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BlockFi clients earn record interest payments in February
1.3.2021
Zac Prince, BlockFi’s CEO, said his company paid out 450 in BTC, 5,000 in ETH and 6 million in stablecoins last month
Gazprom Neft uses blockchain tech to streamline aircraft refueling
1.3.2021
Gazprom Neft’s aviation refueling subsidiary has piloted a blockchain-based refueling payment project to automate and accelerate transactions
OLB Group enables crypto payments for thousands of US merchants
28.2.2021
Small businesses can now accept cryptocurrency payments using OLB’s point-of-sale technology
Hashbon Launches Its HASH Token and Gets Listed on Coinsbit
26.2.2021
PRESS RELEASE. Established in 2016, Hashbon aims to provide payment services for both business and individual clients. One of the key differences between Hashbon and other crypto payment providers is that Hashbon charges 0% commission for crypto payments processing. Buyers pay and sellers receive...
Simplex and Skrill Broaden Cryptocurrency Convenience by Launching New Onramp Solutions
26.2.2021
As enthusiasm for cryptocurrency mounts amid strong demand from retail and institutional investors, financial service providers Simplex and Skrill are building more inroads into the ecosystem, focusing on improving transactability and convenience. The digital payment services continue to expand...
British art icon Damien Hirst to accept BTC, ETH payments for print run
25.2.2021
The artist is accepting payments in currencies that will last longer than a shark in formaldehyde
BIS and SWIFT Intensify Race With Crypto For Cross-Border Payments
24.2.2021
Major players of the traditional financial industry are looking for new ways how to keep their positions, threatened by the emerging cryptoasset and decentralized finance (DeFi) industries.
The Bank for International Settlements’ Innovation Hub (BISIH) and the Society for Worldwide Interbank...
State Bank of India joins JPMorgan’s blockchain payments network
23.2.2021
A major government-owned bank, the State Bank of India, has become the first Indian bank to join JPMorgan’s blockchain network Liink
Bitcoin pizza all over again — delivery driver reportedly cashes in on $400 BTC tip
21.2.2021
"I let the pizza guy choose between $5 in fiat or BTC. Needless to say, he chose wisely," said the Redditor
Former BoE, BoC Governor Mark Carney joins Stripe board of directors
21.2.2021
Mark Carney, one of the most prominent central bankers of the post-financial crisis era, has officially joined the digital payments company. Stripe has all but abandoned cryptocurrency payment solutions for the time being, but its founders are positive about the emerging industry
Firm in Portugal to accept Bitcoin for electricity bills
19.2.2021
Some Portuguese residents will reportedly be able to pay for electricity in Bitcoin starting from February
Safello Partnership Enables Direct Crypto Purchases From Users’ Bank Accounts
18.2.2021
A new tie-up with payments firm Klarna brings the exchange access to more than 5,000 banks across Europe
Switzerland’s ‘Crypto Valley’ Has Started Accepting Bitcoin, Ether for Tax Payments
18.2.2021
Local firm Bitcoin Suisse has partnered with the canton of Zug, converting cryptocurrency tax payments into Swiss francs
Swiss canton of Zug starts accepting tax payments in cryptocurrency
18.2.2021
The Swiss canton of Zug is now accepting Bitcoin and Ether for tax payment from local companies and individuals
Top Auction House Christie’s to Accept Ether Cryptocurrency for Digital Art Sale
18.2.2021
The sale gives Christie's a chance to "dip its toes" in crypto, said a New York representative
[aktualita] Místo terminálu stačí mobil. Aplikace Global Payments jde do ostrého provozu
17.2.2021
První mobilní alternativu k platebním terminálům pro malé živnostníky a obchodníky spustila do ostrého provozu platební společnost Global Payments. Služba je zatím dostupná jen mobily s Androidem. Verze pro iOS v dohledné době prý nebude. Aplikace GP tom umožňuje přijímat bezkontaktní platby...
Mastercard Launches Prepaid Card for World’s First CBDC in Bahamas
17.2.2021
The Bahamian Sand Dollar can now be used for payments anywhere Mastercard is accepted
Chinese bank tests biometric hardware wallet for digital yuan payments
17.2.2021
Another Chinese banking institution has created a hardware wallet for the country’s central bank digital currency
The Bahamas gets a card for its sand dollar national digital currency
17.2.2021
The Central Bank of The Bahamas partnered with Mastercard and digital payment startup Island Pay to launch a card for its central bank digital currency
Dubai Free Zone Becomes First UAE Government Entity to Accept Bitcoin
17.2.2021
The free zone accepts payments in bitcoin, ether and the tether stablecoin