Bitcoin Payments App Strike Expands to More Than 65 Countries From Three

Strike, led by Jack Mallers, currently operates in the U.S., Argentina and El Salvador. The push into new markets in Africa, Latin America, Eastern Europe, Asia and the Caribbean would add a host of additional countries, from Antigua and Barbuda to Vanuatu and Zambia. дальше »

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NY Fed and MAS publish joint CBDC cross-border payment project results

The researchers built on their separate projects to demonstrate cross-border payments using illiquid currencies with an intermediate “vehicle” currency. дальше »

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Tether-KriptonMarket partnership allows small Argentinian businesses to accept USDT

Tether has entered a partnership with fiat on and off-ramp solution KriptonMarket that will allow local businesses in Argentina to accept payments in USDT. Tether and KriptonMarket’s collaboration will bring USDT acceptance to the Central Market of Buenos Aires, one of the largest movers of fruits and vegetables in Latin America. дальше »

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NY Fed, Singapore Regulator Verify CBDC Interoperability, Payment Speeds in Latest Test

Central bank digital currency (CBDC) systems operating on different types of networks can be used for cross-border and cross-currency payments, a new report published by researchers with the New York Federal Reserve and Monetary Authority of Singapore late Thursday said. дальше »

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IBEX Mercado Announces Partnership With Grupo Salinas Bringing Lightning Access To Millions Of Mexican Citizens

The partnership kicked off with one of Mexico’s largest internet providers, Total Play, partnering with IBEX to integrate bitcoin Lightning payments. дальше »

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Cash App, Lighting Labs, Lightspark Executives Discuss Bringing Bitcoin Payments To The World

In a panel discussion at Bitcoin 2023, leaders from some of the largest Bitcoin-focused companies discussed building on the Lightning Network. дальше »

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Australia’s oldest bank bans payments to Binance

Westpac, Australia’s oldest bank, announced a ban on cryptocurrency transactions to certain exchanges on May 18. The bank said that it is blocking a number of crypto exchanges as part of a trial to “reduce scam losses. дальше »

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Binance Australia suspends AUD deposits

Binance Australia has hit a roadblock with Australian dollar (AUD) deposits following the withdrawal of support from its third-party payment provider.  Shortly after the announcement, Australian banking giant Westpac banned customers from making payments to Binance. Binance Australia announced that… дальше »

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Black Dot потребовала от ЦБ Индии разрешить криптобиржам пользоваться системой платежей UPI

Консалтинговая компания Black Dot и неназываемая криптовалютная биржа обратились к ЦБ Индии с просьбой восстановить доступ для криптокомпаний к национальной системе платежей Union Payments Interface (UPI). дальше »

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Binance Australia halts AUD fiat transfers amid third party provider issues

Binance Australia has halted all Australian Dollar deposits. Users can still buy and sell cryptocurrencies using credit or debit cards. Binance Australia is working towards finding an alternative payments provider. дальше »

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Indian authorities urged to restore access to UPI for crypto exchanges

An Indian crypto exchange and a policy firm have independently made appeals to the government, urging the restoration of access to the national Unified Payments Interface (UPI) for crypto firms. дальше »

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Groundbreaking Ripple Win In XRP Case Looking Likely As Court Rejects SEC’s Request To Keep Hinman Docs Hidden

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Indian Authorities Asked to Restore Crypto Exchanges' Access to UPI

India's government and central bank have received proposals asking to restore access of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), a widely popular real-time payment system, to the crypto industry. дальше »

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ECB believes digital euro is necessary despite lukewarm response from banks, consumers

Policymakers are divided on whether a digital euro is necessary for the eurozone in a world where cashless payments already exist but supporters of the central bank digital currency (CBDC) project argue that Europe needs a payments system that is locally controlled, the Financial Times reported. дальше »

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Why Ethereum’s Yield Farming May Be The Most Exciting Thing In Crypto Right Now

As the world of cryptocurrencies evolves, Ethereum (ETH) investors are beginning to take notice of the power of yields and their potential impact on the crypto space. Yields, in essence, are the payments investors receive for holding cryptocurrencies, and they can come in many shapes and forms. дальше »

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Bank of Korea and Samsung to research on CBDC payments via NFC, more inside

