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Bitcoin-Based Payment Facilitator Purse.io Shuts Down
16.4.2020
Long-time Bitcoin payment facilitator, Purse.io, has chosen to close up shop
In US Congress, New Bill Demands ‘Digital Dollars’ by January for Monthly COVID-19 Aid
16.4.2020
“Digital Dollar” returns to US Congress in newly introduced legislation demanding monthly $2,000 payments to citizens for at least the next year
Solana Blockchain Adds Korean Stablecoin Terra for Better Payments
16.4.2020
Solana is adding the Terra stablecoin in an effort to bring "novel applications that require price-stable payments" to its high-throughput blockchain
Andrew Yang Says Current Stimulus Payments to Americans Aren’t Enough
15.4.2020
Andrew Yang, ex-presidential contender and friend of crypto, says today's stimulus won't get Americans through the crisis. (Also, he might run for NYC mayor.)
World Bank Digs Deeper Into DLT and FinTech for Financial Inclusion
14.4.2020
The World Bank Group outlines new tech like DLT and stablecoins as crucial for financial inclusion
Wirex Payments Platform Hits 3 Million Users, Becomes Profitable
14.4.2020
Strong long term trends aside, the COVID-19 pandemic has recently hit Wirex card users’ retail spending
Square's Users Can Route Stimulus Payments to BTC-Friendly Cash App
13.4.2020
Square users can have their stimulus payments diverted to their Cash App accounts
Ripple Integration Brings Instant Payments to Thailand
11.4.2020
Azimo’s partnership with Siam Commercial Bank will deliver instant cross-border payments through RippleNet
Ledger Expands Crypto Payment Options with Crypto.Com Partnership
10.4.2020
Wallet producer Ledger allows its customers to pay with Bitcoin, Ether, XRP, Litecoin and Crypto.com Coin for its products via the Crypto.com wallet
Crypto Companies See Uptick in Volume Amid Global Uncertainty
9.4.2020
Although the economic machine is largely halted, some crypto companies have seen volume rise in recent weeks
Blockchain Traceability Overtakes Payments Among Major Corporations
8.4.2020
There are more major corporations using blockchain for traceability and provenance applications, than for payment and settlements, according to a new analysis of the Forbes Blockchain 50
Deutsche Bank Envisions Post Covid-19 Economy Accelerating Digital Payments
8.4.2020
Since the covid-19 outbreak wreaked havoc across the world’s economies, the global multinational investment bank Deutsche Bank has been encouraging the use of digital currencies. The firm’s Twitter account and macro strategist Marion Laboure have been tweeting regularly about...
BitcoinSV’s Social Platform Twetch Streamlines P2P Payments
8.4.2020
Users can now pay each other in BSV on the play for by tagging one another using the ‘/pay’ prefix
BIS Researchers Say Coronavirus Could Spur Central Banks to Adopt Digital Payments
3.4.2020
BIS researchers think COVID-19 may accelerate the adoption of digital payments and sharpen the debate over central bank digital currencies
Russian Official: Cryptocurrency Bill Completed — Effects on Payments, Exchanges, Miners
3.4.2020
The chairman of the Russian State Duma Committee on Financial Markets has confirmed that the bill which provides the regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies in Russia has been completed. The official explained key features of the bill, including how cryptocurrency exchanges and miners will...
‘Breakthrough’ as Lightning Uses Web's Forgotten Payment Code
2.4.2020
Lightning Labs believes its Lightning Service Authentication Tokens will do away with passwords and credit cards online
Celo to Issue At Least $15.7 Mln in Community Grants During 2020
1.4.2020
Cointelegraph spoke to Celo to find out what they look for in grant applicants and the network’s plans for 2020
Cannabis Shops Are Using Zap’s Lightning App During Coronavirus Cash Crunch
1.4.2020
The Lightning Network startup now offers fiat-friendly bitcoin payment tools. Cannabis dispensaries in Colorado are an early proving ground
Bitcoin’s Lightning Becomes Latest Protocol to Court Publishers With Micropayments
31.3.2020
With paywall systems for a whole bevy of assets, crypto payments could revolutionize the media industry – if demand actually matched supply
PayPal Is Hiring a Blockchain Strategy Director
31.3.2020
A blockchain-related job position is now available at the digital payment giant’s AML division