sun in a public post, underscoring the network’s growing role as a critical settlement layer for global stablecoin activity. [...] дальше »

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KiloEx Partners with Conflux Network to Build Stablecoin Payments Solutions

KiloEx joins Conflux Network to expand DeFi trading into stablecoin-powered payment solutions and to bridge DeFi with real-world payment use cases. дальше »

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