Samsung and Bank of Korea (BOK) are going to collaborate to research on CBDC for offline payments. In November 2022, the bank also designed and tested a CBDC program that simplifies cross-bordeThe post Bank of Korea and Samsung to research on CBDC payments via NFC, more inside appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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South Korea is researching offline CBDC payments via Samsung devices

The Bank of Korea — the country’s central bank — signed a memorandum of understanding with Samsung on May 15 to collaborate on offline central bank digital currency (CBDC) research, according to a press release. дальше »

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Samsung to Work with Bank of Korea for Offline CBDC Payment Using NFC

Coinspeaker Samsung to Work with Bank of Korea for Offline CBDC Payment Using NFC Samsung and BOK will continue to explore new ways of developing a CBDC ecosystem and leverage the NFC technology to power offline CBDC payments. дальше »

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Samsung to research South Korea’s CBDC for offline payments

The collaboration will have both parties researching the offline capabilities of the CBDC issued by South Korea’s central bank.

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Regulation Key To Solutions Crypto Could Offer To The De-dollarization Debate

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Bitpapa launches crypto acceptance as payments solution for businesses

The global Bitpapa peer-to-peer cryptocurrency exchange has announced the launch of a proprietary solution that allows businesses to accept digital currencies as a means of payment. The new service coThe post Bitpapa launches crypto acceptance as payments solution for businesses appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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BIS issues comprehensive paper on offline CBDC payments

According to the Bank for International Settlements, offline payments with CBDCs raise new risks related to counterfeiting, fraud and privacy concerns. дальше »

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New York Floats Bill to Allow Stablecoin Payments for Bail Bonds

Coinspeaker New York Floats Bill to Allow Stablecoin Payments for Bail Bonds The stringent measures that appear to have been established against crypto in New York, the acceptance of stablecoins for bail bonds is a win. дальше »

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New York proposes bill to allow stablecoin payments for bail bonds

New York submits new legislation to allow stablecoins to be used for bail bonds. The law, however, makes no mention of the specific stablecoins to be introduced. The New York state has propoThe post New York proposes bill to allow stablecoin payments for bail bonds appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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New York lawmaker introduces bill to support stablecoin payment for bails

New York lawmaker Latrice Walker proposed a new bill that supports using fiat-collateralized stablecoins as an acceptable method for bail bond payments. Introduced on May 10, the New York Assembly Bill 7024 noted that the existing methods of paying bail bonds included cash, insurance bonds, and credit cards. дальше »

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New York Proposes Bill to Allow Stablecoin Payments for Bail Bonds

New legislation has been proposed by New York state to authorize fiat-collateralized stablecoins as a form of bail. The post New York Proposes Bill to Allow Stablecoin Payments for Bail Bonds appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Garlinghouse Slams Claim Ripple Could Have Avoided Costly Tussle With SEC By Registering XRP As A Security

It was recently reported that Ripple Labs would spend roughly $200 million defending the SEC lawsuit. However, top venture capitalist Jason Calacanis has claimed that the San Francisco-based blockchain payments firm would have spent less if it only registered XRP as a security. дальше »

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Best Crypto Casinos

Crypto Casino Guide & Best Bitcoin Casinos 2023 Did you know that you can enjoy your favorite casino games with increased speed, privacy, and security through the use of crypto casino sites? BC. GAME – Casino of the Year 2023 Metaspins – Superb New Casino Jackbit – Wager Free Bonus CryptoLoko – Quickest Payments Wild. дальше »

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DCG Looks to Refinance Outstanding Genesis Obligations, Raise Growth Capital

The crypto conglomerate may owe its bankrupt lending division hundreds of millions in loan payments. дальше »

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How to send and receive payments on the Lightning Network

Learn to use Lightning Network by setting up a wallet, funding it, and using it to make and receive payments.

