Payments

crypto-cards-facilitated-$1b-payment-volume-in-2021-following-exchange-deals-—-visa-exec
Posted by | October 5, 2023
Crypto cards facilitated $1B payment volume in 2021 following exchange deals — Visa exec

Visa executive Akshay Chopra reveals that the company’s partnerships with cryptocurrency exchanges have facilitated billions of dollars in payment volume. 3427 Total views 46 Total shares Update (Oct. 6 -...

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stellar,-pwc-publish-‘framework’-to-judge-emerging-market-blockchain-projects
Posted by | October 4, 2023
Stellar, PwC publish ‘framework’ to judge emerging market blockchain projects

The Stellar Development Foundation, developers of the Stellar network, released a financial inclusion framework for judging the efficacy of emerging market blockchain projects. The framework was developed in cooperation with...

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brics-reviewing-global-payments-system-to-bypass-us-dollar-and-circumvent-swift:-report
Posted by | September 29, 2023
BRICS Reviewing Global Payments System to Bypass US Dollar and Circumvent SWIFT: Report

The global economic alliance known as BRICS is reportedly considering the launch of a global payments system that could sidestep the banking industry standard SWIFT. According to a new report...

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bahrain’s-bank-abc-using-jpmorgan’s-onyx-blockchain-for-cross-border-payments
Posted by | September 26, 2023
Bahrain’s Bank ABC using JPMorgan’s Onyx blockchain for cross-border payments

After two years of experiments, JPMorgan and the Bahraini bank will offer U.S. dollar payment settlement in several countries, with plans to expand to euro service as well. 5783 Total...

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crypto-exchange-binance-among-firms-eyeing-new-stablecoins-in-japan
Posted by | September 25, 2023
Crypto exchange Binance among firms eyeing new stablecoins in Japan

Binance and Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation (MUTB) are exploring the issuance of Yen and other foreign currency-denominated stablecoins in Japan. 1054 Total views 11 Total shares Crypto exchange...

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stablecoin-exodus:-why-are-investors-fleeing-crypto’s-safe-haven?
Posted by | September 22, 2023
Stablecoin exodus: Why are investors fleeing crypto’s safe haven?

In a year filled with uncertainty in the cryptocurrency space, a new trend has been unraveling: a stablecoin exodus that has now lasted for 18 consecutive months and has seen...

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mt.-gox-bitcoin-repayment:-the-day-that-never-comes
Posted by | September 21, 2023
Mt. Gox Bitcoin repayment: The day that never comes

Mt. Gox’s infamous 2014 security breach — which lost 850,000 Bitcoin (BTC) of investors’ funds — resulted in its users embarking on a seemingly never-ending, decade-long pursuit of closure via...

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visa-says-this-ethereum-rival-has-‘unique-technological-advantages’-over-other-chains
Posted by | September 13, 2023
Visa Says This Ethereum Rival Has ‘Unique Technological Advantages’ Over Other Chains

Credit card giant Visa says that one Ethereum (ETH) competitor has unique technological advantages over other blockchains as a payments platform. In a new company blog post, the financial services...

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singapore-regulatory-sandbox-lacks-qualified-crypto-payment-providers
Posted by | September 8, 2023
Singapore regulatory sandbox lacks qualified crypto payment providers

In its fight against money laundering, Singapore provides operational licenses to crypto businesses that can showcase robust Anti-Money Laundering controls. 2597 Total views 11 Total shares The Monetary Authority of...

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cfpb-examines-big-tech’s-role-in-mobile-payment-systems-ahead-of-rulemaking
Posted by | September 7, 2023
CFPB examines Big Tech’s role in mobile payment systems ahead of rulemaking

The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has focused on the role of Apple and Google in mobile payments with a critical eye. 363 Total views 14 Total shares Big businesses...

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