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Buying crypto with credit card is now indirectly banned in Taiwan
22.7.2022
In its note to banking sector, a chief financial regulator likens virtual assets to online gambling
ECB exclusive: Crypto payments 'not currently cost effective,' Amex exec says
28.6.2022
The American Express executive said that their firm is bullish on crypto and is actively working to incorporate more crypto-related services in the future
Two credit card firms in Israel to let cardholders buy Bitcoin
18.5.2022
Two Israel-based credit card companies, Max and Isracard, have started working on Bitcoin investment and cashback solutions via a credit card
Gemini crypto exchange launches credit card in United States
14.4.2022
Users can get their cashback reward in over 60 different cryptocurrencies supported by Gemini
New crypto card by Nexo allows users to pay without selling Bitcoin
13.4.2022
Nexo has officially launched its cryptocurrency credit card in collaboration with Mastercard after announcing the project back in 2019
NFT Marketplace Opensea to Add Credit Card, Apple Pay Support via Moonpay
1.4.2022
According to the firm Moonpay, the non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace Opensea plans to accept credit card payments using the company’s payment infrastructure. The move follows Opensea gathering $23.5 billion in all-time sales volume, and the company’s recent Solana support...
Amex trademark filings suggest possible entry to the metaverse
15.3.2022
The major credit card company may be readying to provide “virtual concierge services” related to credit card transactions “in the metaverse and other virtual worlds.”
No credit for crypto — users react to Russia-issued credit card ban
8.3.2022
"Visa and Mastercard dig their own graves by politicizing their products and pushing people all over the world toward Bitcoin," said Marty Bent
Russia Takes Down 4 Carding Sites With Over $260 Million in Crypto Turnover
12.2.2022
Law enforcement in Russia has blocked major sites on the dark web, including a carding market leader. The platforms have been seized amid ongoing investigations into hacking groups, with Russian authorities ramping up efforts to dismantle the cybercrime rings and detain their members. Interior...
Amex CEO hints at exploring ways to allow credit card holders to redeem points for crypto
25.1.2022
“We’re exploring other ways, potentially, to redeem your membership rewards points, but I don’t think you’re going to see an American Express card linked to cryptocurrency anytime soon," said Stephen Squeri
Tribal Credit raises $40M in 'hybrid' debt round funded by dollars and stablecoins
6.1.2022
The company is pushing new use cases for blockchain payments through its partnerships with Bitso and Stellar Development Foundation
Pakistan Freezes Over 1,000 Accounts and Cards Used For Crypto Trading
30.12.2021
Authorities in Pakistan have reportedly moved to seize hundreds of bank accounts and cards belonging to cryptocurrency traders. According to local media, they have been allegedly used to make transactions worth close to $300,000 through digital asset exchanges, including major platforms. Pakistan...
Binance to finalize acquisition of Swipe, paving for CEO exit
30.12.2021
The exchange acquired a majority stake in Swipe in July 2020 as part of a broader effort to advance mainstream adoption of crypto payments
Visa announces new crypto consulting service for merchants and banks
8.12.2021
Visa's new crypto consulting services to push for mainstream adoption of cryptocurrencies
Mastercard Launches First Crypto-Linked Payment Cards for Asia-Pacific Region
10.11.2021
Payments giant Mastercard is launching crypto-linked payment cards for the Asia-Pacific region in partnership with three crypto service providers. “For the first time, consumers and businesses in the Asia Pacific region will be able to apply for crypto-linked Mastercard credit, debit,...
BREAKING: Mastercard launches crypto-linked cards across Asia-Pacific
8.11.2021
From CBDCs to payments and up to crypto forensics, Mastercard has been highly active in the digital currency market
Mastercard plans to allow US partners to offer crypto loyalty rewards
25.10.2021
Millions of loyalty rewards program users who may have never had any knowledge or use of cryptocurrencies could soon have some exposure
Survey: 14% of Americans Want Crypto Rewards for Using Their Credit Cards
16.10.2021
During the last few years, prepaid cards that offer cryptocurrency rewards have grown popular and a number of digital asset payment cards offer these types of rewards. This means instead of accruing frequent flyer miles or points, consumers get rewarded in crypto assets every time they make...
Crypto Exchange Bitfront Said to End Korean Services Ahead of Tough New Regulations
18.8.2021
U.S.-based crypto trading platform Bitfront is going to discontinue services in South Korea before stricter rules for the industry are enforced in September, Korean media reported. The exchange, a subsidiary of Japanese tech giant Line, is currently available to Korean traders. Line’s...
Venmo enables users to automatically buy crypto with ‘cash back’ rewards
11.8.2021
Paypal-owned payments firm Venmo has expanded its crypto support by enabling credit cardholders to convert their cash back rewards into four digital assets hosted on the platform