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Bitcoin adoption and psychedelic use seeding a new world | Opinion
In the coming years, the use of Bitcoin and hallucinogen will increase, opening up new potentials for the development of human civilization. дальше »
2024-10-15 14:02
Samsung Pay expands crypto payments options via Alchemy Pay partnership
Alchemy Pay users can link their virtual cards to Samsung Pay, enabling payments with crypto online and in-store, according to an Oct. 7 announcement. Over 500,000 users of Alchemy Pay’s virtual card can now use their crypto for retail payments in the 24 countries where Samsung Pay is available. дальше »
2024-10-8 21:41
Ripple Partners With Brazilian Exchange Mercado Bitcoin to Offer Business-Focused Payments Solution
Mercado Bitcoin plans to offer its corporate and retail customers support for international payments, allowing users to transact with Brazilian Reais. дальше »
2024-10-4 16:00
Safer, smoother payments can be AI’s ‘killer app’ | Opinion
If the AI industry is serious about finding the ‘killer app’ for sustained, long-term adoption, it can’t fade the decentralized payments paradigm. дальше »
2024-9-24 14:05
Paysafe, Alchemy Pay team to improve global crypto payments
Paysafe has announced a strategic partnership with Alchemy Pay, a prominent fiat-crypto payment solution provider. дальше »
2024-7-27 17:44
Coinbase raises concerns over declining crypto talent in US despite uptick in corporate interest
The growing involvement of America’s top public companies in blockchain technology has intensified calls for clear regulatory guidelines to retain crypto developers and talent within the US. дальше »
2024-6-13 22:04
Mastercard launches Crypto Credentials system to simplify crypto transactions
Mastercard launched Mastercard Crypto Credential on May 29, enabling users to send and receive crypto using simplified aliases instead of complex blockchain addresses, according to a press release. дальше »
2024-5-30 23:45
Stablecoins Are Seeing Adoption as a Cross-Border Settlement Mechanism: Bernstein
Solana is leading the field in blockchain payments, but the network has scalability issues, the report said. дальше »
2024-4-11 14:19
Court rules in favor of Apple in class action over crypto payment policies
A California judge dismissed a class action lawsuit against Apple that accused the tech giant of imposing restrictions on third-party crypto payments on March 26. District Judge Vince Chhabria said the complaint contained “several fatal problems,” including inadequately alleged agreements between Apple and other payment services. дальше »
2024-3-29 03:17
With Mastercard, MetaMask Tests First Blockchain-Powered Payment Card
It would be "the first ever truly decentralized web3 payment solution," allowing users to spend their crypto "on everyday purchases, everywhere cards are accepted," according to marketing materials CoinDesk reviewed. дальше »
2024-3-12 19:55
Mastercard’s Latest Crypto Loyalty Scheme Aims to Plug Google Pay Gaps
Mastercard is working with emerging markets-focused mobile payments app Swoo Pay to offer loyalty rewards in cryptocurrency. дальше »
2024-2-21 18:29
What is a Satoshi? How Bitcoin Fractions Work
You don't need to be rich to own Bitcoin. Explore Satoshi currency with us as we explain how the famous crypto can be divided. The post What is a Satoshi? How Bitcoin Fractions Work appeared first on CoinCentral. дальше »
2024-1-2 19:58
Strike Rolls Out Bitcoin Purchases To Users Globally
Bitcoin payments firm Strike has expanded its services on a global scale, now allowing users in 36 countries (soon to be 65+) beyond the U.S. to buy bitcoin through the app, founder Jack Mallers announced in a blog post Thursday. дальше »
2023-11-17 00:34
JPMorgan Adds Programmable Payments to JPM Coin
Previously clients would need to set standing orders for payments to take place at a particular time; now they can program them to kick in when the relevant criteria are met. дальше »
2023-11-10 14:05
Circle partners with major Taiwan convenience store chain to convert loyalty points to crypto
In a significant step for Taiwan’s digital economy, stablecoin issuer Circle has strategically allied with Taiwan’s leading crypto service provider, BitoGroup, and Taiwan FamilyMart, the country’s second-largest convenience store chain. дальше »
2023-10-26 15:15
Binance to discontinue European Visa cards after three years
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, said in a blog post published on Oct. 20 that it will stop offering its Visa debit card product in Europe. The company said that it will no longer offer those cards in the European Economic Area (EEA) and that existing cards will not be usable after Dec. дальше »
2023-10-21 22:40
Ferrari announces its embracing crypto payments amid market demands
Joining the growing list of companies accepting cryptocurrency, renowned luxury sports car manufacturer Ferrari is now accepting digital currency payments for its vehicles in the U. S. , with plans to expand the service to Europe in response to demand from wealthy clients. дальше »
