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The rise of digital currencies is reshaping finance, making payments news vital for tracking blockchain-based transactions. From stablecoins to central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), crypto payments are transforming commerce. As merchants, fintech firms, and regulators adapt, the push for faster, cheaper, and borderless payments continues to accelerate.
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Kraken partners with payment card giant Mastercard to make crypto payments available for users at over 150 million merchants across U.K. and European regions. According to the official press release, the partnership will build upon the already established Kraken Pay,…
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MoonPay has secured registration as a Virtual Asset Service Provider in Jersey, the largest of the Channel Islands, further expanding its regulated global operations. The registration, approved by the Jersey Financial Services Commission, allows MoonPay to offer crypto on-ramp, off-ramp,…
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This is the fifth article in a series of articles written by Selva Ozelli focused on stablecoins, tokenized deposits, CBDC, memecoins, and more…
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Web3 banking firm Vaulta has announced a strategic partnership with digital asset provider VirgoCX Global Holdings to launch VirgoPay. VirgoPay will be a cross-border remittance network that integrates stablecoins to reduce transfer fees and speed up transactions. Set to launch…
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To unlock the full potential of AI in web3, we must address the payment problem head-on with intelligent stablecoins and dedicated financial infrastructure.
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Rain, a global card issuing platform that uses stablecoins, has secured $24.5 million in funding led by Norwest Venture Partners. Additional participants include Galaxy Ventures, Goldcrest, Thayer, and Hard Yaka, alongside existing investors such as Lightspeed Venture Partners, Coinbase Ventures,…
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MoonPay has secured a $200 million revolving credit line from Galaxy, a major digital asset financial services firm, as the crypto industry experiences renewed momentum. The funding will provide MoonPay with liquidity to handle rising transaction volumes and support its…
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MoonPay has received a Money Transmitter License from the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions. This license allows the company to expand its services in the state, according to a press release shared with crypto.news. This means that Wisconsin residents can…
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MoonPay has acquired Iron, an API-driven stablecoin infrastructure startup, in a move to enhance its enterprise payment solutions. This marks MoonPay’s second major acquisition in two months, reinforcing its ambition to lead the growing stablecoin payments sector. With Iron’s technology,…
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FTX’s bankruptcy costs are approaching $1 billion, making it one of the most expensive Chapter 11 cases in U.S. history. Court records show that nearly $948 million has been paid to legal and financial firms working on the case, with…
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Privacy-centric firm Nym, backed by a16z and other investors, has launched its zero-knowledge powered payment system and introduced a perpetual token buyback model. The decentralized technology provider’s DePIN payments system and token buyback are now live for public testing. Specifically,…
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Exodus has expanded its cryptocurrency purchasing options by integrating Venmo as a payment method through a partnership with MoonPay. The move allows more than 60 million Venmo users to buy digital assets directly within the Exodus mobile wallet, streamlining access…
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Elon Musk progressed toward enabling payment for X users, a feature expected to launch in 2025.
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Crypto payments giant MoonPay has acquired Solana-based payment processor Helio. Helio, known as Solana’s (SOL) leading payment processor, has powered over $1.5 billion in transactions in just three years. According to Fox Business, the acquisition cost MoonPay approximately $175 million.…
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Cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin just announced KuCoin Pay, which is a new payment platform designed to help merchants accept cryptocurrency transactions. KuCoin Pay is integrated with the KuCoin (KCS) app, which is used by over 37 million people globally. By leveraging…
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Merchant adoption of crypto payments has the potential to significantly uplift the welfare of these underbanked economies.
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