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Pioneer Explains Why Crypto Has Not Achieved Its Potential in the Payments Sector
19.5.2025
Wei Dai, a cryptocurrency pioneer known for designing the b-money system, a precursor to bitcoin, criticized the current level of crypto adoption for payments. Dai highlighted that even with the shortcomings of fiat payments, crypto has not managed to make a significant impact in this field....
Bitcoin Adoption News: Top Win Rebrands, Steak N Shake Accepts BTC, Galaxy's Nasdaq Debut
16.5.2025
Galaxy Digital shares started trading on Nasdaq today, but the listing will have to jostle for the crypto sphere's attention
Legacy forex, payments platforms ‘hate’ stablecoin adoption — Kevin O’Leary
16.5.2025
Global foreign exchange and payments platforms are lobbying hard against stablecoins, which stand to significantly disrupt their business models, investor Kevin O’Leary said during a keynote address at Consensus 2025. Legacy forex and payments platforms often extract large fees for servicing...
MoonPay Users Can Now Make Stablecoins to Make Payments With Mastercard Partnership
15.5.2025
The partnership is set to allow crypto wallets to issue virtual Mastercards, expanding access to real-world stablecoin payments
Coinbase’s x402: Crypto payments over HTTP for AI and APIs
15.5.2025
What is HTTP 402, and why does it matter? The web was not really built with payments in mind, especially not for autonomous agents or machines. But with the rise of AI and decentralized finance (DeFi), the need for seamless, native digital payments has never...
Nasdaq-listed BTCS to boost ETH holdings with $57.8M raise
15.5.2025
Publicly traded company BTCS announced a $57.8 million financing agreement led by investment firm ATW Partners to purchase Ether as it expands its blockchain infrastructure strategy. The Rockville, Maryland-based company announced the deal on May 14, saying that the move will allow it...
The value of virtual: Economies are powered by ownership of the intangible
15.5.2025
Opinion by: Yat Siu, executive chairman and co-founder, Animoca BrandsA discussion on digital property rights, copyright, intellectual property, the open metaverse, AI and value without physical form.When I attend conferences and similar public events, someone almost always approaches me to ask...
Stablecoins Bring 'Meaningful Innovation for Global Payments,' Ripple Exec Says
14.5.2025
Ripple and Kraken executives said at Consensus 2025 that stablecoin adoption is at a tipping point to become an integral part of the global payment system
JPMorgan’s Kinexys Connects With Public Blockchain on Ondo Chain Testnet Debut
14.5.2025
The testnet deal links JPMorgan’s Kinexys payments network to Ondo Chain using Chainlink’s cross-chain tech
DeFi Savings Protocol Sky Slumps to $5M Loss as USDS Interest Payments Wipe Out Profit
13.5.2025
The first-quarter loss is a stark turnaround from the previous quarter, when Sky registered a $31 million profit
Dubai Government Opens Door to Accepting Crypto for Service Fees
13.5.2025
The deal with Crypto.com will allow residents and businesses to pay fees using crypto wallets while the government receives dirhams
Dubai taps Crypto.com to enable crypto payments for govt services
13.5.2025
The government of Dubai has signed an agreement with crypto exchange Crypto.com to launch crypto payments for government services. The agreement, formalized during the Dubai fintech Summit on May 12, is part of Dubai’s cashless strategy, which hopes to foster the city’s transition...
Crypto speculation dominates $600B cross-border payments: BIS report
12.5.2025
Hundreds of billions of dollars in cross-border cryptocurrency payments flow globally, primarily driven by speculative investment, according to a recent report by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS).The BIS study, published May 8, found cross-border payments using the two largest...
UAE Fuel Provider Emarat Launches Crypto Payments With Crypto.com
10.5.2025
Emarat, a leading fuel provider in the UAE, has partnered with Crypto.com to launch cryptocurrency payment services at 10 of its fuel stations. Emarat, Crypto.com Kick off Naming Rights Program for Fuel Stations In an announcement that further solidifies the United Arab Emirates (UAE)’s...
Wellgistics Integrates XRP for Healthcare Payments via $50 Million Credit Facility
9.5.2025
Wellgistics Health has secured a $50 million credit facility to implement XRP-based treasury and payment systems, aiming to revolutionize transaction efficiency within its healthcare network. $50 Million Credit Line Fuels Wellgistics’ Blockchain Payment Initiative Wellgistics Health Inc. (Nasdaq:...
Meta Reportedly Exploring Stablecoins for Small-Payment Use Case
9.5.2025
Meta is contacting infrastructure providers to explore the implementation of stablecoins with a payout use case in mind. The development would mark a new start for the company’s crypto plans after dropping the Libra project. Meta Reportedly Mulling Stablecoins for Small Payouts to Creators...
Florida Pharma Firm Will Use XRP for Real-Time Payments in $50M Financing Deal
9.5.2025
“We believe that there are certain advantages to integrating XRP and its related infrastructure into its healthcare ecosystem,” the firm said in the release
Stripe Unveils Payments Products Powered by 'Gale-Force Tailwind' Stablecoins
8.5.2025
Stripe has launched a new money management service powered by stablecoins
De-Dollarization Watch: Bolivia to Launch Digital Currency to Tackle Cross-Border Payments
8.5.2025
Edwin Rojas Ulo, president of the Central Bank of Bolivia, stated that the institution is currently consulting with international organizations regarding the design of a currency referred to as the “virtual boliviano,” which would facilitate international settlements. Central Bank...
Bitcoin Payments App Strike to Offer BTC Lending in Boost to Reemergent Sector
7.5.2025
"You shouldn’t have to sell the best-performing asset in human history to access cash. Now you don't have to," founder Jack Mallers wrote