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Kraken Pay: crypto to fiat payments

31 Jan 25 @ 11:24

As digital assets continue their push into mainstream finance, Kraken, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has introduced Kraken Pay, a P2P payment solution designed to facilitate instant crypto and... read more

How can merchants win by deploying crypto acceptance?

23 Jan 25 @ 16:55

Figures vary as to the availability of crypto acceptance globally by merchants. In the sartorial style stakes, some bold moves have been made to advance the appeal and extol the... read more

Could stablecoins rival cards for payments?

16 Jan 25 @ 12:05

Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum often dominate the spotlight, but it’s stablecoins that are quietly reshaping the payments landscape. Once a niche tool for traders, stablecoins have evolved into credible... read more

Can you pay for entertainment with cryptocurrencies?

13 Dec 24 @ 10:18

Cryptocurrencies have taken finance a few steps forward by changing how funds are sent and received. This improvement cuts across nearly every sector that collects payments for various reasons. In... read more

Bitcoin surges past $100,000 but dark side re-emerges…

05 Dec 24 @ 10:28

Bitcoin has shattered the $100,000 mark for the first time, riding a wave of investor optimism fuelled by anticipated regulatory and political support under the leadership of US President-elect Donald... read more

CBDC and digital currency – Valuable assets…

20 Nov 24 @ 13:31

It’s fair to say there is much education, progress and evaluation to be conducted within the field of CBDCs and digital currencies – so much to unpack that we are... read more

Crypto hits new high as expectation grows on Trump election win

11 Nov 24 @ 10:31

The recent US election victory of Donald Trump has generated a wave of optimism among crypto executives, who see his win as a catalyst for a “golden era” of pro-crypto... read more

Ingenico and Crypto.com partner to launch crypto payment at POS

08 Nov 24 @ 10:57

Ingenico and Crypto.com have announced a significant partnership aimed at expanding the global use of cryptocurrency in retail payments. This collaboration introduces a crypto payment solution designed for millions of... read more

UBS successfully pilots blockchain-based UBS Digital Cash

07 Nov 24 @ 17:11

UBS has made significant strides in transforming cross-border payments through its latest innovation, UBS Digital Cash. This blockchain-based payment solution aims to increase efficiency, transparency, and the programmability of corporate... read more

Stripe completes $1.1 billion acquisition of Bridge

26 Oct 24 @ 13:18

In a landmark move underscoring the growing influence of stablecoins in global finance, Stripe has announced the $1.1 billion acquisition of Bridge, a start-up specialising in stablecoin infrastructure. The acquisition,... read more

Crypto.com counters SEC with lawsuit over regulatory overreach

09 Oct 24 @ 13:09

Crypto.com has filed a lawsuit against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), accusing the regulator of overstepping its authority in pursuing the cryptocurrency exchange for the alleged sale of... read more

The Czech payments landscape – A detailed analysis

04 Oct 24 @ 11:49

As Czechia strides towards 2025, its payments landscape is marked by significant shifts and advancements. The convergence of traditional banking systems with innovative digital solutions is driving a new era... read more

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Visa tests the foundations of agentic payments in Europe

17 Mar 26 @ 15:03

Visa is moving to bring agentic commerce closer to commercial reality, launching a new programme with banks across the UK and Europe to test how artificial inte... more

Visa and Fiserv partnership extends API-led acceptance platform

22 Mar 26 @ 18:30

Visa and Fiserv are extending their long-running partnership in Europe with a new API-driven acceptance offering designed to simplify merchant acquiring and mod... more

Mastercard makes a decisive stablecoin move with BVNK acquisition

17 Mar 26 @ 15:04

Mastercard has agreed to acquire stablecoin infrastructure specialist BVNK in a deal worth up to $1.8 billion, marking one of the clearest signals yet that majo... more