Search
Mastercard, JPMorgan integrate blockchain payment solutions
21.11.2024
Mastercard Multi-Token Network is connecting with JPMorgan's ambitious Kinexys Digital Payments for faster settlement
Ripple Boosts Cross-Border Transactions in Brazil With New Payment Solution
4.10.2024
Ripple is expanding its digital payments service in Brazil, partnering with Mercado Bitcoin to offer faster, cheaper cross-border transactions. This move positions Ripple Payments as a key player in the region’s crypto landscape, helping businesses move funds 24/7. With plans to streamline treasury...
Louisiana Announces Crypto Payment Options for State Services
20.9.2024
The U.S. state of Louisiana has announced that residents can now use bitcoin, bitcoin lightning, and USD Coin to pay for state services through private, secure crypto wallets. “By introducing cryptocurrency as a payment option, we’re not just innovating; we’re providing...
OKX bags Singapore crypto license
2.9.2024
OKX Singapore also announced that it onboarded Gracie Lin, who previously worked at MAS, as its CEO.
Russia Set to Launch Crypto Payment Trials Next Week, Report
27.8.2024
Russia is reportedly set to start trials for cryptocurrency exchanges and digital token payments on Sept. 1 to mitigate payment difficulties caused by international sanctions. These trials will involve the National Payment Card System and could lead to the establishment of crypto trading platforms...
Digital Payments Platform Flexa Launches Crypto Point-of-Sale Tool
16.8.2024
Flexa Components will allow retailers to accept crypto payments like USDC at the point of sale
DBS Bank launches blockchain-powered treasury tokens pilot
13.8.2024
The pilot introduces DBS Treasury Tokens on a permissioned, EVM-compatible blockchain, enhancing corporate liquidity management across multiple markets
DBS Bank launches blockchain-powered treasury tokens pilot
13.8.2024
The pilot introduces DBS Treasury Tokens on a permissioned, EVM-compatible blockchain, enhancing corporate liquidity management across multiple markets
Kyrgyz Republic proposes digital som legislation, CBDC launch by 2027
9.8.2024
The small Central Asian country is currently taking public comments on its framework legislation
Bank of England Pushes for Swift Digital Payment Solutions as Cash Usage Drops
31.7.2024
The Bank of England (BOE) is urging UK banks to expedite their digital payment solutions as cash use declines. The BOE’s recent paper highlights the need for innovations that allow direct payments from bank accounts, bypassing credit and debit cards, to save time and costs for consumers...
Aave DAO Launches GHO Stablecoin on Arbitrum Network
2.7.2024
Aave DAO has introduced its multi-collateralized stablecoin, GHO, on the Arbitrum network. This move marks the first step in the DAO’s phased strategy for cross-chain expansion. Aave DAO Begins Cross-Chain Expansion With GHO on Arbitrum According to an announcement, Aave DAO has launched...
CBDC Interest Climbs Steadily Over Five Years, Google Trends Data Shows
15.6.2024
Google Trends data reveals a consistent increase in search interest for “CBDC,” which stands for central bank digital currency, over the past five years. The term has maintained a score above 20 since August 2022, on a scale of 1 to 100, where 100 signifies peak interest. CBDCs...
Peru adopts India's UPI system to boost financial inclusion
7.6.2024
The Indian instant payment system is gradually making its way around the world. Soc India and Peru collaborate on payments
Israel launches digital shekel CBDC experiment for payments
29.5.2024
The Bank of Israel launched the CBDC experiment taking inspiration from the Project Rosalind carried out by the BIS Innovation Hub
Egyptian Fintech Startup Moneyhash Secures $4.5 Million in Seed Funding Round
4.3.2024
Moneyhash, a digital payments fintech startup, recently secured $4.5 million in a seed funding round. The fintech startup said it will use the capital raised to enhance its technology and fund its regional expansion drive. The Impact of COVID on Payments Moneyhash, an Egyptian fintech startup...
South Africa’s Budget Review Signals Embrace of Digital Payments and Crypto Assets
22.2.2024
South Africa has unveiled its 2024 budget, leveraging stablecoins and blockchain technology to promote financial inclusion and act as a critical driver for enhancing digital payments nationwide.
The post South Africa’s Budget Review Signals Embrace of Digital Payments and Crypto Assets...
Paypal’s PYUSD Stablecoin Central to Investment in Digital Finance Platform Mesh
30.1.2024
Paypal Ventures, the venture capital division of Paypal, revealed this week its investment in Mesh, a financial technology startup focused on advancing digital payments. The investment entity emphasized that the capital injection was primarily allocated using the firm’s newly introduced...
The Big List: Retail Revolution with Cryptocurrency – Retailers Embracing Digital Payments
4.1.2024
Microsoft Office / Source: Adobe There are many retailers accepting cryptocurrency as a form of payment and realizing how important it is to attract and tap into a more tech-savvy client base. Some would argue that the end of fiat currencies is nigh, and eventually, fiat will be replaced by digital...
Bit.Store Introduces Privacy-First Virtual Crypto Mastercard and Unveils Website’s New Look
22.11.2023
PRESS RELEASE. Bit.Store, a pioneer in the Web3 revolution, is delighted to introduce its freshly redesigned website and the official release of the Bit.Store Virtual Crypto Card. With an unwavering commitment to facilitating seamless crypto transactions, Bit.Store is actively shaping the future...
Deutsche Bank and Standard Chartered Venture into SWIFT Alternative for CBDCs
27.10.2023
Deutsche Bank and Standard Chartered’s venture arm SC Ventures are exploring a solution that aims to enable seamless communication between blockchain-based transactions, stablecoins, and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). The two banks are actively testing the concept using...