2023-10-14 17:33
Bahrain’s Bank ABC using JPMorgan’s Onyx blockchain for cross-border payments
After two years of experiments, JPMorgan and the Bahraini bank will offer U.S. dollar payment settlement in several countries, with plans to expand to euro service as well. дальше »
2023-9-27 19:58
Chase to block UK customers crypto-related transactions from October 16
Digital banking giant Chase U. K. said it will “decline” crypto-related payments made by its users starting October 16. In emails sent to customers and obtained by CryptoSlate, the bank stated that its decision would help its users keep their “money safe from frauds and scams” as fraudsters increasingly relied on cryptocurrencies to steal from people. дальше »
2023-9-27 17:00
F2Pool returns 19 BTC to Paxos after overpayment of over $500k
A recent erroneous Bitcoin transaction that led to an inflated transaction fee of $510,000, nearly 480,000 times the average network fee of $2.176, traced back to Paxos, has been returned. The company acknowledged its mistake, attributing the inflated fee to a bug in a single transfer that has now been rectified by F2Pool, the miner […] The post F2Pool returns 19 BTC to Paxos after overpayment of over $500k appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2023-9-15 10:58
Ethereum exchange deposits surge in echo of FTX collapse, while Bitcoin withdrawals stay dominant
Quick Take The recent data reveals a distinctive metric shift regarding Ethereum deposits and withdrawals. Exchange deposits for Ethereum have surged, exceeding the volume of withdrawals, a phenomenon last observed during the FTX collapse. дальше »
2023-9-15 10:36
Visa Taps Solana and USDC Stablecoin to Boost Cross-Border Payments
The company said it is one of the first major payment institutions to use directly the Solana network for settlements. дальше »
2023-9-6 17:55
India’s major payment system to hire blockchain tech lead
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is looking to expand in the blockchain industry by hiring a head of blockchain. The company posted a new LinkedIn position titled “Head of Blockchain. дальше »
2023-9-4 15:07
Elon Musk's X Has Licenses in Multiple U.S. States to Process Payments, Including Crypto
Elon Musk's social media platform X, formerly Twitter, has obtained money or currency transmitter licenses in seven U.S. states. дальше »
2023-8-31 12:31
Binance launches new crypto on-ramp ‘Send Cash’ in Latin America amid crypto card service suspension
Binance is launching a new solution in Latin America called Send Cash, designed to facilitate more efficient crypto to local bank transfers. This advancement comes on the heels of Binance’s decision to discontinue its crypto card services in the same region, a move that reportedly affected less than 1% of its users. дальше »
2023-8-30 10:20
Mastercard Multi-Token Network moving at ‘amazing pace’ as Polytrade tests RWA token integration – report
Mastercard held its first-ever blockchain innovation sprint in London last week as part of the development of its Multi-Token Network (MTN. ) Among the participants was fintech startup Polytrade, which showcased how its blockchain-based platform for trade financing could integrate with the MTN. дальше »
2023-8-29 15:30
MoonPay Offers Binance.US a Solution to Crypto Payments Suspension
The U.S. exchange's customers now have the option of buying stablecoin USDT using their debit or credit cards, Apple Pay or Google Pay and then converting it into crypto tokens. дальше »
2023-8-23 11:57
PayPal to Stop Crypto Purchases in UK Until 2024
Payments giant PayPal will temporarily pause crypto purchases in the United Kingdom until early 2024, the company said Wednesday, citing new rules by the country’s financial regulator. дальше »
2023-8-17 19:20
Stellar dips into treasury to buy minority stake in MoneyGram
The financial details weren’t disclosed, but the investment gave the Stellar Development Foundation a seat on MoneyGram’s board of directors. дальше »
2023-8-16 07:08
Bitcoin vs. gold: Are market cap and other comparisons actually relevant for investors?
Bitcoin’s future price surge and mainstream adoption could happen independently of institutional adoption of the digital currency. дальше »
2023-8-15 22:07
Crypto Startup Ramp Network Starts Brazilian Unit as First Step in LatAm Expansion
A month ago, the company added the Brazilian real and other Latin American currencies to its portfolio. дальше »
2023-7-26 15:00
The future of payments: How blockchain is reshaping business transactions and consumer remittances
Blockchain technology has made significant advancements across various sectors, but it can be challenging to distinguish between real-world applications and lofty promises. Two standout cryptocurrency use cases have begun to showcase their transformative power: business transactions and consumer remittances. дальше »
2023-7-22 17:00
Op-ed: US banks launch 24/7 Instant Payments – does FedNow reduce risk of CBDCs?
