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Chainlink co-founder unveils blockchain payments for TradFi
23.10.2024
Chainlink and Swift will introduce a new blockchain integration, simplifying digital asset settlement for financial institutions using existing infrastructure
Metallicus secures FedNow transaction certification
22.10.2024
The partnership was originally announced in mid-2023 ahead of the launch of FedNow
Avalanche Foundation introduces Visa crypto spending card
22.10.2024
The Avalanche Card is a credit card linked to a “self-custody wallet and unique address per asset.”
South African Bank Blocks Crypto Payments, Faces Industry Backlash
21.10.2024
South African bank Capitec has blocked electronic funds transfers and real-time payments to cryptocurrency exchanges as a security measure. While Capitec acknowledges growing interest in cryptocurrencies, the bank maintains that the measure is necessary to protect clients from fraud. Some industry...
Stripe in talks to acquire stablecoin platform Bridge — report
17.10.2024
Stablecoins pegged to the United States dollar have outpaced Bitcoin as a store of value in developing countries with runaway inflation
HUMBL issued US patent for blockchain payments technology
17.10.2024
The company’s CEO described getting a blockchain patent in the US as “a very challenging process.”
Paxos Launches New Stablecoin Payments Platform With Stripe as First Customer
16.10.2024
Paxos, a regulated tokenization infrastructure platform, has unveiled its new stablecoin payments platform, with Stripe as its inaugural customer. This innovative solution powers Stripe’s Pay with Crypto product, enabling merchants to seamlessly accept stablecoin payments. By leveraging Paxos’...
Paxos debuts new stablecoin payment platform with Stripe
15.10.2024
Paxos’ goal is to support assets and chains based on customers’ interests and its own end-user preferences, the company said
UAE stablecoin issuer gets nod from central bank
14.10.2024
With Tether waiting in the wings, AED Stablecoin becomes the front-runner to launch the United Arab Emirates’ first regulated dirham-pegged token
Stripe Brings Stablecoin Payments to Over 70 Countries
11.10.2024
The payments giant, Stripe, is reviving its crypto ambitions by announcing payments with a stablecoin called USD Coin.…
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
BRICS Nations to Expand Use of National Currencies Through New Financial Platform
11.10.2024
Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov announced new BRICS initiatives to increase the use of national currencies in trade, backed by financial infrastructure developments like a BRICS-wide platform and special clearing systems. This move aims to simplify transactions between member nations...
Ripple Wins Platinum for Best Cross-Border Payments Platform at Future Digital Awards 2024
10.10.2024
Ripple has been named a Platinum Winner for Best Cross-Border Payments Platform in Juniper Research’s 2024 Future Digital Awards for Fintech & Payments. Other winners included Huawei for mobile money, SAP Fioneer for banking-as-a-service, and Paymentology for embedded finance...
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
Ripple Bags Best Cross-Border Payments Platform Award!
8.10.2024
Ripple, the blockchain firm known for its global payment solutions, has been awarded the “Platinum Prize for Best…
Samsung Pay adds crypto payment option with Alchemy Pay integration
8.10.2024
Already available on Google Pay, Alchemy Pay’s virtual card is now coming to Samsung Pay, giving users another seamless way to spend their crypto
Samsung Pay adds crypto payment option with Alchemy Pay integration
8.10.2024
Already available on Google Pay, Alchemy Pay’s virtual card is now coming to Samsung Pay, giving users another seamless way to spend their crypto
Fabrick and TerraPay Partner to Innovate Cross-border Payments in Europe
8.10.2024
Fabrick, an Open Finance operating company, is expanding its geographical footprint by partnering with TerraPay, a company that…
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...
DHS says it thwarted over 500 crypto ransom attacks in 3 years
7.10.2024
The US Homeland Security Investigations (HIS) Cyber Crimes Center reported it disrupted hundreds of ransom attacks since its formation in 2021