Crypto Biz: The SEC’s summer crackdown, Apple’s ‘spatial computing,’ and Mercado Bitcoin gears up

Along with the recent wave of lawsuits, this week’s Crypto Biz also explores Apple’s new headset, Brazil’s Mercado Bitcoin payments arm, and how regulators target AI-generated fake news. дальше »

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Bitcoin Payments Firm Strike Moves Custody In-House After Ditching Third-Party Services

The move is a “culmination of over two years of effort,” according to Strike CEO and cofounder Jack Mallers. дальше »

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Money20/20 decrypts the future of digital payments

The latest discussion from Money20/20, a leading fintech forum, brought together Myles Stephenson, Founder & CEO of Modulr, Sendi Young, Europe & UK Managing Director of Ripple, and David Birch, director of Consult Hyperion, to elucidate the matter further. дальше »

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Binance Pay Scores Crucial Partnership in LatAm Despite Regulary Attacks

Binance Pay, payments processor by world's largest crypto exchange Binance, teams up with Credencial Payments дальше »

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Subsocial chat program implements Ethereum usernames, Polygon donations

Despite running on a Polkadot parachain, Grill.chat lets users post using Ethereum wallets and send payments via Polygon.

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Australia’s largest bank suspends payments to crypto exchanges

Commonwealth Bank (CBA), the largest financial institution in Australia, has announced its decision to either halt or temporarily suspend payments to crypto exchanges due to the substantial risk of fraudulent activities. дальше »

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Taking a Closer Look at How Crypto is Changing the Face of Online Gaming

Cryptocurrency has been making waves in the online gaming industry for quite some time now. It has revolutionized the way people play, pay and win. With its decentralized nature crypto allows gamers to make secure payments without having to worry about their personal information being compromised. дальше »

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Australia's Commonwealth Bank Will Partially Restrict Payments to Crypto Exchanges

The Australian bank announced on Thursday that will decline "certain payments" to crypto exchanges or hold them for a period of 24 hours. дальше »

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Another Australian bank places limits on payments to crypto exchanges

Commonwealth Bank, one of Australia’s big four banks, announced on June 8 that it would decline or hold “certain payments” to crypto exchanges. The move comes after Australia’s oldest bank, Westpac, banned payments to crypto exchanges in May. дальше »

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Major Australian bank to decline ‘certain’ payments to crypto exchanges

Commonwealth Bank executive James Roberts cited a huge scale of “investment scams” involving crypto exchanges.

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SHIB, BTC, ETH Accepted as Payment by 440 Merchants in France via This Partnership

Shiba Inu (SHIB), Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) payments accepted at 440 merchants in France via this integration дальше »

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Circle Singapore granted Major Payment Institution (MPI) license

Circle revealed that its Singapore arm received a new license from the nation’s central bank on Wednesday (7 June). That comes as the USDC issues dig deep into the Asian marketplace. Meanwhile, the Major Payment Institution certificate will allow Circle to offer digital token payments. дальше »

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Zion Social Network Embraces Bitcoin Payments Via Lightning Network For Instant Transactions Through Secure Messaging

The decentralized social media app now allows for Lightning payments with zero platform fees through direct messages. дальше »

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Rosbank uses crypto for cross-border payments

Rosbank, one of Russia's systemically important banks, has announced the launch of a new cross-border settlement solution in the realm of cryptocurrencies. дальше »

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Over 400 Small Businesses In The Philippines Are Now Accepting Bitcoin Payments

Businesses are taking advantage of the unique benefits the Lightning Network offers through Pouch.ph’s payments platform. дальше »

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Binance’s CZ could leave his post amid regulatory hurdle

Binance has recently faced various regulatory challenges in multiple jurisdictions. Bloomberg reports that the crypto exchange might be preparing for a change in its top leadership. The exchange has recently lost its Australian payments partner, which led to the suspension… дальше »

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CoinsPaid Tops List Of BTC Payment Processors and Gateways For 2023

Bitcoin payments are at an all-time high, and the reasons might surprise you — after all, we’re only just coming out of a long, difficult crypto winter. With overall crypto payments up 39% from last year, it’s essential to reflect on the benefits of the blockchain. дальше »

