2021-8-30 19:09 |
The nonfungible token, or NFT, market registered $2.5 billion in sales during the first half of 2021. Companies like Visa continue to shine the spotlight on this rapidly growing industry. origin »
2021-8-30 19:09 |
The nonfungible token, or NFT, market registered $2.5 billion in sales during the first half of 2021. Companies like Visa continue to shine the spotlight on this rapidly growing industry. origin »
The NFT space is thriving like no other. Just yesterday, Visa bought a cryptopunk worth $150,000, which almost crashed OpenSea marketplace. The floor price of BAYC and ON1 Force reached 25 ETH and 5ETH, respectively.
2021-8-25 18:32 | |
There’s seemingly a constant conversation, particularly with those involved in legacy financial institutions, about how cryptocurrency can be – to a certain degree – “de-risked. ” Can government mining, or merely taxation structure, address this? While many traditional financial players that are not crypto-first, but are crypto-adjacent (take Visa as a prime example) are relying on the use of stablecoins like USDC as their main pillar of transactions, there are other conversations happening about how crypto risk can be managed.
2021-8-9 01:18 | |
Global payments juggernaut Visa is doubling down on crypto. In a conversation with CNBC on July 7, Visa chief financial officer Vasant Prabhu said the company has grand plans for digital currencies.
2021-7-8 18:34 | |
The Bank of Russia is collecting data from 15 credit firms and payment systems like Visa and Mastercard.
2021-6-30 14:57 | |
Addressing sustainability in fintech and crypto is more important than ever. As cryptocurrency becomes increasingly mainstream — with more financial institutions, companies like PayPal, Visa and Tesla and individual investors racing to leverage this technology — energy consumption has accelerated to already unsustainable levels.
2021-4-8 17:00 | |
As corporations like Visa and PayPal join Wall Street banks in expanding their crypto offerings, Ethereum is setting new all-time highs above $2K. Prices began rising on Wednesday as the market was uplifted by crypto-themed April Fool’s pranks.
2021-4-7 22:15 | |
As corporations like Visa and PayPal join Wall Street banks in expanding their crypto offerings, Ethereum is setting new all-time highs above $2K. Prices began rising on Wednesday as the market was uplifted by crypto-themed April Fool’s pranks.
2021-4-6 12:52 | |
Alfred Kelly, the CEO of the American multinational financial services corporation Visa has recently made some noteworthy comments about cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. In its recent Q1 earnings call, the CEO noted the “growing interest in digital currencies,” as he disclosed the company’s plans for cryptocurrencies in the near future.
2021-1-31 19:29 | |
Bitcoin has been on a parabolic bull run since late 2020. As the flagship crypto’s price hit all-time highs after all-time highs, bitcoin’s market cap has also been climbing the leaderboards. Bitcoin has overtaken renowned companies like Alibaba, Berkshire Hathaway, Visa, JPMorgan Chase & Co.
2021-1-14 13:11 | |
PornHub's premium membership is supported through multiple cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin [BTC], Bitcoin Cash [BCH], Dash, Etheruem [ETH], Ethereum Classic [ETC], Litecoin [LTC], Nem [XEM], Tether [USDThe post PornHub turns to crypto after Visa, Mastercard bow out appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2020-12-15 17:00 | |
Ever since Bitcoin’s scaling woes first became apparent, the blockchain industry has been set to the task of building a more efficient system that can achieve the level of scaling necessary to compete with legacy payment systems, like Visa.
2020-11-11 20:24 | |
Chinese financial services corporation, China UnionPay, which is similar to major card providers like Visa and Mastercard, has announced a partnership with South Korean payment provider Danal to launThe post China UnionPay’s partnership with Danal introduces crypto-supporting digital card appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2020-11-5 21:33 | |
Visa has finally lifted the lid on its much-publicised digital currency patent, revealing that it is working on a payment solution that is interoperable with permissionless blockchains like Bitcoin (BTC).
2020-9-25 17:10 | |
Companies like Visa and Mastercard are taking an interest in crypto startups to drive growth, but does this challenge the fundamentals of crypto?
2020-9-3 15:59 | |
Crypto debit cards were looked at as the next big move for broader crypto adoption and involvement of mainstream players like Visa in the issuance of a card that brought confidence to the industry. While the crypto debit card arena paints a rosy picture for a broader crypto use and adoption, the reality has been […]
2020-8-11 19:06 | |
A number of members in the cryptocurrency community, typically people who are paid in crypto assets, have tried a myriad of prepaid cards that can be credited with digital currencies like bitcoin.
