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Indonesia Introducing New National Payment System to Protect Against ‘Geopolitical Consequences’
17.5.2023
Indonesia is introducing a new national payment system as the country furthers its de-dollarization efforts and protection against “possible geopolitical consequences.” The new payment system will replace Visa and Mastercard in state-owned institutions and companies, a top central bank...
Mastercard, PayPal, and Robinhood to Facilitate Crypto Adoption through Smoother On-ramps – Here's What You Need to Know
9.5.2023
Cryptocurrencies are soaring in popularity worldwide as the traditional financial system shifts to incorporate more efficient digital systems.
However, despite the growing interest in cryptocurrencies, it is still challenging for novices to deal with terms such as hashrate and gas fees....
Consensus 2023: Businesses show interest in Web3, despite US regulatory challenges
4.5.2023
Despite negative sentiment toward crypto adoption in the United States, Consensus 2023 attracted thousands of attendees to discuss the potential of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency
Mastercard Crypto Credential to boost blockchain transaction trust
1.5.2023
Given that trust is built through transparency and accountability, and to support these efforts, Mastercard has established a standard for blockchain-based systems that helps users understand their rights and responsibilities in the system. This standard helps ensure users know who is responsible...
Mastercard launches Web3 user verification solution to curb bad actors
29.4.2023
Mastercard’s new solution revolves around providing “secure transactions between users, verified according to standards” set by the company
Mastercard Launches Crypto Credential Service for Cross-Border Transfers
28.4.2023
The set of verification standards uses technology from the CipherTrace, the well-known blockchain analytics platform Mastercard agreed to acquired in late 2021
Binance Reportedly Removes Restrictions on Russian Users
27.4.2023
The world’s largest crypto exchange, Binance, has lifted certain restrictions on Russian users, local crypto media unveiled. According to multiple reports, Russians can once again use their bank cards to make deposits and the trading platform has canceled a limit on their balances which...
Today in Crypto: Visa’s ‘Ambitious Crypto Product Roadmap’, Bitget’s On-ramp Service for Visa & Mastercard Crypto Purchases, Fractal & XRPL Partner on KYC/AML, Aptos Labs Teams Up with Ledger
25.4.2023
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Crypto Exchange Binance Is Back in Russia, Lifts Restrictions on Russian Users: Report
24.4.2023
Users in Russia report they once again can use locally issued Mastercard and Visa cards to deposit money on the crypto exchange more than a year following a wartime prohibition on such transactions
Bitcoin Lightning Network is 1,000x cheaper than Visa and MasterCard: Data
21.4.2023
Glassnode data demonstrates that the Lightning Network outcompetes traditional payment networks in terms of commission costs
Mastercard Launches NFTs to Support Emerging Musicians Through Web3 Technologies
14.4.2023
According to Mastercard, the payments giant has launched non-fungible tokens (NFTs) that grant access to the Mastercard Artist Accelerator program, designed to support emerging musicians. Developed in collaboration with Polygon, the NFT project highlights Mastercard’s intent to embrace Web3...
Mastercard Drops Free NFTs, Launches Web3 Music Accelerator
13.4.2023
The Mastercard Music Pass NFT allows musicians to access its Mastercard Artist Accelerator Program, giving artists tools and resources to bolster their Web3 music careers
Mastercard launches NFT-gated musician accelerator program
13.4.2023
This month Mastercard is launching an artist accelerator program for musicians with a catch - access to the program is only possible via an NFT member pass
PayPal and the credit card industry are taking advantage of consumers
4.4.2023
Stablecoins offer a way for consumers — particularly Americans — to escape the financial industry’s punitive transaction fees
S kartou od českého startupu zaplatíte kryptem všude, kde berou Mastercard. Vyberete i hotovost
30.3.2023
Na český i evropský trh vstupuje nová platební platforma jménem TENT.com, která slibuje maximální zjednodušení placení kryptoměnami v reálném životě. S její kartou můžete bitcoinem, etherem a dalšími platit u všech obchodníků, kteří přijímají Mastercard a ti ani rozdíl nepoznají.
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Crypto Biz: Mastercard opens network to USDC, OKX departs Canada, Bitcoin climbs
24.3.2023
Despite global bank turmoil and regulatory crackdowns, traditional and decentralized finance (DeFi) are continuing to blend
Today in Crypto: Coinbase Halts Support for Signature Bank’s Signet, MetaMask & MoonPay Expand Partnership in Nigeria, India to Hit 156M Crypto Users This Year, Xapo Bank Integrates USDC Payment Rails
21.3.2023
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Mastercard to settle transactions for stablecoin wallet in APAC
21.3.2023
Mastercard has entered a collaboration that would allow retail customers in the APAC region to spend their stablecoins anywhere Mastercard is accepted
MasterCard reveals artists for Web3 accelerator on Polygon
13.3.2023
MasterCard recently named the inaugural artists partaking in Polygon’s Artist Accelerator program. The announced inaugural artists are Manu Manzo from Venezuela and Young Athena. The remaining three artists are to be announced before the MasterCard Music Pass is released. Polygon aims to find five...
Today in Crypto: ByBit Announces Card, PancakeSwap to Launch V3 on BNB Chain, Egypt Arrests 29 Scammers, Pakistan Banks' Association to Develop a Blockchain-based KYC Platform
6.3.2023
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