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Wages Paid in Bitcoin? Bill Introduced in Brazil Might Make It Possible
18.3.2025
The bill seeks to allow wages and other labor-linked payments to be partially settled using virtual assets in Brazil and also calls for educating workers about volatility and transaction security issues. Lawmakers to Review Bitcoin Wages Bill in Brazil A new bill has been introduced in Congress...
SOL, XRP Zoom 5% Higher as Bitcoin Grapples With $84K Level
15.3.2025
XRP rose 5% following a strong week for closely-related Ripple Labs, which bagged a payments license in the UAE and, per sources, is said to be on track for a close of its long-running court case against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Steak ‘n Shake Teases Bitcoin Payments Again
15.3.2025
On March 7, fast food chain Steak ‘n Shake posted a question on X asking, “Should Steak ‘n Shake accept bitcoin?” The post received a slew of responses from many well-known Bitcoin personalities including former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey and Bitcoin Core contributor Luke...
Moonpay Acquires Iron to Strengthen Enterprise Stablecoin Payment Solutions
14.3.2025
In a strategic move to enhance its enterprise payment solutions, crypto payments company Moonpay has acquired Iron, a startup specializing in stablecoin infrastructure, for at least $100 million. This acquisition, announced on March 13, 2025, marks Moonpay’s second significant purchase this...
Brazil to Push Cryptocurrency as a Priority for International BRICS Trade
14.3.2025
Brazil will push crypto initiatives, including a blockchain payment system, to expedite international trading as part of its presidency at BRICS this year. Local media stated this would be a priority for the South American giant’s plans for the organization. Brazil to Push Hard for Crypto...
Russia using Bitcoin, USDt for oil trades with China and India: Report
14.3.2025
Russian companies have been using cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and USDt to facilitate international trade with China and India, according to a Reuters report.Russian oil companies have been using crypto assets like Bitcoin (BTC) and Tether’s USDt (USDT) to accelerate international trades...
Bezos-Backed Stark Bank Rises as a Crypto Enabler in Brazil
14.3.2025
Stark Bank, a startup backed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has positioned itself as the go-to firm for serving cryptocurrency businesses in Brazil, filling the gap left by traditional institutions. The firm has built part of its business around this service offering, betting on the industry’s...
No, the Stablecoin Bill Isn't Built for Billionaires
13.3.2025
Elizabeth Warren claims that proposed stablecoin legislation gives Elon Musk a “clear runway” to control U.S. money and payments. It doesn't
Ripple Bags Dubai License to Offer Crypto Payments in UAE
13.3.2025
Payments utility is also expected to drive greater stablecoin adoption in the UAE for their real time settlement value proposition
Ripple secures Dubai license to offer crypto payments in UAE
13.3.2025
Blockchain payment provider Ripple received full regulatory approval from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) to offer cross-border crypto payment services in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).The company announced on March 13 that it had secured its DFSA license, allowing it to operate...
Bitcoin Miner Bitdeer Increases BTC Holdings by 75% to 1,039 BTC in Two Months
12.3.2025
The company redirected mining rigs to self-mining as customer delayed payments during bitcoin's price drop
Crypto Payments Firm Mesh Raises $82M as Stablecoin Adoption Soars
11.3.2025
The fundraising was completed using PayPal's PYUSD stablecoin and was led by Paradigm
Russia Begins Piloting Digital Gold System for International Settlements
7.3.2025
The program, currently in its pilot stages, is part of a test to examine the feasibility of using gold assets for finalizing international exchanges involving Russia. Capital Lab partner Evgeny Shatov stated that digital gold assets can help the nation bypass sanctions and reduce its dependence...
Law firm to challenge Turkey’s ban on crypto payments
5.3.2025
A positive ruling could pave the way for new business models in Turkey, particularly for crypto exchanges seeking licenses
Law firm to challenge Turkey’s ban on crypto payments
5.3.2025
A positive ruling could pave the way for new business models in Turkey, particularly for crypto exchanges seeking licenses
Law firm to challenge Turkey’s ban on crypto payments
5.3.2025
A positive ruling could pave the way for new business models in Turkey, particularly for crypto exchanges seeking licenses
Law firm to challenge Turkey’s ban on crypto payments
5.3.2025
A positive ruling could pave the way for new business models in Turkey, particularly for crypto exchanges seeking licenses
Circle's USDC to be First USD Stablecoin in Japan
4.3.2025
SBI VC Trade will be the first to list Circle’s stablecoin under the country’s new payments framework
U.S. Senate Expected to Vote on Erasing IRS's Crypto Broker Rule That Threatens DeFi: Source
3.3.2025
Senate leaders are said to be queuing up votes to reverse two Biden-era regulations tied to digital assets: the IRS DeFi rule and a CFPB digital-payments rule
Hubpay, Aquanow Launch Regulated Crypto Payments in UAE
1.3.2025
Hubpay, a United Arab Emirates-based cross-border payments platform, has partnered with Aquanow, a digital asset infrastructure provider, to launch a regulated cryptocurrency payments facility for businesses in the Middle East country. Collaboration Bolsters UAE’s Digital Asset Hub Ambition Hubpay...