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Credit cards can bridge Web2 to Web3, says music industry exec
30.1.2023
As decentralized finance continues to become more mainstream, traditional financial tools can serve as a bridge from Web2 to Web3 for those who still remain skeptical
Fish Play Pokémon Scarlet And Violet, Accidentally Commit Credit Card Fraud
20.1.2023
A YouTuber created an alternative Nintendo Switch controller for their pet fish, which allows them to play video games on livestream. That fish managed to spend real money on some digital purchases while trying to beat a gym leader in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet (h/t: GamesRadar). And all of this...
Uniswap to allow users to buy cryptocurrency using debit and credit cards
20.12.2022
Users of the decentralized exchange will also be able to use bank transfers to purchase crypto
Payments company Curve bids for BlockFi's 87,000 credit card customers
14.11.2022
A Curve spokesperson has confirmed they have been in negotiations to acquire BlockFi's credit card program's customers since Nov. 12
Japanese Credit Card Giant JCB Begins CBDC Pilot in Tokyo
25.10.2022
The Japanese credit card giant JCB is set to begin a central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot that will intentionally make use of technology similar to that used by the central Bank of Japan in its own digital yen experiments....
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Credit Cards Should Not Be Used for Crypto Transactions, Taiwan’s Financial Watchdog Says
24.7.2022
The financial regulator of Taiwan has asked local banks not to allow the use of cards for payments in transactions involving cryptocurrencies, local media revealed. The authority says these assets are risky while associated cash flows are hard to monitor. Taiwanese Regulator Urges Banks Not...
Buying crypto with credit card is now indirectly banned in Taiwan
22.7.2022
In its note to banking sector, a chief financial regulator likens virtual assets to online gambling
Taiwan Set to Ban Crypto Purchases Using Credit Cards: Report
22.7.2022
The country's financial regulator sent a letter to the banking association asking credit card companies to stop taking on crypto firms as merchants
New American Express Credit Card Lets Shoppers Earn Crypto Rewards Tradable Across 100+ Cryptocurrencies
12.6.2022
American Express and Abra are launching a new credit card that will allow shoppers to earn cryptocurrency rewards “tradable across over 100 different cryptocurrencies” without annual or foreign transaction fees. American Express and Abra Launching Crypto Rewards Credit Card American...
Two credit card firms in Israel to let cardholders buy Bitcoin
18.5.2022
Two Israel-based credit card companies, Max and Isracard, have started working on Bitcoin investment and cashback solutions via a credit card
Gemini crypto exchange launches credit card in United States
14.4.2022
Users can get their cashback reward in over 60 different cryptocurrencies supported by Gemini
NFT Marketplace Opensea to Add Credit Card, Apple Pay Support via Moonpay
1.4.2022
According to the firm Moonpay, the non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace Opensea plans to accept credit card payments using the company’s payment infrastructure. The move follows Opensea gathering $23.5 billion in all-time sales volume, and the company’s recent Solana support...
No credit for crypto — users react to Russia-issued credit card ban
8.3.2022
"Visa and Mastercard dig their own graves by politicizing their products and pushing people all over the world toward Bitcoin," said Marty Bent
BitYard Partnering With Transak – Smooth the Way for Crypto Credit Card Payments
6.3.2022
PRESS RELEASE. BitYard and credit card service provider – Transak, muscle into India and Mid Asia for 1 billion crypto market. Transak’s Background Transak enables developers with seamless and easy-to-integrate crypto onboarding infrastructure technologies, in line with their...
Amex CEO hints at exploring ways to allow credit card holders to redeem points for crypto
25.1.2022
“We’re exploring other ways, potentially, to redeem your membership rewards points, but I don’t think you’re going to see an American Express card linked to cryptocurrency anytime soon," said Stephen Squeri
Elon Musk dumps $1.1B in Tesla stock, NYCCoin launches with mayor’s blessing and Mastercard pushes crypto-linked cards in Asia: Hodler’s Digest, Nov. 7-13
14.11.2021
Survey: 14% of Americans Want Crypto Rewards for Using Their Credit Cards
16.10.2021
During the last few years, prepaid cards that offer cryptocurrency rewards have grown popular and a number of digital asset payment cards offer these types of rewards. This means instead of accruing frequent flyer miles or points, consumers get rewarded in crypto assets every time they make...
Denied for Credit Card Even With a Good Credit Score? Here’s What You Can Do
2.9.2021
Achieving a good Credit Score is a goal that almost every financially ambitious individual is striving for. From naive students to financially experienced professionals and everyone in between, everyone wants to boost this magical number a little bit more. However, there’s one thing that even...
American investors inclined to buy crypto with credit card, new study reveals
20.8.2021
Out of the 1,000 respondents, 21% plan to take on consumer debt for buying cryptocurrency while more than 20% have decided to use either their bank savings or refinancing homes
Nintendo's Parent Guide To Securing Credit Cards From Kids
13.8.2021
If you’re a parent, you know. Children can rack up in-game charges if you’re not careful. Not every mom or dad is, or even knows to be, so Nintendo is here to help.Read more