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Diem gets closer to launch as Fireblocks and First introduce new payment infrastructure
16.2.2021
Fireblocks and First Digital Asset Group have developed a seamless connection to Diem, allowing financial institutions to access the emerging payment network. The platform is still awaiting regulatory approval before it can launch
Dubai-based licensing company adopts cryptocurrency payments
16.2.2021
KIKLABB has become the first state-owned entity in the United Arab Emirates to accept cryptocurrency payments
Russian Mobile Operators Eye Payments Services, Wallets for Digital Ruble
16.2.2021
Some telcos are looking at developing a digital wallet that would link the digital currency to users' mobile phone numbers
Bitcoin Payments for Private Flights Soar, 20% of Privatefly’s Revenue Stems from Crypto
16.2.2021
Cryptocurrency users are leveraging their new-found wealth to fly more often with private jets. This week the directional aviation company Privatefly revealed that close to 20% of the firm’s sales were paid in cryptocurrencies last month, and 13% out of that aggregate used bitcoin. On-Demand...
Paypal to Expand Its Crypto Services Offering to the UK
15.2.2021
Paypal’s cryptocurrency services are coming to the United Kingdom, as the digital payments giant is now targeting non-U.S. countries. Buy, sell and hold digital asset products could be available for Paypal’s U.K. customers in “a number of months.” Results With the Paypal...
Tesla buys BTC, Mastercard supports crypto, DOGE founder speaks out: Hodler’s Digest, Feb. 7–13
13.2.2021
The best (and worst) quotes, adoption and regulation highlights, leading coins, predictions and much more — one week on Cointelegraph in one link!
Using Bitcoin With Apple Pay: Bitpay Adds Apple Pay Support — Google Pay, Samsung Pay to Follow
13.2.2021
Bitcoin payments service provider Bitpay has added support for Apple Pay. Holders of a Bitpay prepaid Mastercard in the U.S. can now add it to their Apple Pay app to make payments for goods and services. Bitpay says that Google Pay and Samsung Pay will also be added in the near future. Bitpay...
Miami Going Full Bitcoin: City Supports Efforts to Hold Bitcoin in Treasury, Allow Tax Payments in BTC
12.2.2021
The U.S. city of Miami is going full bitcoin. The city commissioners have voted to support the mayor’s resolution to allow payments in bitcoin for salaries, taxes, and fees. The city also supports efforts to make bitcoin an acceptable currency for potentially investing in the state treasury....
BitPay integration brings crypto payments to Apple Pay’s 380 million users
12.2.2021
Bitpay prepaid Mastercard users can now connect with Apple Pay for purchases
Crypto Payments Provider BitPay Adds Apple Pay Support
12.2.2021
Apple Pay functionality will allow cardholders to make purchases in store and online using the crypto held in their BitPay wallet
Miami council supports mayor’s move to offer city worker salaries in Bitcoin
12.2.2021
The City Commission of Miami is now looking into the feasibility of allowing Miami residents to pay taxes and receive salaries in Bitcoin
PayPal expanding crypto services to U.K. residents
11.2.2021
CEO Dan Schulman said last week the company would add crypto buying, selling, and custody features to "Venmo and select international markets" in 2021
Mastercard Will Start Supporting Cryptocurrencies Directly on its Network
11.2.2021
Payments giant Mastercard has announced that it is preparing to allow a number of cryptocurrencies to move through its network directly. Customers, merchants, and businesses will no longer need to convert cryptocurrencies into fiat currencies to transfer through the Mastercard network. Mastercard...
Uber CEO Says Company to Consider Crypto for Rides, Not Its Balance Sheet
11.2.2021
The rideshare company will look into cryptocurrencies including bitcoin as a potential form of payment
Amazon job postings hint at digital payments project to launch in Mexico
11.2.2021
Amazon has been silently working on a new digital currency project in Mexico, according to the company’s job postings
Lightning Network node count hits record high, TVL tops $42M
11.2.2021
Will Bitcoin’s premier layer-two solution finally graduate from experiment to everyday utility, following its adoption by major exchanges?
Porn shop: Stripchat says crypto payments increased 400% in a year
11.2.2021
Adult webcam streaming websites are getting a boost from pandemic lockdowns
Mastercard Will Let Merchants Accept Payments in Crypto This Year
10.2.2021
The payments giant plans to support digital currency transactions directly on network
Twitter looking into Bitcoin payments for employees, says CFO
10.2.2021
"We’ve done a lot of the upfront thinking to consider how we might pay employees should they ask to be paid in Bitcoin," said Ned Segal
Payments Startup Celo Raises $20M From a16z, Electric Capital
10.2.2021
Celo offers a blockchain payments platform using customers' cellphone numbers to secure their public keys