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Ramp expands presence in US with FinCEN regulation
11.1.2022
Last August, Ramp became one of only eight crypto firms to secure approval from U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority
Iran to Permit Use of Cryptocurrencies in International Settlements, Reports Reveal
11.1.2022
Authorities in Iran are preparing to allow the employment of cryptocurrencies for international settlements. According to local media, central bank and government officials have given the green light to adopt a mechanism using digital coins in the field of foreign trade. Businesses in Iran to...
Iran to allow crypto payments for international trade: Report
11.1.2022
Iran is reportedly looking to unlock opportunities for importers and exporters to use crypto in international deals
Iran Reportedly Set to Allow Digital Currencies Usage for International Payments
11.1.2022
Iran is reportedly set to finalize a scheme that would allow merchants to use digital currencies in international trades.
According to a local media outlet, Alireza Peyman Pak, head of the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran, said that the country's Central Bank reached an agreement with...
Elrond Network Acquires Web3 Payment Solution Utrust, UTK Rallies
11.1.2022
Internet-scale blockchain Elrond Network (EGLD) announced the acquisition of Web3 cryptocurrency payment solution Utrust (UTK) for an undisclosed amount.
At 10:40 UTC, EGLD is trading at USD 198 – it’s up 2% in a day and down 16% in a week. It has appreciated 445% over the past year. UTK...
Argentina-Based Mobile Wallet App Belo Adds Lightning Network Support via Opennode
11.1.2022
On Monday, January 10, the Argentina-based mobile wallet company Belo announced that the platform has added support for the Lightning Network by partnering with the bitcoin payment processor and infrastructure provider Opennode. The mobile application allows users to trade and transact in pesos...
Cash App Integrates Bitcoin Lightning Payments, LN Payments Company Gets UK Regulator's Approval
11.1.2022
Ex-CEO of Twitter Jack Dorsey's mobile payment service Cash App has integrated Bitcoin (BTC) Lightning Network, a layer 2 scaling solution on top of the Bitcoin network designed to tackle the flagship cryptocurrency’s scalability issues....
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Central bank of Bahrain trials JPMorgan blockchain and token
10.1.2022
Bahrain’s central bank initially announced the JPM Coin trial in May 2021
Paypal Coin: Payments Giant Explores Launching Stablecoin to Boost Crypto Offerings
9.1.2022
Paypal is reportedly working on a stablecoin backed by the U.S. dollar to expand its cryptocurrency offerings. “We will, of course, work closely with relevant regulators,” the company stressed. Paypal Is Exploring Launching Its Own USD-Backed Stablecoin Paypal Holdings Inc....
CBDCs in 2022: New Trials and Competition with Crypto
8.1.2022
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Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) were one of the biggest stories of 2021 as far as blockchain and cryptocurrencies were concerned, even if CBDCs don’t necessarily have anything to do with either blockchain or decentralized cryptocurrencies. Because for each new all-time high...
AMC Theatres on Track to Accept Dogecoin and Shiba Inu Payments in Q1, CEO Confirms
7.1.2022
The CEO of the world’s largest movie exhibition company, AMC Entertainment, says his company is on track to accept meme cryptocurrencies dogecoin (DOGE) and shiba inu (SHIB) in the first quarter of this year. Dogecoin and Shiba Inu Coming to AMC Theatres Soon The CEO of AMC Theatres, Adam...
NYC mayor getting paid in Bitcoin suggests buying the dip
6.1.2022
Should Eric Adams accept his first three paychecks in Bitcoin, he would likely acquire more than 1 BTC following the price drop to $42,948
WeChat Pay Interoperability is Another Key Breakthrough for Digital Yuan Pilot
6.1.2022
Payment platform WeChat Pay began its own digital yuan journey, at the time when millions of Chinese citizens are getting their first taste of what life is like with a central bank digital currency (CBDC) – as citizens in some of the country's biggest cities began using a pilot version of a CBDC...
Major payments app WeChat to add support for China's digital yuan
6.1.2022
While WeChat isn't as popular outside of China as WhatsApp, it is ubiquitous on the mainland
Airbnb Explores Crypto Payments — CEO Sees ‘a Revolution Happening in Crypto’
5.1.2022
Popular travel website Airbnb could soon accept cryptocurrencies for payments, CEO Brian Chesky has hinted. “Like the revolution in travel, there is clearly a revolution happening in crypto,” he added. Airbnb’s CEO Says ‘There Is Clearly a Revolution Happening...
El Salvador: How it started vs. how it’s going with the Bitcoin Law in 2021
5.1.2022
The Latin American nation is still struggling to cope with BTC's volatility when used as a medium of exchange and gaining mainstream understanding and acceptance from its populace
Spain Reduces ATM Numbers to 2002 Levels as Country Moves to Digital Payments
4.1.2022
The number of ATMs in Spain has been progressively shrinking to levels the country saw in the year 2002. Reports from local media suggest these actions have been taken to reduce costs and to push payment and operation digitalization in the sector. The highest number of ATMs was registered in 2008...
Hot Doges and Bitcoinana Splits on offer at Florida crypto restaurant
30.12.2021
The Crypto Street Restaurant accepts all crypto assets for food payments at its store, and has nothing but five star reviews so far
Getting paid in BTC was a 'big part' of the reason this MMA fighter signed with Eagle FC
28.12.2021
“To be paid in Bitcoin and not give me any pushback on it whatsoever, was huge in the decision," said MMA fighter Kevin Lee on signing with Eagle FC
Bank of Russia Wants to Restrict Crypto Investments by Blocking Card Payments, Report Reveals
27.12.2021
The Central Bank of Russia is currently reviewing various ways to prevent Russians from investing in cryptocurrency. One the options on the table is to block card payments to certain recipients such as crypto exchanges, a media report has unveiled. A recent meeting at the State Duma has indicated...