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Amex trademark filings suggest possible entry to the metaverse
15.3.2022
The major credit card company may be readying to provide “virtual concierge services” related to credit card transactions “in the metaverse and other virtual worlds.”
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
Russia Takes Down 4 Carding Sites With Over $260 Million in Crypto Turnover
12.2.2022
Law enforcement in Russia has blocked major sites on the dark web, including a carding market leader. The platforms have been seized amid ongoing investigations into hacking groups, with Russian authorities ramping up efforts to dismantle the cybercrime rings and detain their members. Interior...
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
CEO of Mirror Trading International Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme Arrested in Brazil
8.1.2022
Johann Steynberg, the wanted CEO of Mirror Trading International was recently arrested by Brazilian law enforcement after he was caught using a fake document. The arrest, which took place in the country’s Goiás province, was carried out by the Brazilian military police. Fake...
Tribal Credit raises $40M in 'hybrid' debt round funded by dollars and stablecoins
6.1.2022
The company is pushing new use cases for blockchain payments through its partnerships with Bitso and Stellar Development Foundation
Pakistan Freezes Over 1,000 Accounts and Cards Used For Crypto Trading
30.12.2021
Authorities in Pakistan have reportedly moved to seize hundreds of bank accounts and cards belonging to cryptocurrency traders. According to local media, they have been allegedly used to make transactions worth close to $300,000 through digital asset exchanges, including major platforms. Pakistan...
Binance to finalize acquisition of Swipe, paving for CEO exit
30.12.2021
The exchange acquired a majority stake in Swipe in July 2020 as part of a broader effort to advance mainstream adoption of crypto payments
Visa announces new crypto consulting service for merchants and banks
8.12.2021
Visa's new crypto consulting services to push for mainstream adoption of cryptocurrencies
Mastercard Launches First Crypto-Linked Payment Cards for Asia-Pacific Region
10.11.2021
Payments giant Mastercard is launching crypto-linked payment cards for the Asia-Pacific region in partnership with three crypto service providers. “For the first time, consumers and businesses in the Asia Pacific region will be able to apply for crypto-linked Mastercard credit, debit,...
BREAKING: Mastercard launches crypto-linked cards across Asia-Pacific
8.11.2021
From CBDCs to payments and up to crypto forensics, Mastercard has been highly active in the digital currency market
Mastercard plans to allow US partners to offer crypto loyalty rewards
25.10.2021
Millions of loyalty rewards program users who may have never had any knowledge or use of cryptocurrencies could soon have some exposure
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...
Crypto Exchange Bitfront Said to End Korean Services Ahead of Tough New Regulations
18.8.2021
U.S.-based crypto trading platform Bitfront is going to discontinue services in South Korea before stricter rules for the industry are enforced in September, Korean media reported. The exchange, a subsidiary of Japanese tech giant Line, is currently available to Korean traders. Line’s...
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
Venmo enables users to automatically buy crypto with ‘cash back’ rewards
11.8.2021
Paypal-owned payments firm Venmo has expanded its crypto support by enabling credit cardholders to convert their cash back rewards into four digital assets hosted on the platform
Paypal’s Venmo Launches ‘Cash Back to Crypto’ Feature to Auto Purchase Cryptocurrencies
11.8.2021
Venmo, a Paypal service, has introduced the “Cash Back to Crypto” feature to allow credit card customers to automatically buy four types of cryptocurrencies with their cash back without incurring transaction fees. Cash Back to Crypto on Venmo Payments giant Paypal announced Tuesday...
Swipe, IoTeX and CyberVein lead altcoins higher after Bitcoin hits $46K
9.8.2021
Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro shows IOTX, SXP and CVT racking up double-digit gains right as bulls pushed BTC price above $46,000
We have to be in the crypto space, Mastercard CEO says
30.7.2021
Mastercard is angling to become the go-to for governments and private entities when testing and rolling out central bank digital currencies or stablecoins
Crypto frenzy may be winding down, Visa CFO says
28.7.2021
This spring, crypto-related transactions using Visa were a significant boost to the company's cross-border volume, although this effect is beginning to wane