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Ride-hailing app Tada integrates TON crypto payments for Singapore rides
13.9.2024
TON executive Harvey Kim told Cointelegraph that a new ride-hailing Telegram Mini App will accept Toncoin and USDT on TON
Grayscale Launches XRP Trust — Cites Potential to Transform Legacy Financial Systems
13.9.2024
Grayscale Investments has created a new trust for XRP, allowing accredited investors to gain exposure to the cryptocurrency known for facilitating cross-border transactions. The Grayscale XRP Trust functions like other single-asset crypto investment vehicles, holding only XRP. Grayscale’s...
Stablecoins Increasingly Used for Savings, Payments in Emerging Countries, but Crypto Trading Still Leads: Report
12.9.2024
The report surveyed more than 2,500 cryptocurrency users in Brazil, Nigeria, Turkey, Indonesia and India
Crypto is used for payments in Georgia, not to get rich: Tbilisi Crypto City Guide
12.9.2024
The capital city of the country of Georgia boasts a small but vibrant crypto community that aims to put the country on the map
What ‘far-fetched’ scenarios could still send Bitcoin price to $0?
12.9.2024
Despite some dedicated critics saying otherwise, Bitcoin hitting $0 is extremely unlikely due to its strong global community, established infrastructure and historical resilience
Turkey’s $200 limit on cash payments: What does it mean for crypto?
12.9.2024
Should the Turkish government pass new amendments, all cash payments above $205 would be subject to fines of 10%
China’s Digital Yuan Nears $1 Trillion in Transactions, PBOC Official Reveals
11.9.2024
China’s digital yuan initiative has advanced considerably, backed by over a decade of research and four years of pilot experimentation, according to Lu Lei, Deputy Governor of the People’s Bank of China (PBOC). Trials for the Chinese central bank digital currency (CBDC) have been...
BCB Group's Chief Compliance Officer to Exit in Latest Senior Management Departure
9.9.2024
Natasha Powell is leaving the crypto firm. She will continue to support the group as a non-exec director of BCB Payments
Russia Expands Digital Ruble Pilot With New Features: Widespread Use Expected in 2025
9.9.2024
Russia’s central bank is expanding its digital currency pilot program, involving 9,000 individuals and 1,200 companies. New features for the digital ruble, including payments via QR code, will be tested. Full-scale implementation is expected by late 2025. According to officials, demand...
Mansa Partners With Nigerian Blockchain Platform Bitmama to Boost Cross-Border Payments
8.9.2024
The Nigerian blockchain payment platform Bitmama has partnered with the decentralized finance platform Mansa to improve cross-border payment accessibility in Africa. This partnership aims to enhance consumer payment capabilities and support trade across borders. Mansa’s liquidity solution...
Largest Japanese Banks to Use SWIFT-Linked Stablecoin System for Cross-Border Payments
7.9.2024
The largest Japanese banks—MUFG, SMBC, and Mizuho—plan to use a stablecoin-based system to facilitate cross-border payments in the future. The initiative, Project Pax, replaces correspondent banks with blockchain technology, linking it to SWIFT to allow users to initiate payments conventionally...
Japan’s major banks back new stablecoin project for global trade
6.9.2024
Project Pax, backed by Japan’s top banks, seeks to streamline cross-border transactions using stablecoins, addressing inefficiencies identified by the G20
Travala Integrates With Skyscanner, Enabling Crypto Payments for Over 2.2 Million Hotels
6.9.2024
Crypto-native travel platform Travala has announced its integration with global travel marketplace Skyscanner. This partnership allows Skyscanner’s 110 million monthly users to discover and book over 2.2 million hotels using more than 100 cryptocurrencies via Travala. This integration positions...
Head of the State Duma’s Financial Market Committee: National Digital Currencies to Be Considered for Bilateral Settlements Between China and Russia
6.9.2024
Anatoly Aksakov, head of the State Duma’s Financial Market Committee, has discussed the use of national digital currencies for bilateral settlements between Russia and China. In a recent interview with Russian media, Aksakov stated that these instruments will be considered for such settlements...
Crypto Payments Firm BCB Group Has Received Takeover Interest: Sources
5.9.2024
The company received takeover interest from a potential investor while conducting a Series B funding round
Getting paid in crypto: Dubai court ruling shows increasing acceptance
5.9.2024
Crypto salaries are becoming more common, especially in countries with prevalent economic incentives like inflation.
Crypto-native travel platform Travala integrates with Skyscanner for 2.2M hotels
5.9.2024
Travala is the first crypto-native travel platform to receive a Skyscanner integration, which allows it to access the platform’s 110 million monthly users
Mastercard enables non-custodial crypto spending in new partnership
5.9.2024
Mastercard partners with Mercuryo to launch a euro-denominated crypto debit card, enabling users to spend crypto from self-custodial wallets at over 100 million merchants
Sberbank to Join Russia’s Crypto Settlement Pilot This Fall, Executive Reveals
5.9.2024
Sberbank, Russia’s largest financial institution, plans to join a cryptocurrency settlement pilot program this fall. The bank also aims to serve clients using digital rubles by 2025. Deputy Chairman Anatoly Popov supports regulatory efforts to legitimize cryptocurrencies for international...
Sui blockchain taps radio waves to bank the offline unbanked
4.9.2024
Sui blockchain innovates with alternative methods, like radio waves, to enable offline crypto transactions for unbanked communities, even those without internet access