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Stripe acquires stablecoin platform Bridge for $1.1B: Techcrunch founder
21.10.2024
The deal marks one of crypto’s largest acquisitions, allowing more businesses to deal in stablecoins.
Russia Vows to Launch Domestic Payment System to Render Western Sanctions Obsolete
21.10.2024
Russia is determined to create a domestic payment system to conduct trade and international transactions free from current disruptions. Mikhail Mishustin, Prime Minister of Russia, stated that this will be a joint effort by many institutions to achieve a principles-based system instead of...
Bitcoin Mining vs. AI Hosting: The Unexpected Parallels Unveiled
19.10.2024
Bitcoin miners and artificial intelligence (AI) cloud providers, along with high-performance computing (HPC) operators, share an unexpected bond in their quest for computing muscle. As the cryptocurrency scene shifts, some bitcoin mining setups are finding fresh purpose in the fast-growing fields...
Singapore’s DBS introduces ‘Token Services’ to enable blockchain-based banking
18.10.2024
DBS Bank, the largest bank in Singapore by assets, has rolled out a suite of new services dubbed…
Singapore's DBS Bank Starts New Suite of Tokenized Banking Services for Institutional Clients
18.10.2024
The Singaporean banking giant wants to help clients optimize liquidity management and streamline operational workflows
DBS rolls out blockchain-based banking for institutions
18.10.2024
DBS Bank has launched its “DBS Token Services” for real-time blockchain payment settlements, using smart contracts for enhanced security and transparency
DBS rolls out blockchain-based banking for institutions
18.10.2024
DBS Bank has launched its “DBS Token Services” for real-time blockchain payment settlements, using smart contracts for enhanced security and transparency
Behind Alchemy Pay and Yellow Card’s Bold Plan for African Crypto Adoption
18.10.2024
Alchemy Pay and Yellow Card have teamed up to make cryptocurrency more accessible in Africa. Alchemy Pay’s on-ramp product will utilize Yellow Card’s payment infrastructure in 20 African countries, allowing users to purchase crypto with their local fiat currencies. This partnership aims...
20-Year Prison Sentence Looms for Man Accused of Crypto Money Laundering Scheme
18.10.2024
A North Carolina man has been indicted for allegedly laundering more than $380,000 in a wire fraud scheme, according to the Department of Justice. The suspect is accused of moving illicit funds through payment platforms and cryptocurrency exchanges, transferring over $240,000 to crypto addresses....
Paypal Expands Crypto Reach: 60 Million Venmo Users Now Linked to Moonpay
18.10.2024
Venmo’s 60 million users can now fund transactions on the Moonpay platform, thanks to a new integration announced by Paypal. U.S. users can use Venmo balances, linked bank accounts, or cards to buy and sell cryptocurrencies through Moonpay, expanding payment flexibility. However, this option...
Cyprus freezes crypto applications ahead of EU-wide MiCA transition
17.10.2024
The CySEC has warned crypto asset service providers of coming changes as the continent braces for MiCA
Brazil Pushes BRICS to Shift From US Dollar, Advocating National Currencies in Global Trade
17.10.2024
Brazil pushes for a shift away from the U.S. dollar within the BRICS alliance, advocating for more use of national currencies in trade among member countries. As the group expands, discussions on alternative payment platforms are gaining momentum ahead of the BRICS summit in Kazan. Brazil aims...
Thailand's oldest bank announces stablecoin remittance services
16.10.2024
The Siam Commercial Bank Public Company, founded in 1907, was the first bank established in the South Pacific country
Thailand’s oldest bank announces stablecoin remittance services
16.10.2024
The Siam Commercial Bank Public Company, founded in 1907, was the first bank established in the South Pacific country
DIFC Courts launch new suite of digital services at GITEX Global 2024
16.10.2024
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts have unveiled an innovative suite of digital public services featuring the…
Nansen ‘Beyond DeFi’ report highlights $3.2B market for AI services
15.10.2024
The report indicated that DePIN and NodeFi may be the most profitable verticals for decentralized finance going forward
Paxos debuts new stablecoin payment platform with Stripe
15.10.2024
Paxos’ goal is to support assets and chains based on customers’ interests and its own end-user preferences, the company said
Ripple Labs Partners with Amazon for XRP Payment Integration
15.10.2024
In a groundbreaking development, Amazon has officially confirmed a wide-scale partnership with Ripple Labs, enabaling XRP, Ripple’s digital…
Ripple Names Exchange Partners for Stablecoin RLUSD, Awaits NYDFS Approval
15.10.2024
Ripple's upcoming stablecoin will leverage its established position for payments and be a key bridge for real-world asset tokenization, Ripple Labs President Monica Long told CoinDesk in an interview
How Bitcoin Miners Are Tapping Into the AI Gold Rush – Part 2
13.10.2024
The following guest post comes from Bitcoinminingstock.io, the one-stop hub for all things bitcoin mining stocks, educational tools, and industry insights. Originally published on Sept. 3, 2024, it was penned by Bitcoinminingstock.io author Cindy Feng. In the piece, Feng follows up on her first...