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Louisiana takes first crypto payment over Bitcoin Lightning
19.9.2024
Louisiana is now taking crypto payments for state services, and its Wildlife and Fisheries Department has just taken the government’s first crypto payment
World Banking Giants Join Project Agora to Reengineer Cross Border Payments
18.9.2024
Over 40 leading private banking institutions have joined Project Agora, a Bank for International Settlements (BIS) initiative to integrate smart contracts to change the current payment flow standard. The objective is to design a system combining public and private money to enhance cross-border...
BNB Chain introduces gasless stablecoin payments initiative
18.9.2024
BNB Chain partners with major CEXs and wallets to introduce gasless stablecoin transfers, enhancing cross-chain liquidity
BNB Chain introduces gasless stablecoin payments initiative
18.9.2024
BNB Chain partners with major CEXs and wallets to introduce gasless stablecoin transfers, enhancing cross-chain liquidity
Australia’s central bank launches 3-year program for wholesale CBDC
18.9.2024
RBA Assistant Governor Brad Jones said the potential benefits of a retail CBDC in Australia appear modest or uncertain at present
Australia’s central bank launches 3-year program for wholesale CBDC
18.9.2024
RBA Assistant Governor Brad Jones said the potential benefits of a retail CBDC in Australia appear modest or uncertain at present
PayPal and Venmo's ENS integration to boost mainstream crypto adoption
17.9.2024
The new integration could bring Web2 and Web3 users together, which could be the key to unlocking true mainstream crypto payment adoption
Bitcoin.com Selects MoonPay as Exclusive Payments Partner
17.9.2024
Bitcoin.com, a pioneer in the cryptocurrency space since 2015, today announced an exclusive partnership with MoonPay to power payments for the platform’s 50+ million wallets. The agreement guarantees MoonPay as the only payments provider facilitating the buying and selling of Bitcoin and other...
Blockchain could help UK’s $14.5T payments sector, says trade group
17.9.2024
Trade group UK Finance hailed experiments on the Regulated Liability Network as a success but called for further talks with regulators to develop the system
Russian Central Bank Eyes Digital Currency to Overcome Cross-Border Payment Obstacles
17.9.2024
Elvira Nabiullina, head of Russia’s central bank, has highlighted challenges in cross-border settlements, including payment issues and falling trade volumes. She emphasized the importance of finding new solutions, such as using digital currencies and cooperating with global partners,...
UK Finance, Member Banks See Benefits During Experimental Phase of a Tokenization, CBDC Platform
17.9.2024
Barclays, Citi UK, HSBC and Natwest participated in the Regulated Liability Network test
More than 40 Firms Join Central Bank Group to Explore Tokenization for Cross-Border Payments
16.9.2024
More than 40 financial firms will join central bank group the Bank for International Settlements to explore how tokenization can enhance wholesale cross-border payments in Project Agorá, the BIS said on Monday
HTX Integrates Lightning Network for Faster Bitcoin Payments
15.9.2024
HTX has announced the integration of Bitcoin’s Lightning Network, a second-layer payments protocol designed to facilitate faster and cheaper transactions. This move aims to enhance the efficiency of Bitcoin payments and withdrawals on the platform, significantly reducing transaction times...
In-Depth Study Reveals Stablecoins as Pivotal Players in Global Finance
13.9.2024
As digital economies evolve, stablecoins emerge not just as mere facilitators for crypto trading but as pivotal tools in global financial systems. A comprehensive report by Castle Island Ventures and Brevan Howard Digital, sponsored by Visa, unveils the profound impact of stablecoins on monetary...
North Carolina resists the CBDC tide with new payments ban
13.9.2024
A new law in North Carolina seeks to ban CBDCs in the state, but there are questions about whether the new legislation is even legal.
Ride-hailing app Tada integrates TON crypto payments for Singapore rides
13.9.2024
TON executive Harvey Kim told Cointelegraph that a new ride-hailing Telegram Mini App will accept Toncoin and USDT on TON
Grayscale Launches XRP Trust — Cites Potential to Transform Legacy Financial Systems
13.9.2024
Grayscale Investments has created a new trust for XRP, allowing accredited investors to gain exposure to the cryptocurrency known for facilitating cross-border transactions. The Grayscale XRP Trust functions like other single-asset crypto investment vehicles, holding only XRP. Grayscale’s...
Stablecoins Increasingly Used for Savings, Payments in Emerging Countries, but Crypto Trading Still Leads: Report
12.9.2024
The report surveyed more than 2,500 cryptocurrency users in Brazil, Nigeria, Turkey, Indonesia and India
Crypto is used for payments in Georgia, not to get rich: Tbilisi Crypto City Guide
12.9.2024
The capital city of the country of Georgia boasts a small but vibrant crypto community that aims to put the country on the map
What ‘far-fetched’ scenarios could still send Bitcoin price to $0?
12.9.2024
Despite some dedicated critics saying otherwise, Bitcoin hitting $0 is extremely unlikely due to its strong global community, established infrastructure and historical resilience