2020-6-26 06:10 | |
The filing details a way for fiat currencies, like the U.S. dollar, to be turned into a central bank digital currency.
2020-5-15 16:02 | |
Shopify joined the Libra Association as others like Visa, Mastercard, and PayPal leave in mass. The world’s largest eCommerce platform was motivated by the need for better payment networks.
2020-2-22 21:43 | |
Visa has been quietly developing a blockchain system that could upend how banks transfer data to consumer financial apps like Mint and Credit Karma.
2019-11-18 12:30 | |
Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency has been a hot topic within the FinTech community and regulators from the world’s powerful economies. Recently, the project suffered setbacks after major partners like PayPal, Visa and Mastercard considered opting out of the Libra Association.
2019-10-12 18:37 | |
Coinspeaker Visa, Mastercard and Other Major Libra Backers Want to Pull Out from the DealFacebook's Libra is facing many regulatory challenges that have made institutional backers like MasterCard, Stripe, PayPal, and Visa lead several other potential partners in casting their doubts about the project.
2019-10-2 14:01 | |
While Facebook is wooing multi-billion dollar companies like Visa, MasterCard and Uber into the Libra fold, an unlikely suitor tried to sweep Mark Zuckerberg off his dainty feet. After the introduction of Facebook’s Libra, several leaders have openly displayed their annoyance over Facebook’s preconceived dominance in the space.
2019-6-21 20:30 | |
Earlier this week we reported a story about Coinbase launching their crypto Visa Debit card to 6 more europian countries. This trend seems to be spreading like a virus as Crypterium, a fintech startup based out of Estonia is launching their first crypto card, but the major advantage over Coinbase is that this will be […]
2019-6-15 19:02 | |
Social media giant Facebook’s ambitious cryptocurrency project with some big names as partners has garnered significant attention. Facebook signed a dozen companies including big shots like Uber, PayPal, and Visa for the much-hyped stablecoin.
2019-6-15 13:03 | |
Digital currency exchange Coinbase recently announced its Visa debit card services for several countries in Europe, enabling many of its European users to spend cryptos like Bitcoin [BTC], Ethereum [ETH], and Litecoin [LTC] at any merchant shop accepting Visa.
2019-6-15 18:00 | |
Facebook has reportedly enlisted the help of industry heavyweights to support its up and coming crypto asset. This, it hopes, will answer concerns over privacy and centralization. The list of names includes Uber, Stripe, Visa, Mastercard, and Booking.
2019-6-14 17:30 | |
Big companies like Visa and PayPal are reportedly willing to pay millions for the privilege of running a node on the Facebook cryptocurrency network. Facebook’s foray into crypto has been met with mixed reaction.
2019-6-14 08:30 | |
By CCN. com: In its neverending conquest to take over the world, Facebook is building a network of online merchants and financial institutions to support its secretive new cryptocurrency. The Wall Street Journal reports that Mark Zuckerberg’s war machine is looking for $1 billion to fund the secretive stablecoin project, Project Libra, and is talking with heavyweights like Visa and Mastercard to get that cash.
2019-5-5 21:15 | |
What do Facebook, Visa, Shell, IBM, and EY have in common (other than being stupid rich)? They’re all hiring blockchain talent. Indeed, blockchain jobs are popping up all over the place these days.
2019-5-2 18:11 | |
Recently, we reported Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin shared his attempt at trying to be an intern at Ripple in 2013, in response to Coinbase founder Brian Armstrong sharing a piece on Eric Yuan, the Zoom CEO who is now a billionaire and had his US visa refused eight times. Just like Yuan, Buterin’s attempt at […]
2019-4-21 20:32 | |
Crypto Is Cheaper Than Visa, Mastercard, Traditional Payment Systems Since Bitcoin (BTC) garnered some semblance of traction, it has been touted as a viable alternative to traditional digital payment rails, like Visa, Mastercard, or PayPal.
2019-4-19 05:39 | |
A new report by the software firm DataLight predicted that Bitcoin could become the world’s top payment system within the next decade if it maintains its current growth rate.
2019-4-5 21:51 | |
Bitcoin is already the most popular payment system for high volume transactions, surpassing mainstream platforms like PayPal, Visa, and Mastercard, according to an April 1, 2019, study by DataLight. The cryptocurrency analysis platform believes that Bitcoin is on course to surpass these legacy payment platforms on all fronts within the next decade if it continuesRead MoreRead More.
