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Hashing It Out: MobileCoin CEO says crypto must make space for more women
14.9.2023
Sara Drakeley says crypto has a reputation for being a ”bro space” and urges the industry to make provisions that would attract more women to the field
How businesses can accept payments in crypto?
14.9.2023
With the dynamic shift in the global economy, businesses everywhere are exploring how to accept Bitcoin payments. With a surge in companies integrating crypto payment processing systems, notably in the US, the world is witnessing a meteoric rise in the acceptance of such payment forms. This...
MobileCoin Appoints New CEO for Global Expansion of Crypto Payments
14.9.2023
MobileCoin, a privacy-focused payments network and the builder of Signal's crypto payments feature, has moved its chief technology officer, Sara Drakeley, into the chief executive officer position.
According to the press release, Drakeley's appointment emphasizes the company's plans to "amplify...
Coinbase CEO Confirms Exchange Will Support Lightning, Which Dramatically Speeds Up Bitcoin Payments
13.9.2023
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says the crypto exchange will indeed add support for the Lightning Network, one of the biggest endorsements yet for the blockchain that makes bitcoin (BTC) a more realistic option for payments by dramatically speeding up transactions
Paypal Offers More Crypto Payment Options for Web3 Merchants in US
13.9.2023
Payment processor Paypal announced it’s introducing on- and off-ramps to facilitate crypto payments for Web3 platforms. Once integrated, merchants in the sector will be able to employ them to expand their user base by connecting to Paypal’s payments system. Paypal Launches On-...
Lightspark CEO David Marcus Profiles Bitcoin as Global Payment Network
13.9.2023
David Marcus, CEO of Lightspark and co-creator of Diem, Meta’s failed cryptocurrency project, explained his intentions of turning Bitcoin into a global payments network. Marcus explained that there was no universal protocol for sending value over the internet and that we were still in...
PayPal Enhances Crypto Offering with USD Conversion Service
12.9.2023
Payments giant PayPal is expanding its cryptocurrency offerings with the introduction of a USD conversion service.
The new "off ramp" service enables users to seamlessly convert their digital currencies into US dollars, the company said in a recent press release.
With this service, crypto wallet...
Wirex and Polygon CDK Join Forces to Revolutionize Digital Payments With W-Pay
12.9.2023
PRESS RELEASE. Wirex, a major player in crypto payments with over 6 million users, has chosen to partner with Polygon CDK (Chain Development Kit) to create a new App Chain focused on payments, named W-Pay. This move marks a significant development in the world of cryptocurrency payments....
Privacy prevails and cypherpunks write code at Baltic Honeybadger
12.9.2023
The Riga cypherpunk reunion convened around the Lightning Network, privacy and a strong anti-CBDC sentiment
PayPal to facilitate Web3 payments with On and Off Ramps
12.9.2023
PayPal has announced the launch of On and Off ramps for its services. This will enable wallets, decentralized applications, and NFT marketplaces to allow users to trade cryptocurrencies in the US. They are subject to all the relevant regulations of the country. However, the fact that PayPal...
Bitcoin will bring global payments out of the ‘fax era' — Ex-PayPal boss
12.9.2023
Marcus said there’s still no universal protocol when it comes to transferring money, unlike information which can be shared via email
Visa explores USDC settlement payments on Solana blockchain
11.9.2023
Visa, a giant in the financial services industry, recently announced its expansion into USDC payments on the Solana blockchain. This news signifies a significant adoption of cryptocurrency for Visa and marks the first step towards borderless payments, carried out virtually with no intermediaries...
What is Monero? A Brief History of the World’s Top Privacy Coin
11.9.2023
Monero currently occupies the foremost position among privacy cryptocurrencies in terms of market capitalization. The following Learning and Insights explainer briefly delves into the origins and development of Monero (XMR), emphasizing its distinctive features, such as anonymous transactions...
India’s Central Bank Digital Currency Has 1.5M Users, 300K Merchants, Says RBI Chief
11.9.2023
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das has revealed that India’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) now has around 1.5 million users. In addition, over 300,000 merchants are currently accepting payments in digital rupees, and the pilot is being operated through 13 banks in...
FTX seeks to reverse payments made to Shaq, Naomi Osaka and Miami Heat
11.9.2023
FTX laid out the millions it paid to the likes of Shaquille O’Neal, Naomi Osaka and other high-profile people it’s looking to get back
FTX Looking to Recover Millions Paid to Athletes and Sports Clubs
10.9.2023
Advisers working for FTX have analyzed if some payments made by the failed crypto exchange to sports stars and organizations can be returned. The money went to celebrity athletes, including basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal, and sports teams like the NBA’s Miami Heat and Formula 1’s Mercedes under...
JPMorgan Mulls Blockchain-Based Deposit Token, Report
10.9.2023
America’s biggest bank by assets, JPMorgan Chase, is exploring a blockchain-based deposit token for cross-border payments and interbank transfers. If approved by regulators, the banking giant may create the digital asset, which would be different from its existing JPM Coin as it could be used...
FTX Advisors Investigate Recovery of Pre-Collapse Payments to Shaq, Naomi Osaka, and More
9.9.2023
FTX Group advisers are investigating the possibility of reclaiming millions of dollars paid to celebrities, including Shaquille O'Neal and Naomi Osaka, for their endorsements of Sam Bankman-Fried's cryptocurrency platform before its collapse....
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Ripple Acquires Crypto Financial Services Company Fortress Trust
8.9.2023
Ripple, a leading blockchain and cryptocurrency company, has acquired Fortress Trust, a Nevada-licensed financial services provider for the crypto industry. The purchase expands Ripple’s regulatory licenses and infrastructure to bolster its position in enterprise blockchain solutions. Ripple...
Why Freelancers Are Turning to Blockchain for Payments
8.9.2023
Freelancing has become a significant part of the global job market in recent years. As traditional job roles evolve, more people are choosing freelance work to have flexible schedules and diverse income streams....
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