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Telegram and Tradecurve.io now support USDT TRC20 payments

Telegram takes a big step towards mass adoption by integrating USDT TRC20. Stablecoins are vital components of the crypto market, and Telegram takes advantage of that, as does Tradecurve. io, which introduces a hybrid trading platform to access spot trading in multiple markets. дальше »

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Russian Bank Rosbank Pilots Cross-Border Cryptocurrency Transactions with Corporate and Private Clients

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Russia’s Rosbank starts offering cross-border crypto payments despite nationwide ban

Rosbank, one of the Russian Federation’s most important financial institutions, is set to become the first major bank to offer cross-border transactions in cryptocurrency, according to reporting from the Russian business journal Vedomosti. дальше »

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Solving Lightning’s ‘Inbound Liquidity’ Problem Is Focus of New Layer 2 Bitcoin Protocol, Ark

The new protocol’s 24-year-old creator says Lightning’s inbound liquidity requirement - requiring users to commit funds to the protocol even when they're just receiving payments – “doesn’t make any sense.” дальше »

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Voltage Partners With Google Cloud To Expand Lightning Network Solutions Globally

Voltage and Google Cloud are collaborating to offer global Lightning Network solutions, enabling real-time payments with near-zero fees for enterprises. дальше »

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Floki joins Binance Pay team to promote coin payments

Floki forms a strategic partnership with Binance Pay to drive adoption and utility. The collaborative marketing campaign rewards users who make purchases using FLOKI through Binance Pay. дальше »

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Sen. Elizabeth Warren points to crypto payments as facilitating fentanyl trade in China

“The number of crypto transactions associated with Chinese fentanyl brokers increased by 450% just last year alone," said the Massachusetts senator, citing an Elliptic report. дальше »

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Web3 Payments Firm Transak Raises $20M

The startup offers on- and off-ramps that could make it easier for new users to interact with Web3 projects. дальше »

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Bali Bans Bitcoin Payments In Crypto Crackdown Targeting Foreign Tourists

While crypto trading is still legal in Indonesia, local authorities in Bali have warned that international tourists who use cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin to make payments will be “dealt with firmly”. дальше »

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Indonesia’s Bali bans crypto payments for tourists

Foreign tourists visiting Bali, Indonesia cannot use crypto assets like bitcoin or USDT for payment дальше »

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NASDAQ congratulates Ripple on Metaco’s acquisition, fuels IPO rumors

NASDAQ has congratulated Ripple, the blockchain payments company, following its acquisition of Metaco, a Swiss-based crypto custody platform дальше »

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Governor of Bali Says Crypto Payments Are Illegal at Resorts

While crypto as asset class is legal and regulated, paying and exchanging it is not дальше »

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Tourists are unhappy with crypto payments ban in Bali

The community expressed a range of opinions, with some individuals stating that the ban is reasonable, while others went as far as reconsidering their vacation plans. дальше »

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‘Dealt with firmly’ — Bali governor issues warning to tourists using crypto

Cryptocurrency trading is legal in Indonesia, but the use of crypto for payments carries hefty penalties, including jail time.

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NASDAQ appreciation of Ripple-Metaco acquisition triggers IPO speculations

In what appeared to be among the most publicized acquisitions within the crypto world in 2023, blockchain payments company Ripple Labs acquired Metaco. Metaco is Swiss-based asset custody that focuses on trading and decentralized finance. дальше »

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DLT Viable Solution For Cross-border, Multi-currency Payments – New York Fed/MAS Study

In a May 18, 2023 press release, the New York Fed and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) published the results of a research study, known as Project Cedar Phase II x Ubin+. Project Cedar is a Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s New York Innovation Center initiative that seeks to develop a technical framework […] дальше »

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VISA Explores the Potential of Smart Contracts for Payments with Ethereum

Global financial services behemoth VISA recently shared a range of significant milestones in its ongoing pursuit of digital asset payments and seamless crypto onboarding. In a blog titled “Rethinking Digital Transactions with Account Abstraction” earlier this week, the firm disclosed it is now exploring how gas fees can be redesigned using Account Abstraction on the […] дальше »

