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Dubai-based licensing company adopts cryptocurrency payments
Kiklabb has become the first state-owned entity in the United Arab Emirates to accept cryptocurrency payments.
дальше »2021-2-17 16:50
Hardware wallet for digital yuan debuts in Xiong’an New Area
China’s first hardware wallet for the digital yuan supports dual offline payments without an internet connection.
дальше »2021-2-9 11:32
PayPal to offer crypto payments for merchants, limited trading on Venmo
After their limited crypto trading service "exceeded expectations," the company will double down on crypto, blockchain, and digital currencies in 2021 дальше »
2021-2-4 01:30
LUNA doubles in price after $25 million investment by Galaxy Digital
The Terra Protocol is an up-and-coming crypto platform for DeFi and payment projects, spurred on by working products and a growing audience for DApps based on its technology. дальше »
2021-2-3 05:05
Signal reportedly exploring crypto payment features
Fast-rising messaging service Signal is rumored to be experimenting with a privacy crypto token.
дальше »2021-1-26 15:36
Strike Partners with Bittrex to Bring Lightning Network Payments to 200 Countries
U.S. payment API platform Strike has inked a partnership deal with crypto exchange service Bittrex to bring Lightning Network (LN) payments to over 200 countries. The move marks what could be an important milestone in the adoption of LN payment channels as Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies become even more popular. 1 M Bittrex Users On-boarded toRead More дальше »
2021-1-8 08:00
Why Exactly Does the World Need a Smart Banknote?
It’s now 60 years later, and cash is still here. I predict that it will be around for another generation. But, I also believe that electronic payments using mobile devices is the more efficient, inevitable future. дальше »
2020-12-25 18:11
PayPal suspends user for crypto trading using PayPal’s own service
The user’s funds are reportedly under a 180-day hold.
дальше »2020-11-26 04:09
Stellar Lumens doubles in price following upgrade
The launch of Stellar’s new protocol was received positively by the crypto market, coinciding in a 100% price rise for XLM across the last 48 hours. дальше »
2020-11-26 07:33
PayPal Raises Crypto Buying Limit to $15K/Week for ‘Eager’ Customers
PayPal’s cryptocurrency products are going to expand rapidly in 2021, executives said on the company’s third quarter earnings call Monday. дальше »
2020-11-3 01:39
Mastercard CEO is bearish on Bitcoin, but sees growth for CBDCs
Ajay Banga, CEO of global payments and card technology firm Mastercard, is not sold on the Bitcoin promise of banking the unbanked individuals, he said in an interview with Fortune yesterday. The post Mastercard CEO is bearish on Bitcoin, but sees growth for CBDCs appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2020-10-29 17:30
PayPal Cuts Service to Crypto-Funded Domain Registrar Hosting Right-Wing Sites
A report suggests the action may be over the firm's digital currency, Masterbucks. дальше »
2020-10-26 13:13
Better to get it right than to be first with CBDC, says US Fed chair
The U.S. already has a “safe and active dynamic domestic payment system,” Powell argued.
дальше »2020-10-20 17:08
Crypto interoperability evolves: From blockchain bridges to DeFi transfers
Although it’s still impossible to pay with ETH where only BTC is accepted, cryptocurrency interoperability is being explored.
дальше »2020-10-8 18:07
Australian dev aims to bring Cardano payments to Shopify stores
Shopify stores could soon allow users to pay for products with Cardano tokens with a new app that removes any payment intermediaries. дальше »
2020-10-1 13:49
EU to see comprehensive crypto regulation by 2024
Crypto continues its trek into the mainstream.
дальше »2020-9-19 23:12
Facebook-backed Libra welcomes Blockchain Capital as new member
Libra gets another member as it strives to have 100 entities on board.
дальше »2020-9-19 16:11
Payment giants drive crypto adoption by engaging with startups
Companies like Visa and Mastercard are taking an interest in crypto startups to drive growth, but does this challenge the fundamentals of crypto? дальше »
2020-9-3 15:59
Cryptocurrency Cards: An Unnecessary Solution That Should Be Stopped
It is high time for traditional financial institutions to see that the crypto industry has matured enough and does not possess high risks. дальше »
2020-8-9 02:30
Russian Government Bans Anonymous Wallet Deposits
Lawmakers contend that the Russian government’s intent is to curb illicit financial activity.
дальше »2020-8-4 00:25
US Bank Regulator: Dollars on Blockchain ‘Better Than Central Bank Monopoly on the Payments System’
Acting Comptroller of the Currency Brian Brooks points to existing stablecoin projects as an example for U.S. payments infrastructure. дальше »
2020-7-30 21:54
Swipe Visa Card Adds Crypto Travel Booking Site’s AVA Token
Travala.com’s native token AVA will now be added to the Swipe wallet service and Visa card platform — making it spendable at 60 million merchants worldwide. дальше »
2020-7-24 14:00
Mastercard Expands Cryptocurrency Program for Crypto Card Issuers
Mastercard is reaching out to cryptocurrency firms and encouraging them to apply to become partners as part of its newly-expanded cryptocurrency card program. дальше »
2020-7-21 13:07
ConsenSys Accused of Stealing IP From a Startup in Its Own Incubator
Canadian blockchain upstart BlockCrushr alleges that ConsenSys stole proprietary technology after it participated in ConsenSys’ Tachyon accelerator program. дальше »
2020-7-16 08:32
How Can Blockchain Disrupt Cross-Border Payments?
Blockchain technology can bring about major changes for cross-border payments, says Ripple’s former chief market strategist.
