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Russian Senate Leader Predicts Use of CBDCs in BRICS Payment System
14.7.2024
Valentina Matvienko, Chairman of the Russian Federation Council, talked about the role of national digital currencies, also known as CBDCs, in increasing the use of national currencies in BRICS trade. Matvienko stated that a hypothetical BRICS bridge, a joint payment system, would leverage...
Putin Says BRICS Developing Independent Payment System Free From Political Pressure
12.6.2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin recently announced that the BRICS bloc aims to establish an independent payment system, free from political pressure and external interference. Putin stated that the addition of new members has increased BRICS’ share of global GDP to 36% and its share of...
Peru adopts India's UPI system to boost financial inclusion
7.6.2024
The Indian instant payment system is gradually making its way around the world. Soc India and Peru collaborate on payments
Crypto Biz: X payment system, Block moves into Bitcoin mining and more
26.4.2024
This week’s Crypto Biz examines X’s upcoming payment system, the NYSE’s potential 24/7 trading, Block’s expansion into Bitcoin mining, and more
BRICS Bloc Mulls Stablecoins, CBDC-Based System for International Settlements
23.4.2024
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov revealed that the BRICS bloc has been considering the use of stablecoins for its common rail payment systems. In an interview with TV BRICS, Ryabkov stated that the use of stablecoins and a connection linking the CBDCs of the participants were studied...
Kremlin Reveals Plans to Create a “Politics-Free” BRICS Blockchain-Based Payments System
8.3.2024
Yury Ushakov, an aide of Russian president Vladimir Putin, revealed plans to create a digital blockchain payment system for the BRICS bloc. Ushakov remarked that the countries of the group would benefit from implementing such a system for the use of governments, common people, and businesses...
BRICS to Develop Digital Currencies and Blockchain-Based Payment System
5.3.2024
BRICS nations announce plans to collaborate to launch an independent blockchain-based payment system, introducing their own digital currencies to streamline cost-effective transactions.
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BRICS Will Create Payment System Based on Digital Currencies and Blockchain: Report
5.3.2024
The five-nation BRICS group comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa will work on creating a payment system based on blockchain and digital technologies, a report by Russian news agency TASS said
eTukTuk Boosts Drivers’ Income by Up to 400% – What’s in it for Investors?
23.12.2023
Disclaimer: The text below is a press release that is not part of Cryptonews.com editorial content. eTukTuk is a holistic EV (electric vehicles) ecosystem designed specifically for developing economies. In addition to three-wheeler taxis that run on electricity, it consists of a blockchain...
GameSwift Introduces GS Pay To Bridge The Gap Between Web2 and Web3 Payments
19.12.2023
PRESS RELEASE. The GameSwift team is proud to introduce GS Pay, a revolutionary payment system and bank card that seamlessly converts in-game treasures into real money, unlocking a world where gaming fuels real-life purchases. As the gaming sector continues its exponential growth, the lines between...
Lesotho’s Entire Payment System Reportedly Goes Offline After Cyberattack
16.12.2023
The Central Bank of Lesotho recently confirmed that its payment system was attacked by unknown cybercriminals. The bank also acknowledged that the resulting downtime is making it “impossible for all local banks to honor inter-bank transactions in the country.” No Financial Loss Suffered...
City of Lugano integrates Polygon into its crypto-payment system
23.11.2023
Polygon has been a partner for the Swiss city since at least 2022, providing the infrastructure for its stablecoin
People’s Bank of China Tests Digital Yuan Payment Integration in Hong Kong
18.11.2023
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) are in the second phase of the integration tests of the digital yuan for payments and cross-border transactions in Hong Kong. This new phase includes more banks and the ability to use the Fast Payment System to...
Bank of Russia to Develop Digital Ruble Payment System With the UAE
11.11.2023
The Bank of Russia has announced it will create a joint payment system with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) using the digital ruble. Bank of Russia’s First Deputy Governor Olga Skorobogatova stated that the system would serve individuals and businesses alike and estimated its development would...
JPMorgan Launches Live Programmable Payments With JPM Coin, Siemens, FedEx Become Early Adopters
10.11.2023
JPMorgan Logo / Source: Adobe Banking firm JPMorgan has rolled out a programmable payment feature for institutional users of its blockchain-powered payment system, JPM coin. *JPMORGAN LAUNCHES PROGRAMMABLE PAYMENTS IN NEW BLOCKCHAIN PUSH — zerohedge (@zerohedge) November 10, 2023...
Bug in Fed’s payment system prevents bank customers from getting paid
4.11.2023
Banks stressed customer accounts “remain secure” and balances will be updated as soon as the issue is resolved
Bank of Russia Predicts Digital Ruble Won’t End Other Payment Methods
21.10.2023
The Central Bank of Russia does not expect the introduction of the digital ruble to end the popularity of other non-cash and cash payment options. According to statements offered by Alla Bakina, director of the bank’s national payment system department, other non-cash payment options have...
XRP Joins Roblox Payment System as Ripple Continues Post-SEC Expansion
17.10.2023
Ripple announced a new partnership with Roblox today, allowing the leading gaming platform to accept XRP as a form of payment. The partnership marks another important development in Ripple's ongoing business growth strategy since its legal victory over the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission...
China Debuts Digital Yuan Interconnection With Hong Kong Payment System During 19th Asian Games
10.10.2023
The Chinese digital yuan, China’s central bank digital currency (CBDC), now features an interconnection with the Hong Kong payment system, allowing tourists coming to mainland China to purchase and top up a digital yuan wallet. The system, created by the Digital Currency Research Institute...
China Connects Digital Yuan to Hong Kong’s Fast Payment System
6.10.2023
China has taken another step forward in its digital yuan pilot – connecting its CBDC platform to Hong Kong’s Fast Payment System (FPS).
The move will speed up cross-border digital yuan transactions and boost interoperability between the Mainland’s CBDC and international payment networks.
The...