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Mastercard chooses 7 crypto startups for Start Path accelerator
28.7.2021
Mastercard keeps its focus on the digital asset industry, echoing moves by its main competitor Visa
Mastercard Launches Global Program to Help Cryptocurrency Startups Scale Their Innovations
28.7.2021
Payments giant Mastercard has launched a new, global program for cryptocurrency startups. Seven crypto companies have already joined the program. Together with Mastercard, they will work to “expand and accelerate innovation around digital asset technology and make it safer and easier...
Mastercard Enhancing Program for Cryptocurrency Wallets and Exchanges
21.7.2021
Payments giant Mastercard has announced that its crypto card program is being enhanced for cryptocurrency wallets and exchanges. The company said, “Making the process simpler will allow more banks and crypto partners the opportunity to offer their consumers the choice of paying with...
Privacy Is Key for Successful Digital Euro, Data Protection Body Says
22.6.2021
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has issued a call for EU institutions to uphold privacy when designing a digital version of the euro. The agency is ready to provide advice on data protection matters surrounding the project. Meanwhile, an ECB executive has vowed that the digital euro will...
Uphold obtains FINRA approval to acquire US broker-dealer
31.3.2021
The acquisition will reportedly allow Uphold to launch fractional equities in the United States in 2021
Crypto Firm Uphold Gets US OK to Buy Broker-Dealer JNK Securities
31.3.2021
Uphold is set to become one of the first cryptocurrency businesses in the U.S. to offer securities on an omnibus basis to retail investors, the company said
Uphold to Launch Crypto Card in Europe After Optimus Acquisition
3.2.2021
The firm plans to start rolling out its multi-asset debit card on the Optimus platform in Europe "shortly."
Uphold to launch crypto cards in Europe with new acquisition
3.2.2021
After launching a crypto debit card in the U.S., Uphold is planning to roll out a multi-asset crypto card in Europe in April 2021
IMVU's new blockchain-backed stablecoin goes live
12.1.2021
The token, which has gotten a lot of attention for its interesting way of placating U.S. regulators, is now live for IMVU users in over 140 countries
Social networks and the digital economy: A preview of IMVU’s VCOIN
7.1.2021
After getting some boundaries in which to operate from the SEC, IMVU's new blockchain-based token will be a major test case for crypto
Uphold will not delist XRP before court decision
4.1.2021
The payments processor and exchange is committing to only delist XRP if and when the lawsuit is resolved
Blockchain Coalition Launches Tradable Carbon Credit Token
1.12.2020
The UPCO2 token represents a certified measure of carbon dioxide and can be traded, held or burned to offset an individual’s carbon footprint
Universal Protocol Alliance introduces tradable carbon token
1.12.2020
“Combine a digital asset with a rainforest carbon offset and give everyone in the world access."
Cred customers demand answers after platform files for bankruptcy
9.11.2020
“We just want to know that our funds are safe,” said one Cred user
More People Dipping Toes Into Web Monetization
5.11.2020
Léonie Watson:
I do think that Coil and Web Monetization are at the vanguard of a quiet revolution.
Here’s me when I’m visiting Léonie’s site:
Enjoy the pennies!
My Coil subscription ($5/month) doles out money to sites I visit that have monetization set up and installed.
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Cred officially confirms suspension of fund inflows and outflows
29.10.2020
A supposed Uphold user said that the first issues on CredEarn started on Oct. 15
Cred Says Fraudulent Activity Led to Loss of Funds; Law Enforcement Investigating
28.10.2020
Decentralized lending platform Cred says it's cooperating with law enforcement over a "loss of funds."
Bitcoin Investor Sues IRS for Unlawful Seizure of Financial Records at 3 Crypto Exchanges
16.7.2020
Bitcoin investor Jim Harper has sued the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS), its commissioner, and a number of federal agents. He alleged that they unlawfully seized his private financial information from three cryptocurrency exchanges. Bitcoin Investor vs. IRS Bitcoin investor Jim Harper...
CNET Founder Launches Public Blockchain Network With Dollars Baked In
2.7.2020
Public Mint puts dollars on the blockchain so users can use money whether or not they have bank accounts
Crypto Users Can Now Buy Fractional Shares in Google, Tesla & More
25.6.2020
A new service from Uphold allows crypto holders in Latin America to invest in Amazon, Google, or Tesla for as little as 10,000 Satoshis