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MoonPay secures Wisconsin money transmitter license in effort to expand US services
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MoonPay secures Wisconsin money transmitter license in effort to expand US services

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…
MoonPay acquires Iron in effort to boost stablecoin payments
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MoonPay acquires Iron in effort to boost stablecoin payments

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,…
FTX’s bankruptcy nears $1B in costs, ranking among the most expensive in history
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FTX’s bankruptcy nears $1B in costs, ranking among the most expensive in history

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…
NymVPN launches ZK payment system with token buyback
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NymVPN launches ZK payment system with token buyback

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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Venmo users can now buy crypto directly through Exodus wallet
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Venmo users can now buy crypto directly through Exodus wallet

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…
Elon Musk’s X to partner Visa for X Money payments
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Elon Musk’s X to partner Visa for X Money payments

Elon Musk progressed toward enabling payment for X users, a feature expected to launch in 2025.
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MoonPay acquires Helio for $175m to boost crypto offerings
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MoonPay acquires Helio for $175m to boost crypto offerings

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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KuCoin launches new crypto payment solution for merchants
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KuCoin launches new crypto payment solution for merchants

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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Crypto can boost economic welfare in underbanked regions | Opinion
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Crypto can boost economic welfare in underbanked regions | Opinion

Merchant adoption of crypto payments has the potential to significantly uplift the welfare of these underbanked economies.
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Neobanks are bridging financial gaps with blockchain | Opinion
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Neobanks are bridging financial gaps with blockchain | Opinion

Blockchain-fueled neobanks are the optimal solution to dismantling the barriers that have excluded many from basic financial opportunities.
Bitcoin adoption and psychedelic use seeding a new world | Opinion
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Bitcoin adoption and psychedelic use seeding a new world | Opinion

In the coming years, the use of Bitcoin and hallucinogen will increase, opening up new potentials for the development of human civilization.
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Stablecoins improve payments for e-commerce and bring new retailers to crypto | Opinion
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Stablecoins improve payments for e-commerce and bring new retailers to crypto | Opinion

Stablecoins open the door to a global customer base without the hassles of traditional payment systems.
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Alchemy Pay adds Samsung Pay to its crypto card services
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Alchemy Pay adds Samsung Pay to its crypto card services

Alchemy Pay has introduced Samsung Pay integration for its Virtual Card service, allowing users to make fast and secure payments using cryptocurrency. Users of Alchemy Pay can now connect their virtual crypto cards to Samsung Pay for seamless transactions online…
Safer, smoother payments can be AI’s ‘killer app’ | Opinion
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Safer, smoother payments can be AI’s ‘killer app’ | Opinion

If the AI industry is serious about finding the ‘killer app’ for sustained, long-term adoption, it can’t fade the decentralized payments paradigm.
ENS Labs partners with PayPal, Venmo to enable ENS name transactions
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ENS Labs partners with PayPal, Venmo to enable ENS name transactions

ENS Labs, the firm behind the ENS protocol, has partnered with traditional payment providers PayPal and Venmo to simplify cryptocurrency transfers. The collaboration will allow users to send digital assets using Ethereum Name Service (ENS) names. This integration seeks to…
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Report: Blockchain is poised to overhaul global payment systems
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Report: Blockchain is poised to overhaul global payment systems

According to a Binance report, blockchain technology is set to transform the global payments landscape by addressing inefficiencies in traditional financial systems. The Binance research report highlights that while current payment methods, such as Visa and Mastercard, offer the convenience…
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French Hill discusses Ether ETF, payments stablecoin bill 
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French Hill discusses Ether ETF, payments stablecoin bill 

In an interview on Monday, U.S. Representative French Hill emphasized legislative efforts to enable the private sector to lead the development of a dollar-backed payment stablecoin and predicted quicker market entry for spot Ethereum ETFs compared to Bitcoin ETFs.  U.S....
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Mercuryo announces fiat-to-crypto on-ramp services for Tether on TON
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Mercuryo announces fiat-to-crypto on-ramp services for Tether on TON

Mercuryo, a global payments company, has partnered with TON to introduce fiat-to-crypto conversion services for USDT.
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Ripple to expand US payments after ‘being relatively quiet’
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Ripple to expand US payments after ‘being relatively quiet’

Ripple senior director and head of product marketing W. Oliver Segovia revealed on social media that the firm intends to expand its payment services across the U.S.
Mt. Gox creditors finally getting paid after 10 years
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Mt. Gox creditors finally getting paid after 10 years

