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UQUID Integrates USDT on TRON for Seamless Public Transport Payments in Argentina
1.8.2024
PRESS RELEASE. Buenos Aires, Argentina – August 1st, 2024 – UQUID, a pioneer in Web3 shopping platforms, has introduced a new feature allowing users to top up their SUBE cards using USDT on the TRON blockchain. This new functionality aims to streamline how Argentine commuters manage...
Bybit introduces Indian digital rupee CBDC payment option
31.7.2024
The use of the CBDC on the cryptocurrency exchange will enhance security and, it hopes, attract merchants
Tether reports record-breaking $5.2B profit in first half of 2024
31.7.2024
Tether said its US Treasury reserve surpasses the size of all but 17 of the world’s governments
CryptoProcessing Demonstrates the Potential of Crypto Payments for Forex
31.7.2024
In a trailblazing twist that promises to transform the foreign exchange market, CryptoProcessing is proud to offer the integration of cryptocurrency as a payment gateway for Forex transactions. This solution aims to enhance the speed, security, and cost-efficiency of Forex payments, paving the...
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...
Russia to Initiate Crypto Payments Internationally by Year-End, Central Bank Governor Says
31.7.2024
Russia plans to launch international cryptocurrency payments by the end of the year to counter Western sanctions, according to the governor of the Bank of Russia. The central bank is prepared to be flexible and is already discussing the conditions of this initiative with various ministries...
Blackbird Labs launches Web3 platform for restaurant payments
30.7.2024
Blackbird Pay is built on the company's new blockchain network, Blackbird Flynet
Bybit Launches Digital Rupee for Secure INR Payments
30.7.2024
The crypto exchange Bybit has introduced a digital rupee (eRupee) as a new payment method for Indian rupee transactions. The launch aims to provide a secure alternative for INR users on its platform. Bybit Aims to Enhance INR Payments With Launch of Digital Rupee Bybit, a digital currency trading...
Cross-border Bitcoin payments a top priority for Marathon Digital — Bitcoin 2024
26.7.2024
The Bitcoin miner is seeking partners to build Bitcoin payment apps, a company executive said
Exclusive: Franklin Templeton mulls bringing RWAs to Ethereum, user-managed wallets
26.7.2024
The asset manager is considering expanding tokenized securities to Ethereum mainnet and other EVMs, its digital assets head told Cointelegraph
UK Regulator Fines Coinbase’s CB Payments $4.5 Million for Serving High-Risk Customers
26.7.2024
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined Coinbase’s payments arm, CB Payments Limited, £3,503,546 for breaching compliance rules by serving high-risk customers despite restrictions. The regulator explained that this marks the FCA’s first enforcement action against a firm...
Political undertones stand out as Bitcoin 2024 hits Nashville
25.7.2024
The Bitcoin 2024 conference is underway in Nashville - with Donald Trump's address scheduled for July 27 a major drawcard to the event
VanEck says Bitcoin could hit $2.9 million per coin by 2050
25.7.2024
Bitcoin Layer-2s could be collectively worth around $7.6 trillion, the report added
HSBC Australia Blocks Payments to Crypto Exchanges
25.7.2024
HSBC Australia has announced that it will block all customer payments to cryptocurrency exchanges via credit or debit cards, starting from July 24, 2024. The bank cites the high-risk nature of such transactions as the primary reason for this decision. HSBC Australia claimed scammers frequently...
Fireblocks launches Web3 startup toolkit amid a surge in new ventures
25.7.2024
The number of startups using the Web3 platform has already increased by some 50%, according to Fireblocks
TON introduces gasless fees with new smart wallet
25.7.2024
The W5 smart wallet will allow gasless transactions on the TON blockchain using USDT and Notcoin, enhancing user experience and accessibility
India cracks down on darknet drug deals using crypto tracking
25.7.2024
India’s NCB forms a special task force and initiates digital forensics training to tackle the growing misuse of cryptocurrencies in drug trafficking
Giesecke+Devrient: Ghana CBDC Nullifies the Need for Multiple Intermediaries in Cross-Border Payments
25.7.2024
The recently completed proof of concept by the Bank of Ghana and the Monetary Authority of Singapore demonstrated that the latter’s central bank digital currency enables cross-border payments, excluding many intermediaries and associated costs. Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) stated that the proof...
HSBC Australia to block all payments to crypto exchanges, citing scams
25.7.2024
At least six big Australian banks have taken such action now — a trend one industry executive says is stripping Aussies of their “financial rights” to participate in the digital economy
Ferrari Launching Crypto Payment System for European Market
25.7.2024
Ferrari, the iconic Italian luxury sports car manufacturer, announced on Wednesday that it will introduce its cryptocurrency payment system to European dealers by the end of July 2024. This move follows the successful launch of crypto payments in the U.S. less than a year ago, aimed at better...