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El Salvador makes Bitcoin payments voluntary in $1.4B IMF loan deal
19.12.2024
El Salvador struck a loan deal with the IMF in which it will make Bitcoin acceptance voluntary and roll back government involvement in Bitcoin-related projects
Bitgo, Kraken Partner With FTX for Jan. 3 Payment Distribution
16.12.2024
FTX Trading Ltd. (FTX) and its affiliated debtors have locked in Jan. 3, 2025, as the kickoff day for their court-endorsed Chapter 11 Reorganization Plan. FTX Creditor Distribution Is Coming Soon According to the press release, this date will also act as the debut distribution record for creditors...
Bitcoin ETF ads spotted on China’s Alipay payment app
12.12.2024
Alipay’s mainland Chinese users spotted an ad inviting them to invest up to $137 daily in a fund with indirect exposure to a US spot Bitcoin ETF and Coinbase
Floki, Mastercard launch 13-crypto debit card in Europe
9.12.2024
Floki is one of a growing number of crypto firms issuing their own regional payment cards that let users spend cryptocurrencies
Floki, Mastercard launch 13-crypto debit card in Europe
9.12.2024
Floki is one of a growing number of crypto firms issuing their own regional payment cards that let users spend cryptocurrencies
El Salvador to Change Bitcoin Law as Part of New IMF Deal: FT
9.12.2024
Salvadoran merchants reportedly will no longer be compelled to accept bitcoin as a means of payment anymore
Bitcoin is a competitor to gold, not the US dollar, reiterates Fed’s Powell
5.12.2024
US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell also dismissed the idea that people see Bitcoin as a symbol of a lack of faith in the US dollar
Virgin Voyages Introduces ‘Industry-First’ Bitcoin-Payment Option for Cruises
3.12.2024
Virgin Voyages has unveiled its Annual Pass, a bold first in the cruising world that allows cryptocurrency payments, including bitcoin (BTC). This offering brings a fresh twist to travel payments and aligns with the company’s forward-thinking ethos. All Aboard! Virgin Voyages Accepts Bitcoin...
BTC Payment at Street Vendors; World Amused By Kenya’s Video
3.12.2024
Kenya, known for its innovative financial systems, has made another leap in the cryptocurrency space with the integration…
Crypto payment firm Dtcpay shifts to stablecoin-only payments model
3.12.2024
By January 2025, Dtcpay will drop support for Bitcoin and Ether to focus on stablecoin payments exclusively
Digital euro preparation continues as holding limit, privacy debated
2.12.2024
Preparation for the launch of the digital euro CBDC continues with an eye toward a potential October 2025 launch decision
Central banks favor legacy instant payment systems over CBDCs
29.11.2024
TradFi looks safe on the international payments market for the foreseeable future, despite advances in blockchain solutions
LaFinteca and UTORG Announce Strategic Partnership to Expand Cryptocurrency Payment Solutions in Latin America and Europe
29.11.2024
PRESS RELEASE. LaFinteca, a leading financial services company in Latin America, today announced a strategic partnership with UTORG, a top provider of cryptocurrency solutions in Europe. This collaboration aims to integrate UTORG’s advanced technologies into LaFinteca’s operations...
Bitcoin Miner IREN Surges on Renewed AI Interest, Possible BTC Dividend Payment
27.11.2024
IREN is seeing a resurgence of interest from tech data centers to host their AI-related computing machines.Company executives also see the potential to pay a dividend in 2025.The shares rose nearly 30% after the earnings conference call, outperforming peers
Deutsche Bank Invests in Blockchain Payment Network Partior
27.11.2024
Deutsche Bank joined Partior's Series B funding round as a strategic investor.Partior raised a total of $80 million in the round.Other investors in the blockchain-based clearing firm include JPMorgan, Jump Trading and Standard Chartered
Trump Media hints at crypto trading, payments in TruthFi trademark filing
22.11.2024
The new trademark filing from Trump Media and Technology Group mentions digital wallets, cryptocurrency payment processing services, and a digital asset trading platform.
Mastercard, JPMorgan integrate blockchain payment solutions
21.11.2024
Mastercard Multi-Token Network is connecting with JPMorgan's ambitious Kinexys Digital Payments for faster settlement
Payments Giant Stripe Brings Crypto Services to Aptos as Circle's USDC Stablecoin Launch on the Network
21.11.2024
The integrations aim to boost global payments and decentralized finance on the Aptos network
India Expands Payment Ties With Regional Partners to Strengthen Cross-Border Financial Networks
21.11.2024
India’s expanding payment ties with nations like UAE and Sri Lanka highlight a push for seamless transactions, paired with cautious central bank digital currency (CBDC) advancements. India’s Growing Regional Payment Ties Signal a New Financial Era India is broadening its payment linkages with...
MoonPay Launches Balances: A Revolutionary Payment Solution for the Decentralized Ecosystem
13.11.2024
MoonPay, the leading global crypto payments company, announced today the launch of MoonPay Balance, a groundbreaking payment solution that brings the convenience of pre-funded fiat balances to the decentralized crypto ecosystem. Previously, fiat balances only existed on centralized exchanges...