Creditors of long-failed cryptocurrency exchange Mt. Gox have finally started receiving payments for their Bitcoin (BTC), which has been locked up on the exchange since February 2014. On Dec. 25, on the mtgoxinsolvency Reddit page, users speculated that Mt.Gox was...
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Crypto wallet market to grow by $686m by 2026: report
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Crypto wallet market to grow by $686m by 2026: report

The market research firm Technavio’s new report shows that the crypto wallet market will grow by $686 million by 2026. The report is called “Crypto Wallet Market by Product and Geography – Forecast and Analysis 2022-2026.” Technavio estimates that the...
India’s major payment system to hire blockchain tech lead
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India’s major payment system to hire blockchain tech lead

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is looking to expand in the blockchain industry by hiring a head of blockchain. The company posted a new LinkedIn position titled “Head of Blockchain.” The new hire will lead the institution’s expansion towards using...
Stellar unveils open-source global payment service
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Stellar unveils open-source global payment service

Stellar launched the Stellar Disbursement Platform (SDP) — an open-source global payment service. In its Aug. 16 announcement, Stellar explained that SDP can help with tasks ranging “from paying gig workers anywhere in the world to delivering digital aid’.” The...
Mastercard to expand crypto payment card program
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Mastercard to expand crypto payment card program

Raj Dhamodharan, Mastercard’s head of crypto and blockchain, stated that the payment company intends to grow its cryptocurrency payment card program.
US Fed to launch its payment network in 2023
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US Fed to launch its payment network in 2023

The United States Federal Reserve has announced that its own instant payment service will go live in July. Dubbed FedNow, the solution will enable instant payments on a 24/7 basis within the US. The Federal Reserve‘s financial services division has...
How Millicent Provides A Suitable Alternative to Visa And Other Legacy Payment Systems
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How Millicent Provides A Suitable Alternative to Visa And Other Legacy Payment Systems

The Millicent project encompasses a hybrid Layer-1 distributed ledger network providing infrastructure capabilities to enable global finance.
Strike Partners with Bittrex to Bring Lightning Network Payments to 200 Countries
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Strike Partners with Bittrex to Bring Lightning Network Payments to 200 Countries

U.S. payment API platform Strike has inked a partnership deal with crypto exchange service Bittrex to bring Lightning Network (LN) payments to over 200 countries. The move marks what could be an important milestone in the adoption of LN payment...
Expedia Teams up with Travala to Bring Crypto Payments to 700k Hotel Bookings
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Expedia Teams up with Travala to Bring Crypto Payments to 700k Hotel Bookings

Travel booking giant Expedia partnered with crypto-travel platform Travala.com today, allowing users to book over 700,000 accommodations with Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Pay with BTC, ETH, XRP, others  As per a press release, the billion-dollar valued American firm will partner...
Ripple, BitPay, Brave, and Others are Making Crypto Transfers Easier with an “Email I.D.”
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Ripple, BitPay, Brave, and Others are Making Crypto Transfers Easier with an “Email I.D.”

A newly launched coalition is making transferring cryptocurrencies easier, with the latter infamous for long, oft-complex alphanumeric addresses that lead to misplaced transfers and lost assets. Reaching 100 Million Users On June 18, over 40 technology and crypto-centric companies joined...
DTCC Studying DLT for Digital Asset Tokenization and Settlement
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DTCC Studying DLT for Digital Asset Tokenization and Settlement

Financial markets infrastructure provider, Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), is exploring the possibilities of utilizing distributed ledger technology (DLT) for digital asset tokenization and optimizing settlement processes. Improving Settlement and Token Security According to Finextra, New York-headquartered financial market...
eToro Cryptocurrency Debit Cards Coming in Q2 2020
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eToro Cryptocurrency Debit Cards Coming in Q2 2020

UK-based social trading platform eToro is poised to launch cryptocurrency-enabled debit cards in Q2 2020, reports Business Insider, December 9, 2019. Bringing Crypto to the Masses In a bid to make the use of cryptocurrencies a mainstream phenomenon, UK-based cryptocurrency...
Bakkt Tie-Up with Starbucks is Materialising into a Potential Showstopper
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Bakkt Tie-Up with Starbucks is Materialising into a Potential Showstopper

In early 2020, Bakkt will begin testing its consumer app along with one of its prime partners, Starbucks. The lifelong dream of Bitcoiners to walk into a Starbucks and pay for their coffee with sats is set to become a...