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Stripe’s new stablecoin option gains traction in 70 countries on day 1
11.10.2024
Stripe reintroduces USDC payments, marking a significant moment for crypto adoption as stablecoin transactions see global demand
Wirex Pay launches non-custodial crypto payments
9.10.2024
Wirex Pay introduces its modular chain for payments, enhancing security through non-custodial wallets and a private key system
Luno, Zapper Partner for Crypto Payments at 31,000 Merchants
8.10.2024
South African crypto exchange Luno has partnered with Zapper to enable crypto payments at over 31,000 merchants. This partnership aims to expand crypto’s use beyond investment and into daily transactions. The partnership is part of a broader trend in South Africa, with other exchanges like...
Brazil tests DeFi elements, compatibility in Drex CBDC pilot
4.10.2024
Brazil’s central bank is developing a synthetic central bank digital currency, which aims to blend decentralization, privacy and programmability
Crypto Payments Firm BCB Group Was the Subject of an FCA Investigation: Sources
4.10.2024
The U.K financial services regulator issued the payments provider a 166 notice late last year
Ripple and Mercado Bitcoin to launch crypto-enabled payments in Brazil
3.10.2024
Mercado Bitcoin, one of the largest crypto exchanges in Latin America and a partner of Mastercard, is working with Ripple on crypto-enabled international payments
Ohio to consider accepting crypto for tax payments and fees
30.9.2024
They tried once in 2018, but the State Board of Deposits "failed" to show any enthusiasm
Crypto-native travel agency launches Solana-based tokens and rewards
23.9.2024
Travala integrates Solana blockchain for seamless crypto payments, allowing hotel and flight bookings via SOL, USDT, and USDC
Crypto-native travel agency launches Solana-based tokens and rewards
23.9.2024
Travala has integrated the Solana blockchain for seamless crypto payments, allowing hotel and flight bookings via SOL, USDT and USDC
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...
Louisiana takes first crypto payment over Bitcoin Lightning
19.9.2024
Louisiana is now taking crypto payments for state services, and its Wildlife and Fisheries Department has just taken the government’s first crypto payment
PayPal and Venmo's ENS integration to boost mainstream crypto adoption
17.9.2024
The new integration could bring Web2 and Web3 users together, which could be the key to unlocking true mainstream crypto payment adoption
Ride-hailing app Tada integrates TON crypto payments for Singapore rides
13.9.2024
TON executive Harvey Kim told Cointelegraph that a new ride-hailing Telegram Mini App will accept Toncoin and USDT on TON
Travala Integrates With Skyscanner, Enabling Crypto Payments for Over 2.2 Million Hotels
6.9.2024
Crypto-native travel platform Travala has announced its integration with global travel marketplace Skyscanner. This partnership allows Skyscanner’s 110 million monthly users to discover and book over 2.2 million hotels using more than 100 cryptocurrencies via Travala. This integration positions...
Crypto Payments Firm BCB Group Has Received Takeover Interest: Sources
5.9.2024
The company received takeover interest from a potential investor while conducting a Series B funding round
Crypto-native travel platform Travala integrates with Skyscanner for 2.2M hotels
5.9.2024
Travala is the first crypto-native travel platform to receive a Skyscanner integration, which allows it to access the platform’s 110 million monthly users
Telegram CEO Arrested, Coinbase CEO Bullish on Crypto Payments, and More — Week in Review
1.9.2024
The arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov in France has sent shockwaves through the crypto community. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong expressed optimism about the future of crypto payments, predicting it as the next big boom driven by advancements in technology. The SEC has issued a Wells notice...
Taiwan Court Convicts 8 in Espionage Case Involving Crypto Payments
23.8.2024
Taiwan’s high court on Thursday convicted eight people, including military personnel, of espionage for China, with payments allegedly made in cryptocurrency, the Central News Agency reported. The sentences range from 1.5 to 13 years in prison, while one individual was acquitted, and another remains...
Metamask Partners With Mastercard to Launch Crypto-Backed Debit Card in Europe
14.8.2024
Metamask has teamed up with Mastercard and Baanx to launch a debit card that lets users spend their crypto assets directly from their self-custody wallets. Consensys, the firm behind the project, views this new card as a pivotal step in weaving digital currencies into everyday life. Mastercard...
Revolut and Ledger wallet enable new crypto rails in EEA
14.8.2024
Ledger, a major hardware wallet company, has partnered with Revolut to enable crypto trading on its self-custodial wallets in certain EEA countries