2019-4-4 23:00 | |
Since Bitcoin (BTC) garnered some semblance of traction, it has been touted as a viable alternative to traditional digital payment rails, like Visa, Mastercard, or PayPal. As ShapeShift Erik Voorhees said in a recent interview, BTC, unlike centralized digital monies, is free to use (accessible), borderless, and uncensorable — arguably making it a perfect substitute.
2019-3-27 19:31 | |
Visa Inc. is seeking a full-time technical product manager in Palo Alto, California. In a job posting to SmartRecruiters, the global card giant said it is looking for someone who is “passionate about the intersection of payments and cryptocurrency,” and “deeply familiar with permissionless blockchain technology.
2019-3-23 22:44 | |
Political dissidents known as the Cheollima Civil Defense (CCD) are selling special “post-liberation blockchain visas” for cryptocurrency in a bid to raise funds for overthrowing Kim Jong-un — and they’ve already collected over $57,000 in Bitcoin.
2019-3-20 17:03 | |
It looks like Visa is gearing up to launch a dedicated unit to oversee its future endeavors in the crypto space. The company has so far remained tight-lipped about the move, only to give away some cues in a recent job post seeking a Technical Product Manager for Visa Fintech.
2019-3-18 19:59 | |
With the United States government threatening to prohibit payment companies from processing transactions in Venezuela, citizens may be forced more than ever before to adopt Bitcoin. No More Visa and Mastercard Payments for Venezuelans According to Bloomberg, U.
2019-3-15 17:30 | |
Lightning Bitcoin Is Centralized Like Visa: Critic Since the Lightning Network has come to life, the scaling solution has been lauded as a way to fix many of Bitcoin’s current problems in terms of transaction.
2019-3-9 08:30 | |
Investors should not ignore cryptocurrencies’ threat to incumbent payment services like Visa, Mastercard, and PayPal, according to Lisa Ellis. In a note to clients, the MoffetNathanson analyst said that emerging use-cases could pose an existential crisis in the future.
2019-3-6 03:00 | |
Major U. S. -based retailer Kroger has announced it will no longer accept Visa Credit cards at its Smith’s food and drug stores because of exorbitant fees. Anthony Pompliano Tweeted a suggestion to hook them up with Bitcoin’s Lightning Network countrywide, and it appears like Kroger may be taking up the offer.
2019-3-5 22:00 | |
Is Bitcoin As A Minor Threat To Services Like Paypal And Visa? Bitcoin could certainly be considered an underdog. The cryptocurrency, which was created around 10 years ago, was largely disbelieved for a long time and only recently rose to prominence.
2019-3-5 01:51 | |
It is official, Kroger, the $22. 35B, the US largest supermarket chain by revenue complete with 3,028 locations effectively becoming the fourth largest private employer is officially tired of Visa credit cards.
2019-3-5 23:53 | |
Lisa Ellis, a partner, and Senior Equity Analyst at MoffettNathanson has revealed in a note that cryptocurrency technology will be the future of payments and private payment companies like Visa and Mastercard will have to adopt it to avoid being edged out of the market.
2019-3-2 20:40 | |
Tron price is down 5. 2 percent a few days after BTT launch Like CoinBase, Binance will soon allow Visa and MasterCard purchases Participation level shrink by more than half from 25 million to less than 15 million After days of impressive performance, TRX is now slowing down.
2019-1-31 20:00 | |
It looks like Ripple is making good business decisions when it comes to choose partners. One of its partners, Earthport, is set to be bought by the credit card giant Mastercard for $233 Million GBP (or $305 million USD).
2019-1-26 23:12 | |
This is the fourth instalment of reporter Colin Harper's "Living on Bitcoin" experience in San Francisco. Find out what happened to him earlier on Day 1 , on Day 2 and on Day 3.
2019-1-19 00:10 | |
Focus On Bitcoin, Not BTC Since Bitcoin (BTC) burst onto the digital scene in 2009, the innovation, first headed by Satoshi Nakamoto, has been lauded as an optimized, decentralized version of Visa, Mastercard, and the like.
2019-1-16 00:08 | |
One of the biggest unique selling propositions proffered by cryptocurrency is to become the world’s leading electronic payment system, rivaling both MasterCard and Visa, and even possibly edging them out.
2018-11-29 05:15 | |