дальше »2020-7-16 21:00
Cryptocurrency News From Japan: July 5 - July 11 in Review
Tosei real estate and Tokyo Financial Holdings issued an asset-backed digital financial product, Coinage registered with Japanese authorities as an exchange and more headlined news from Japan this past week. дальше »
2020-7-12 00:00
The United States Has to Upgrade the Legacy Financial System
Slow-roll regulations in the United States may leave Americans behind in the financial innovations’ running.
дальше »2020-7-11 17:28
Crypto.com suspends debit card program after Wirecard bankruptcy
Crypto dot com is temporarily suspending its Europe and United Kingdom issuances of MCO debit cards after its former card operator — Germany’s Wirecard AG — slipped into bankruptcy and filed insolvency this week. дальше »
2020-6-29 22:50
OMG Network's Parent Company SYNQA Raised $80 Million in Series C
According to Thailand-based company SYNQA, the firm will use the $80M investment to ‘deepen its footprint’ in cashless societies in Asia. дальше »
2020-6-22 05:20
Mexico’s Blockchain Sector Grows 90% in 2 Years Despite COVID-19
Mexico’s blockchain sector is producing robust growth, with the sector having nearly doubled in size since 2018.
дальше »2020-6-6 21:30
Scammer Spoofs SMS Identifier to Steal Funds From Bitcoin User
A Bitcoin exchange transaction resulted in a user getting scammed as a spoofed SMS message from a payment app made it seem that the attacker executed the payment. дальше »
2020-6-3 18:00
Hong Kong Vending Machines Choose BCH Over BTC
Bitcoin Cash (BCH) proponent Roger Ver says that he did not pay for a Hong Kong vending machine to avoid offering Bitcoin (BTC) as a payment option. дальше »
2020-5-31 19:37
Digital Euro Sees First Successful Test at the Bank of France
The French central bank has announced the first successful test of a digital euro.
дальше »2020-5-21 17:15
Austrian Bank Raiffeisen Works on National Digital Currency Pilot
Raiffeisen Bank International is extending collaboration with Polish-British fintech Billon for a new form of blockchain-based national currency tokenization
дальше »2020-5-19 22:01
Japan’s Top Credit Card Issuer Building Blockchain Payment System
JCB’s partner in the venture, TECHFUND, offers services to accelerate the adoption of blockchain technologies for startups
дальше »2020-5-19 05:25
Crypto.com Claims Its Card Is ‘Most Widely Available’ After European Expansion
Crypto.com’s debit Visa cards are now available in all EU states as the company aims for global presence.
дальше »2020-5-16 23:09
Metal Pay's New Blockchain Allows Bank and Payment Platform Integration
Metal Pay, with its new mainnet blockchain Proton, makes different banks and payment platforms compatible with each other, as well as the digital asset world.
дальше »2020-5-13 00:18
OmiseGO's Parent Company Changes Name to SYNQA
Omise Holdings, parent company of OmiseGo, now goes by the name SYNQA.
дальше »2020-5-3 20:00
Ripple’s XRP Sales Fall to $1.75M as ODL Network Volume Triples
The XRP Markets Report for Q1 2020 shows the On-Demand Liquidity network is more popular than ever, while Ripple’s XRP sales have hit a new low.
дальше »2020-5-1 06:23
CoinMarketCap Taps Gilded to Scale Crypto Payments and Invoicing
The data aggregation platform, CoinMarketCap, has announced that they will be using Gilded, an American payments startup, to automate invoicing and offer clients crypto payment options. Scaling CoinMarketCap with Gilded Gilded offers...The post CoinMarketCap Taps Gilded to Scale Crypto Payments and Invoicing appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2020-4-24 09:10
Can Bitcoin Cure the Zombie Economy?
As financial markets around the world show unusual bullish signals, many analysts have begun to comment on a decoupling of real economic value and a so-called “zombie economy.” And as...The post Can Bitcoin Cure the Zombie Economy? appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2020-4-16 16:44
XRP Performed the Worst among Altcoins in 2020
Despite Ripple’s best efforts to speed the adoption of XRP, the number three altcoin is stuck in a downtrend that may see it reach new lower lows. High Levels of...The post XRP Performed the Worst among Altcoins in 2020 appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2020-4-11 20:39
As Consumers Turn to Bitcoin, Will Merchants Follow?
Due to the latest market volatility in crypto markets, many Bitcoin exchanges and fiat on-ramps have experienced high volumes. Critically, new users have made up the bulk of this volume....The post As Consumers Turn to Bitcoin, Will Merchants Follow? appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2020-4-11 17:52
How Many Bitcoins Are There? The Difference Between Real and Capped Supply
Bitcoin’s scarcity is a vital aspect of its value proposition. The project’s anonymous creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, designed the network with a capped supply just shy of 21 million BTC. But...The post How Many Bitcoins Are There? The Difference Between Real and Capped Supply appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2020-4-2 11:53
Celo to Issue at Least $15.7 Mln in Community Grants During 2020
Cointelegraph spoke to Celo to find out what they look for in grant applicants and the network’s plans for 2020
дальше »2020-4-2 19:34
Preppers and Penny Savers Find a Home on Bitcoin App, Fold
Long before last-minute preppers were forming lines around the Costcos of America, Will Reeves of Fold has been serving preppers and penny savers a heavy dose of Bitcoin. And now, amid the pandemic,...The post Preppers and Penny Savers Find a Home on Bitcoin App, Fold appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2020-4-2 18:22
Could Bitcoin Benefit from a Weaker U.S. Dollar?
Bitcoin may be primed to take off as analysts suggest that the dollar is about to lose its strength. A weaker dollar would be a positive sign for risk-assets like...The post Could Bitcoin Benefit from a Weaker U.S. Dollar? appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »