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Samsung Pay adds crypto payment option with Alchemy Pay integration
8.10.2024
Already available on Google Pay, Alchemy Pay’s virtual card is now coming to Samsung Pay, giving users another seamless way to spend their crypto
Samsung Pay adds crypto payment option with Alchemy Pay integration
8.10.2024
Already available on Google Pay, Alchemy Pay’s virtual card is now coming to Samsung Pay, giving users another seamless way to spend their crypto
BRICS Unified Currency Deemed Premature by Russian Official
8.10.2024
Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister has stated that discussions on a single currency for the BRICS economic bloc are premature due to differences in financial regulation among member nations. Instead, the focus remains on enhancing financial sovereignty and exploring national currencies...
Ripple Boosts Cross-Border Transactions in Brazil With New Payment Solution
4.10.2024
Ripple is expanding its digital payments service in Brazil, partnering with Mercado Bitcoin to offer faster, cheaper cross-border transactions. This move positions Ripple Payments as a key player in the region’s crypto landscape, helping businesses move funds 24/7. With plans to streamline treasury...
PayPal, Ernst & Young settle first corporate payment via PYUSD stablecoin
3.10.2024
PayPal deepens its push into PYUSD for business transactions, making its first payment using the stablecoin
Mastercard Partners With Amazon to Digitize Payment Acceptance
3.10.2024
Mastercard and Amazon Payment Services have partnered to digitize payment acceptance in the Middle East and Africa. Under the partnership, Amazon will adopt Mastercard’s single touchpoint for payment processing across 40 markets, enabling faster, more secure transactions for merchants....
Putin: BRICS Nations Developing Own Payment and Settlement System
27.9.2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin has revealed plans for an independent payment system in collaboration with BRICS nations to secure foreign trade transactions. This move reflects a strategic shift aimed at increasing Russia’s and BRICS’s autonomy in global trade amid broader economic...
Russia Pushes for Sustainable BRICS Interbank Networks and Payment Systems
24.9.2024
Russia is pushing to develop independent interbank networks and payment systems within BRICS to boost the bloc’s financial influence. Moscow aims to expand cross-border settlements and the use of national currencies in BRICS trade, as part of a strategy to reduce dependence on Western financial...
Celsius token surges 300% a month after $2.5B payment to creditors
24.9.2024
Celsius token skyrockets 300% a month after paying $2.5 billion to creditors, marking a strong rebound in the aftermath of its bankruptcy settlement.
BRICS to Discuss Alternative Payment Platforms at Upcoming Summit
24.9.2024
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced that a report on alternative payment systems for BRICS nations will be presented at an upcoming summit in Kazan. The proposal, led by Brazilian President Lula da Silva, seeks to reduce reliance on traditional financial platforms. Lavrov emphasized...
Ripple Shifts 200M XRP, SEC Penalty Payment Soon?
23.9.2024
Ripple Labs recently transferred 200 million XRP tokens, valued at approximately $117.61 million. This transaction has sparked rumors…
Crypto-native travel agency launches Solana-based tokens and rewards
23.9.2024
Travala integrates Solana blockchain for seamless crypto payments, allowing hotel and flight bookings via SOL, USDT, and USDC
Crypto-native travel agency launches Solana-based tokens and rewards
23.9.2024
Travala has integrated the Solana blockchain for seamless crypto payments, allowing hotel and flight bookings via SOL, USDT and USDC
Bank of Korea to Launch CBDC Payment Trial in Supermarkets
22.9.2024
South Korea’s central bank, the Bank of Korea, will soon allow participants to use digital tokens for payments at supermarkets and convenience stores in a central bank digital currency (CBDC) trial. Starting in December, 100,000 participants will be part of this test. Retail partnerships...
US Sentences Nigerian Darknet Fraud Leader to Five Years in Prison for $6M Scheme
21.9.2024
A Nigerian national has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for his role in a massive darknet fraud scheme that intended to cause over $6 million in losses, according to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). Using various online aliases, Kaura led a global network selling stolen payment...
Bank of Canada just says no to retail CBDC in reshuffling of priorities
20.9.2024
Regulating and speeding up payments without a CBDC are more important to the Canadian central bank
Bank of Canada just says no to retail CBDC in reshuffling of priorities
20.9.2024
Regulating and speeding up payments without a CBDC are more important to the Canadian central bank
Crypto.com gains payment service license from Bahrain central bank
20.9.2024
Singapore-based cryptocurrency Crypto.com is reinforcing its regional presence with a Bahraini license following on approval in Dubai
Crypto.com gains payment service license from Bahrain central bank
20.9.2024
Singapore-based cryptocurrency Crypto.com is reinforcing its regional presence with a Bahraini license following its approval in Dubai
Louisiana Announces Crypto Payment Options for State Services
20.9.2024
The U.S. state of Louisiana has announced that residents can now use bitcoin, bitcoin lightning, and USD Coin to pay for state services through private, secure crypto wallets. “By introducing cryptocurrency as a payment option, we’re not just innovating; we’re providing...