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Altcoin roundup: Crypto credit cards could be the missing link to mass adoption
24.7.2021
Hodling is nice, but eventually, everyone wants to buy something. This is why crypto debit and credit cards are key to mass adoption
New York Fed Survey Shows Inflation Expectations Highest Ever Recorded
13.7.2021
American inflation expectations have surged according to the results of the latest New York Federal Reserve Survey of Consumer Expectations. The presumed inflation rate tapped the highest point since 2013 and alongside the forecast of lower purchasing power, consumer debt and fears of a housing...
BlockFi starts shipping Visa-backed Bitcoin rewards credit cards
7.7.2021
Cardholders will earn a percentage back in Bitcoin instead of airline miles or other cashback rewards
South Africa Bank Blocks Clients From Buying Crypto on Binance, Exchange Rejects Allegations
23.6.2021
A South African bank, Absa, has reportedly blocked use of its credit cards for users buying cryptocurrencies on international exchanges, according to one media report. The claims come after clients of the financial institution reported receiving a text message informing them of the suspension...
Institutional exchange launches crypto debit card
22.6.2021
Touted for its ability to allow users to "leverage the digital assets in their day-to-day lives,” the Bakkt Visa debit card is now available for online and in-store purchases
Danske Bank Takes Position on Cryptocurrencies, Will Not Interfere With Crypto Trading
19.6.2021
Danske Bank will not block credit cards used in crypto trading, according to its newly announced position on cryptocurrencies. The Danish bank would also accept deposits related to crypto investments, although it follows a cautious approach towards decentralized digital assets. Denmark’s...
Mastercard adds 6 blockchain payments startups to accelerator program
3.5.2021
The "fintech innovators" will receive direct support from Mastercard as they bring their products and services to market
Got crypto? Here are 3 debit cards that let you spend your stack
30.4.2021
Crypto debit cards are growing in popularity as holders look for effortless ways to spend their assets
Visa plans to allow partners to settle fiat transactions with crypto
29.3.2021
Visa’s partners will be able to exchange USDC over the payment network to clear transactions made in fiat currency
3 reasons why StormX (STMX) price has rallied 2,800% in 2021
25.3.2021
StormX has quietly rallied more than 2,800% since February as the project's crypto rewards program and plans to launch a debit card bear fruit for early investors
BlockFi clients earn record interest payments in February
1.3.2021
Zac Prince, BlockFi’s CEO, said his company paid out 450 in BTC, 5,000 in ETH and 6 million in stablecoins last month
As Visa and Mastercard raise fees, merchants may look to crypto
24.2.2021
Cryptocurrencies have fees, but so do payment cards
Darknet Market Joker’s Stash Retires After Raking in $1 Billion in Cryptocurrencies
14.2.2021
One of the largest darknet marketplaces for selling identity data and stolen credit card information, Joker’s Stash retired last month after making off with a cool $1 billion in cryptocurrencies. Weeks ago, U.S. and European officials seized some of the web portal’s servers tied...
Mastercard Will Let Merchants Accept Payments in Crypto This Year
10.2.2021
The payments giant plans to support digital currency transactions directly on network
Major Darknet Marketplace for Stolen Cards Shuts Down After Making Over $1 Billion in Bitcoin
20.1.2021
The longest-running marketplace for stolen credit cards on the darknet has announced the shutting down of its services. The administrator of Joker’s Stash, founded in 2014, stated that the site would be taken down in February. Site Generated Over $1 Billion in BTC ‘Over the Past...
Gemini exchange to launch credit card with 3% cashback rewards paid in Bitcoin
14.1.2021
Gemini Credit Card will allow users to earn rewards paid in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies
Winklevoss-Founded Gemini to Offer Credit Card With Crypto Rewards
14.1.2021
Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange and custodian founded by the Winklevoss brothers, has launched the Gemini Credit Card offering cryptocurrency rewards. Read more: Gemini Donates $50K to HRF to Help Fund Another Round of Bitcoin Developers in 2021
Visa abandons $5.3B Plaid acquisition in the face of DoJ antitrust suit
12.1.2021
The Justice Department's November suit has reversed the planned merger
Visa, Blockfi Launching Credit Card With Bitcoin Rewards — Get BTC Back on All Transactions
2.12.2020
Blockfi has unveiled a credit card with bitcoin rewards in collaboration with Visa. This is “the first credit card that lets you earn bitcoin back with every purchase,” Blockfi detailed. Visa Credit Card Offering Cash Back in Bitcoin Crypto financial services provider Blockfi announced...
Visa will facilitate USDC payments, thanks to fresh partnership
2.12.2020
This could significantly lower the barrier to entry for stablecoin use