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Bitcoin’s ‘BRC-20’ Explosion Sends Users Scrambling for Options, Including Lightning

The effects of the BRC-20 mints range from halting of bitcoin withdrawals on Binance to frustration with the sudden high costs of making bitcoin payments in places like Africa and South America. дальше »

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Argentina says no to crypto payments, France tolerates ‘finfluencers’: Law Decoded, May 1–8

Argentina’s central bank banned payment providers from offering crypto transactions, adding that it intends to reduce the country’s payment-system exposure to digital assets. дальше »

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Garlinghouse Reveals Ripple Will Spend $200M Defending Itself Against The SEC Even As Case Worries XRP Holders

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Bitcoin takes flight in Liechtenstein: Minister proposes government services paid in crypto

Prime Minister Daniel Risch of Liechtenstein told local papers that Bitcoin is set to play a growing role in government services payments. дальше »

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Liechtenstein Plans to Accept Bitcoin for Payments to State, Prime Minister Says: Report

Under the plans, any crypto received will immediately be exchanged for Swiss francs, Prime Minister Daniel Risch told German news publication Handelsblatt. дальше »

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Liechtenstein Considers Enabling Bitcoin Payments for Government Services

Coinspeaker Liechtenstein Considers Enabling Bitcoin Payments for Government Services Among the possible uses of Bitcoin, we should mention enabling citizens to make deposits in Bitcoin and immediately exchange them for the national currency of Liechtenstein – the Swiss franc. дальше »

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Shiba Inu (SHIB), XRP and Cardano (ADA) Now Accepted at All WordPress Stores via This Integration

Shiba Inu (SHIB), XRP, Cardano (ADA) crypto payments arrive on 40% of world's websites via this feature дальше »

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BNP Paribas teams up with Bank of China to promote digital yuan usage

The partnership will enable BNP Paribas China’s corporate clients to make payments using the digital yuan through an e-CNY management system. дальше »

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Stellar vs Ripple: Which way should investors lean in 2023? 

Though Stellar and Ripple were designed for cross-border payments and digital asset exchanges, they have several differences.  Q2 for both tokens has been challenging, thanks to bearish marketThe post Stellar vs Ripple: Which way should investors lean in 2023?  appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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North Carolina House Passes Bill Prohibiting State Payments With CBDCs

Now headed to the state Senate, HB690 rectifies language that previously encompassed Bitcoin in its goal of restricting CBDC usage. дальше »

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North Carolina lawmakers pass bill opposing CBDC payments

The House of Representatives of North Carolina has passed legislation to ban payments to the state using a central bank digital currency (CBDC) дальше »

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North Carolina House passes bill banning CBDC payments to the state

The latest version of the legislation included limiting the Federal Reserve from using the U.S. state as a potential testing ground for its own CBDC pilot. дальше »

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North Carolina House Unanimously Votes to Ban Digital Dollar Payments to the State

The U.S. state's House of Representatives voted 118-0 to pass an amended version of a bill that initially sought to ban crypto payments. дальше »

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North Carolina joins Florida in passing anti-CBDC legislation

North Carolina lawmakers have passed a bill to ban central bank digital currency (CBDC) payments and block the state from participating in testing — according to the co-founder of the Satoshi Action Fund, Dennis Porter. дальше »

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Predictions for Trust Wallet Token (TWT) are bullish, but analysts are also buying into this industry disruptor with a 3500% potential

Trust Wallet Token (TWT) faces a bullish trend, but analysts eye a new industry disruptor with 3500% potential. It revolutionizes lending by allowing borrowers to access funds against tangible assets while lenders receive fixed interest payments. дальше »

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FBI seizes nine crypto exchanges over money laundering

The FBI has seized nine cryptocurrency exchanges allegedly involved in money laundering connected to ransomware payments.   The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has taken over 24xbtc. com, 100btc. дальше »

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Can CBDCs, Tokenized Deposits, Stablecoins and DeFi Coexist?

Modern payments tools may eventually compete with banks. But is there a place for tokenized bank deposits and central bank digital currencies in DeFi? дальше »

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Sotheby’s Launches Secondary Art-selling NFT Marketplace for Collectors & Artists

Coinspeaker Sotheby’s Launches Secondary Art-selling NFT Marketplace for Collectors & Artists The new secondary art NFT marketplace by Sotheby’s also pays royalties from sales directly to the artists, from payments made by collectors. дальше »

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Venmo Shakes Up Crypto World With Exciting New Transfer Feature

Venmo is set to launch a new crypto transfer feature in its mobile payments app. But is it enough to catch up with its rivals? The post Venmo Shakes Up Crypto World With Exciting New Transfer Feature appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Bitcoin game developer processes more Lightning Network payments for users outside US

THNDR Games, a Bitcoin game developer, made 13.92% of its April payments to addresses in the United States using the Lightning Network (LN) дальше »

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