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China and UAE Praise Potential Role of CBDCs in Cross-Border Trade
3.6.2024
China and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have acknowledged the crucial role of central bank digital currency (CBDC) in facilitating cross-border trade and investment. In a joint statement, the two countries expressed their commitment to deepening bilateral and multilateral cooperation with respect...
BlockDAG leads with 30,000x ROI and expands payment options, surpassing Ethena and Toncoin
2.6.2024
As Toncoin investors seek more stable opportunities and Ethena shows potential for recovery, BlockDAG rises as a formidable leader in the cryptocurrency market. With strategic expansions and diverse investment avenues, BlockDAG promises a platform capable of delivering a 30,000x return...
Navigating the waters of stablecoins: The Lummis-Gillibrand Payment Stablecoin Act
31.5.2024
In a move poised to bring significant changes to the digital currency landscape, United States Senators Kirsten Gillibrand & Cynthia Lummis have introduced a new bill aimed at regulating payment stablecoins. Known as the Lummis-Gillibrand Payment Stablecoin Act, this legislation sets...
Warren prods drug agencies about crypto links to fentanyl trade
31.5.2024
Senators Elizabeth Warren and William Cassidy say crypto has played an “increasingly prominent role” in the fentanyl industry
Israel to Launch Digital Shekel Test for Payment
29.5.2024
The "digital shekel," also known as the central bank digital currency (CBDC), is being developed at a faster pace by the Bank of Israel (BoI). The bank recently provided an update on May 28 that included preparations for the payment use case of the CBDC through the 'Digital Shekel Challenge'...
Paypal Expands PYUSD to Solana Blockchain for Better Payment Solutions
29.5.2024
Payments giant Paypal has made Paypal USD (PYUSD) available on the Solana blockchain, making the stablecoin “faster and cheaper to use.” Platforms like Crypto.com, Phantom, and Paxos are among the first to offer PYUSD on Solana, alongside Paypal and Venmo wallets. Paypal Makes PYUSD Available...
PayPal expands PYUSD to Solana, targets payment use cases
29.5.2024
PayPal’s PYUSD stablecoin is now available on Solana and Ethereum, offering a chain-agnostic experience for its users
Israel to Start Digital Shekel Challenge to Develop Payment Use Cases
29.5.2024
Israel's central bank is launching a challenge on the use of a central bank digital currency in payments as part of an "action plan for a possible issuance of the digital shekel."
Bank of Israel Launches Digital Shekel Challenge
29.5.2024
The Bank of Israel has announced the Digital Shekel Challenge, inviting various entities — private companies, public sector organizations, and academic institutions — to participate in the digital shekel’s experimental environment. The initiative aims to foster the development of innovative...
Diamonds Standard Co. uses precious gems to back payment network
21.5.2024
Diamond Standard Co. has introduced a blockchain payments system that uses diamonds as backing collateral for transactions
Tether and TON Partner with Oobit for USDT-to-Fiat Transactions via Mobile App
16.5.2024
Tether Operations Limited, the largest entity in the digital asset ecosystem, announced a strategic partnership with Oobit, a mobile payment app, and the TON Foundation on May 16.
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MoonPay Donates $1 Million To Stand With Crypto Ahead Of 2024 Elections
13.5.2024
MoonPay is donating $1 million to digital advocacy group Stand With Crypto ahead of the 2024 elections, the company confirmed to Crypto News Monday. The crypto payment service provider's donation comes on the heels of news that Stand With Crypto has launched a PAC to dunk pro-crypto candidates...
South African Fintech Startup Leseka Tech Signs Deal to Buy Payments Provider for $86M
12.5.2024
Lesaka Technologies, a fintech startup based in South Africa, recently signed a deal to acquire Adumo, a payment solutions provider, for nearly $86 million. Under the terms of the agreement, Lesaka Technologies will pay Adumo $12.5 million in cash. The funds will be sourced both internally and from...
Lightning Labs CTO Conducts First Mainnet Multi-Hop Asset Payment via Taproot Asset Channels
10.5.2024
Olaoluwa Osuntokun, co-founder and CTO of Lightning Labs, recently executed the first successful mainnet multi-hop asset payment using Taproot Asset channels, marking a new development in asset transfer capabilities over the Lightning Network. Asset Transfer Achieved on Lightning Network Using...
BlockDAG innovates with 10 new payment options and a surge to $0.007, eclipsing Bonk (BONK) and Dogwifhat (WIF) potentials
10.5.2024
Bonk (BONK) emerges from its meme coin status with robust community support and technological advancements. Similarly, Dogwifhat (WIF) transitions from its quirky origins to a token focused on rewarding long-term investment. Amidst these developments, BlockDAG distinguishes itself by not only...
Tether payment solutions expands to Eastern Europe
9.5.2024
Tether, the biggest company in the digital asset market, will strengthen its presence across Eastern Europe with a supplementary investment into CityPay.io. This top-rated payment company has a presence in more than 2,000 locations across Georgia, and Tether is the first stablecoin investing...
Bitpay Partners With Moonpay to Enhance Crypto Selling Experience on App
7.5.2024
On Tuesday, the crypto payments processor based in Atlanta, Bitpay, revealed its collaboration with Moonpay. The partnership, Bitpay emphasized, enables users to sell bitcoin and other crypto assets directly through the Bitpay app. Bitpay Now Allows Direct Sales via Moonpay Partnership Users of...
Meme Coin News: Tesla Adds DOGE Payments, Whale Buys $10.4M in PEPE
7.5.2024
This week read about:
Meme Coin News: Market Highlights
Tesla’s Updated Payment Methods Include Dogecoin
Dogeverse Presale Hits $13 Million Milestone
Whale Withdraws 1.238 Trillion PEPE
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Nigerian officials proposed secret crypto settlement, claims Binance CEO
7.5.2024
Binance CEO Richard Teng says the Nigerian government has set a dangerous precedent after inviting company executives to meetings before detaining them
Unveiling 2024’s leading crypto gateway digital payment solutions
7.5.2024
Now that 2024 has arrived, digital payments have changed a lot. This means that they now incorporate new technologies and ideas very smoothly. Among these changes are cryptocurrencies, which have shaken how we think about money and do business forever. These are crypto gateways – the missing link...