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Visa and 50 Crypto Platforms to Enable Cryptocurrency Payments at 70 Million Merchants
9.7.2021
Visa Inc. announced Wednesday that the transactions via crypto-linked Visa cards exceeded $1 billion in the first quarter. The company further said that it is partnering with 50 major cryptocurrency platforms “to launch card programs that make it easy to convert and spend digital currency...
BREAKING: Stablecoin firm Circle to go public in $4.5B blank-check deal
8.7.2021
Backed by American investment bank Goldman Sachs, Circle is a major stablecoin partner of payments giant Visa
Visa reports over $1 billion in crypto spending in H1 2021
7.7.2021
Payment giant Visa will continue connecting the crypto economy to its “network of networks” to support the broader digital transformation of financial services
Visa Crypto Card Users Spent Over USD 1B Globally This Year
7.7.2021
Payments giant Visa announced that crypto-linked card usage surpassed USD 1bn in the first half of 2021.
Their consumers globally spent more than USD 1bn worth of cryptocurrency on goods and services through Visa's crypto-linked cards in the first six months of the year, CNBC reported, citing...
BlockFi starts shipping Visa-backed Bitcoin rewards credit cards
7.7.2021
Cardholders will earn a percentage back in Bitcoin instead of airline miles or other cashback rewards
Bitcoin Still Commands the 9th Largest Market Capitalization in the World
3.7.2021
Despite the drop in value during the last three months, the leading crypto asset bitcoin is still the ninth most valuable asset in the world in terms of market capitalization. Moreover, bitcoin could flip some of the world’s most valuable assets in the future, as the crypto asset is 67% away...
Bank of Russia to Study Risks of Crypto Investing With Banks and Payment Providers
3.7.2021
The Central Bank of Russia (CBR) has set out to examine the risks associated with cryptocurrency investments. The regulator is going to conduct a dedicated study with the participation of major banks and payment processors operating in the Russian market. CBR Adds Crypto to Its Survey Program...
New Visa Card Allows Bakkt Users to Spend Bitcoin in Stores and Online
25.6.2021
Customers using the Bakkt app can now apply for a debit card which will enable them to pay with bitcoin at merchants that don’t currently take crypto. The virtual Visa card can be added to Apple Pay or Google Pay to purchase items at thousands of retailers supporting the mobile payment...
Visa, Paypal Invest in Crypto-Focused Blockchain Capital’s New $300 Million Fund
23.6.2021
Visa Inc. and Paypal have invested in Blockchain Capital’s new fund. The venture capital firm focuses exclusively on the crypto ecosystem and blockchain technology. Blockchain Capital Raises $300M for Its New Fund Blockchain Capital announced Tuesday that it has raised $300 million for...
Institutional exchange launches crypto debit card
22.6.2021
Touted for its ability to allow users to "leverage the digital assets in their day-to-day lives,” the Bakkt Visa debit card is now available for online and in-store purchases
Blockchain Capital secures $300M funding from PayPal, Visa
22.6.2021
Blockchain Capital has attracted investment from PayPal, Visa, and other investors to the tune of $300 million for its Fund V LP
PayPal, Visa & Other Investors Double Down On Their Crypto Investments
22.6.2021
Crypto- and blockchain-focused venture capital firm Blockchain Capital said it has raised USD 300m for its Fund V, with PayPal and Visa among the traditional investors who are still showing interest in the crypto industry.
"The fund was heavily oversubscribed at its [USD] 300 million hard...
Ether breaks $500 billion market cap for first time
12.5.2021
Bitcoin broke a $500 billion market capitalization in late December 2020
Visa and Tala Join Forces to Boost Cryptocurrency Adoption for Underbanked Populations
6.5.2021
Payments giant Visa and financial services provider Tala have partnered to boost cryptocurrency adoption in emerging markets. The collaboration aims to “make it easier for underbanked consumers to convert, store, and use cryptocurrencies.” Visa and Tala Boosting Crypto Adoption...
Visa Diving Into Cryptocurrency ‘in a Very, Very Big Way’ — CEO Outlines 5 Crypto Priorities
2.5.2021
Visa CEO Al Kelly says that the payments giant is leaning into the cryptocurrency space “in a very, very big way.” He outlines five key areas of crypto opportunities that Visa is focusing on, stating that his company is “extremely well-positioned.” Visa Is Focusing on...
Got crypto? Here are 3 debit cards that let you spend your stack
30.4.2021
Crypto debit cards are growing in popularity as holders look for effortless ways to spend their assets
5 Ways Visa Wants to Work with Crypto and CBDCs
28.4.2021
The Visa CEO Al Kelly has outlined five different opportunities his company sees for payments firms in the “crypto and bitcoin (BTC)” space – as well as the world of stablecoins and central bank-issued tokens.
In a Q2 2021 results earnings call, Kelly once again reaffirmed his and Visa’s position...
Digital Money 2025: What You Could Spend, Where You Could Invest, and How You Could Borrow?
20.4.2021
Cryptocurrencies have been on an incredible trajectory over the past 12 months, with the total market capitalization growing from $198 billion in April 2020 to more than $2 trillion today. This meteoric rise is coupled with increasing adoption from consumers driven by major announcements from...
Visa, JPMorgan and ING discuss Bitcoin, Ether and stablecoin development
16.4.2021
Forbes’ “2021 Blockchain 50 Symposium: Crypto Goes Corporate” event sheds light on Bitcoin’s role as an investment tool, along with the future of stablecoins
Visa and PayPal Can Be the Cosmos and Polkadot of CBDCs
9.4.2021
Existing payment players have a head start in the race to integrate central bank digital currencies worldwide, says our columnist