The U. S. Federal Reserve’s (Fed) long-awaited instant payment service, FedNow, is set to launch imminently, promising a significant development in the country’s payment system. As reported by Reuters on July 20, with this service, everyday Americans will soon be able to send and receive funds in real-time, 24/7, a revolutionary stride in the U. дальше »
2023-7-20 16:40
Lightning Labs releases tools letting AI transact and hold Bitcoin
AI models such as ChatGPT could soon be able to buy, sell and use Bitcoin on the Lightning Network.
дальше »2023-7-7 07:25
Crypto-friendly DBS Bank launches digital yuan payment tool
Crypto-friendly bank DBS has conducted the first e-CNY transaction for corporate clients, involving a catering company in Shenzhen. дальше »
2023-7-5 13:25
Mastercard’s MTN network is groundbreaking, but crypto connection is unclear
Mastercard announced its Multi-Token Network (MTN) on June 28. The platform is specifically designed to handle transactions involving blockchain and digital assets, according to the company’s announcement. дальше »
2023-6-30 04:55
JP Morgan starts offering euro transfers with JPM Coin payment system
JP Morgan Chase has begun to allow clients to use its blockchain-based payment system for EU payments, Bloomberg reported June 23. That report indicates that JP Morgan began to offer JPM Coin for transactions denominated in euros for the first time on June 21. дальше »
2023-6-24 23:55
Circle is latest recipient of Major Payment Institution license in Singapore
The stablecoin issuer is the second crypto company to receive Singapore’s MPI license this month, following Crypto.com.
дальше »2023-6-8 23:33
Mercado Bitcoin, Brazil's Largest Crypto Exchange, Receives License as a Payment Institution
The company plans to offer financial services that combine the potential of crypto with traditional financial services. дальше »
2023-6-3 23:22
Alchemy Pay teams up with Mastercard for ‘NFT Checkout’
Alchemy Pay has partnered with Mastercard to bring “NFT Checkout” – a direct payment method for digital artwork. The company intends the integration to improve accessibility to the NFT market, revolutionizing how users interact with digital artwork. дальше »
2023-6-2 18:02
Unbanked shuts down crypto services, says US regulations prevented fundraising
Unbanked, a cryptocurrency card and trading platform, said May 25 that it would be winding down its services due to harsh U. S. regulations. Regulations affected funding Unbanked cited regulations as the primary reason for its shutdown. дальше »
2023-5-26 03:30
Percentage of Americans holding, using crypto fell in 2022: Fed survey
Americans holding or using crypto fell from 11% in 2021 to 8% in 2022, per the Fed’s 2022 Economic Well-Being of U. S. Households report – released this month. The Fed attributed the drop in holding and using crypto to the fall in digital asset prices last year. дальше »
2023-5-25 12:32
Fed forecasts ‘mild recession’ in 2023
Quick Take The FOMC minutes were released Thursday, showing a split among members over further rate hikes. However, it was clear that rate cuts will not be happening in the near future. In the staff economic outlook, it was stated a “mild recession” could occur later this year. дальше »
2023-5-25 11:59
Tether-KriptonMarket partnership allows small Argentinian businesses to accept USDT
Tether has entered a partnership with fiat on and off-ramp solution KriptonMarket that will allow local businesses in Argentina to accept payments in USDT. Tether and KriptonMarket’s collaboration will bring USDT acceptance to the Central Market of Buenos Aires, one of the largest movers of fruits and vegetables in Latin America. дальше »
2023-5-19 18:31
Australia’s oldest bank bans payments to Binance
Westpac, Australia’s oldest bank, announced a ban on cryptocurrency transactions to certain exchanges on May 18. The bank said that it is blocking a number of crypto exchanges as part of a trial to “reduce scam losses. дальше »
2023-5-18 15:30
BIS issues comprehensive paper on offline CBDC payments
According to the Bank for International Settlements, offline payments with CBDCs raise new risks related to counterfeiting, fraud and privacy concerns. дальше »
2023-5-12 18:30
North Carolina House passes bill banning CBDC payments to the state
The latest version of the legislation included limiting the Federal Reserve from using the U.S. state as a potential testing ground for its own CBDC pilot. дальше »
2023-5-5 20:00
Fuse blockchain pledges $10M for ecosystem development
Grants valuing between $5,000 and $25,000 will be allocated to qualifying project teams.
дальше »2023-5-4 19:43
Mastercard to expand crypto payment card program
Raj Dhamodharan, Mastercard’s head of crypto and blockchain, stated that the payment company intends to grow its cryptocurrency payment card program. дальше »
2023-4-29 19:50
Bank of England preparing for greater role of tokenization in finance, official says
BoE deputy governor Sir Jon Cunliffe looked at stablecoins, CBDC and other forms of tokenization taking hold in the modern economy in a speech on financial innovation. дальше »