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Charles Hoskinson States ADA Payments Accepted in His Finally Launched Business Venture

Cardano blockchain creator shared video of his new business where ADA is accepted дальше »

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Crypto fintech Unbanked shuts down amid US regulatory hurdle

Unbanked, a crypto fintech firm specializing in crypto custody and payments services, has made the difficult decision to close its operations, citing a harsh regulatory environment for cryptocurrencies in the United States. дальше »

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Bitcoin Payments App Bottlepay To Shutdown Services

The company is encouraging users to withdraw their funds and to save transaction statements before the app’s closure. дальше »

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Why Paysafecard Became a Huge Hit in Germany

Today, we have many options when it comes to making payments. From using debit and credit cards to PayPal and Neteller, there are plenty of payment methods both online and in the physical world. One of the leading payment methods to emerge in recent times is Paysafecard. дальше »

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Ripple's New Report Sheds Light on the Future of Payments

Ripple's latest annual report, "2023 New Value Report: Crypto Trends in Business and Beyond," paints an optimistic future for cryptocurrencies and digital assets, despite a challenging past year дальше »

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Bitcoin Payments Firm Strike’s Headquarters to Stay in U.S., Despite New El Salvador Office

The company established a headquarters in El Salvador for its global entity as it expanded its app to more than 65 countries last week. дальше »

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Bitcoin and tether accepted by Chinese fentanyl chemical vendors

Chinese fentanyl chemical suppliers are accepting large cryptocurrency payments, primarily in Bitcoin and Tether. Concerns arise over the misuse of cryptocurrencies in illegal activities. дальше »

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Ripple Acquires Stake in Bitstamp: Here's What's Known

Crypto payments provider makes power move and secures stake in longest-standing crypto exchange дальше »

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Chinese firms selling synthetic opioid chemicals accept payments in Bitcoin & Tether

Elliptic, a blockchain analytic company, has revealed that various China-based firms selling fentanyl precursors have received massive amounts of cash in crypto payments. Furthermore, suppliers mostly allowed Bitcoin (BTC) and Tether (USDT) payments. дальше »

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Chinese companies selling synthetic opioid chemicals raked in $27M in crypto payments

Blockchain analysis firm Elliptic said May 23 that several Chinese companies selling precursors to the synthetic opioid fentanyl have received millions in cryptocurrency. Elliptic reported that its researchers interacted with over 90 companies in China that offered to sell fentanyl precursors. дальше »

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Payments Platform Strike Adds Support for Tether’s USDT, Eyes Global Expansion

Coinspeaker Payments Platform Strike Adds Support for Tether’s USDT, Eyes Global Expansion Strike will be hoping to leverage Tether’s stability as a reliable store of value to appeal to more clients globally. дальше »

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GoCrypto’s Cutting-Edge NFT Store: Smart Contracts And Decentralized Payments

GoCrypto, the trailblazer in blockchain technology, is proud to unveil its groundbreaking GoCrypto NFT Store, a revolutionary platform that harnesses the power of smart contracts to redefine ownership, creativity, and real-world rewards. дальше »

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Bitcoin Developer Introduces Ark, A Layer 2 Protocol For Fast And Efficient Payments

Ark promises easier access to a scalable Layer 2, negating the need for channel management. дальше »

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Strike integrates Tether’s USDT for payments

Digital payments platform Strike has integrated dollar-pegged stablecoin Tether’s USDT into its platform. According to a May 22 press statement shared with CryptoSlate, the integration aims to enable fast, safe, and efficient payments for Strike users and further increase the use and adoption of USDT. дальше »

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Ex-Ripple Exec On Why SEC Might Still Defeat Ripple In XRP Lawsuit Amid Unmasking Of Hinman Docs

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Strike moves global headquarters to El Salvador, expands bitcoin payments to 65 countries

Strike, a platform led by Jack Mallers that supports bitcoin (BTC) payments, is expanding to 65 global markets and relocating its global headquarters to El Salvador дальше »

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