Bank of Canada says no to retail CBDC in reshuffling of priorities

Regulating and speeding up payments without a CBDC are more important to the Canadian central bank.

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Token extensions are “a big good” reason why PayPal taps Solana for stablecoin, says PayPal crypto chief

PayPal's adoption of Solana for its stablecoin highlights the growing importance of blockchain efficiency and advanced token features in digital payments. The post Token extensions are “a big good” reason why PayPal taps Solana for stablecoin, says PayPal crypto chief appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Bitcoin Lightning Network growth slows down - What's happening?

The Bitcoin Lightning Network has seen a sharp drop in key metrics amid declined usage.  However, BTC payments continued to gain popularity after the recent endorsement by Trump and the State The post Bitcoin Lightning Network growth slows down - What's happening? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Louisiana State Government Now Accepts Bitcoin Lightning As Payment

Louisiana has become one of the first U.S. states to accept Bitcoin for government payments, offering residents more flexible options for transactions. дальше »

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After Ripple, British Fintech Revolut Set To Issue Its Own Stablecoin As It Expands Crypto Offering

Revolut, the London-based fintech company, might soon join San Francisco-based blockchain payments firm Ripple in the competitive world of stablecoins. According to reports, Revolut is planning to launch its stablecoin as part of plans to expand its digital asset offerings. дальше »

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BNB Chain introduces gasless stablecoin payments initiative

BNB Chain partners with major CEXs and wallets to introduce gasless stablecoin transfers, enhancing cross-chain liquidity.

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Circle activates USDC in Brazil and Mexico

Circle has expanded its stablecoin operations in Latin America to include Brazil and Mexico. In a company statement, stablecoin operator Circle revealed that its (USDC) token can now be used to settle payments in Brazil and Mexico. The feature supports… дальше »

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Bitcoin’s Future in Payments: Overcoming Stablecoin Dominance with Fiatless Fiat

Bitcoin stable channels supported by the Lightning Network could introduce a novel peer-to-peer payment infrastructure to rival stablecoins дальше »

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Russia eyes crypto payments for military and civilian goods trade under new trial

In a significant move towards integrating cryptocurrency into foreign trade, Russia has established a focus group to explore the use of digital currencies for international payments, particularly for importing goods with dual-use applications, which can serve both civilian and military purposes. дальше »

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Russia set to trial crypto for trading goods with military applications: report

The Russian government has formed a focus group to trial crypto payments for foreign trade, focusing on importers of goods with potential military applications. Russia has established a focus group under an experimental legal regime to explore the use of… дальше »

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Circle and Sony Block Solutions Labs partner to enable USDC on Soneium

Circle and Sony Block Solutions Labs partner to bring USDC on Soneium. The Ethereum layer 2 will integrate bridged USDC, allowing users and developers to tap into borderless transactions and digital dollar payments. дальше »

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Russia to Regulate Cross-Border Crypto Payments by November

Russia legalizes cryptocurrency for foreign trade in an experimental phase. Full regulations are expected by November, with domestic use prohibited. The post Russia to Regulate Cross-Border Crypto Payments by November appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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North Carolina resists the CBDC tide with new payments ban

A new law in North Carolina seeks to ban CBDCs in the state, but there are questions about whether the new legislation is even legal.  дальше »

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Ride-hailing app Tada integrates TON crypto payments for Singapore rides

TON executive Harvey Kim told Cointelegraph that a new ride-hailing Telegram Mini App will accept Toncoin and USDT on TON.

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Bitcoin and Crypto Exchange HTX To Integrate Lightning Network

One of the leading Bitcoin and crypto exchange HTX announced integration of Bitcoin's Lightning Network to enable faster, cheaper payments. дальше »

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Uniswap CEO Refutes $20 Million Protocol Deployment Bribe

Uniswap CEO Hayden Adams refutes bribery allegations, emphasizing that protocol deployment is decided by governance, not payments. The post Uniswap CEO Refutes $20 Million Protocol Deployment Bribe appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Stablecoins Increasingly Used for Savings, Payments in Emerging Countries, but Crypto Trading Still Leads: Report

The report surveyed more than 2,500 cryptocurrency users in Brazil, Nigeria, Turkey, Indonesia and India. дальше »

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Crypto is used for payments in Georgia, not to get rich: Tbilisi Crypto City Guide

The capital city of the country of Georgia boasts a small but vibrant crypto community that aims to put the country on the map.

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Crypto payments platform MoonPay secures Australian registration

MoonPay has registered with Australia’s regulator to provide crypto exchange services, enabling local payment methods like Osko and PayID for Australian users. Crypto payments firm MoonPay has officially registered with Australia‘s financial intelligence agency — also known as AUSTRAC —… дальше »

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Turkey’s $200 limit on cash payments: What does it mean for crypto?

Should the Turkish government pass new amendments, all cash payments above $205 would be subject to fines of 10%.

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Ramp Network expands crypto purchases to all U.S. states

Ramp Network, a U. K. -based crypto payments infrastructure provider, has expanded its services to all 50 U. S. states. The fintech startup announced the expansion of its payment rails to 17 more U. дальше »

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Alchemy Pay partners with Tether and Tether Gold for zero ramp fee

In a groundbreaking development in the world of cryptocurrency payments, Alchemy Pay (ACH) has announced another exclusive partnership with Tether and Tether Gold. The announcement was shared via Alchemy Pay’s official X account, where the company expressed its excitement about the partnership. дальше »

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Alchemy Pay brings crypto payments to Telegram via TON network

Alchemy Pay has launched its crypto payment solutions on Telegram through The Open Network. This addition will allow users of the popular messaging app to make crypto transactions without leaving the platform, making it easier for Telegram’s user base to… дальше »

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XRP steady as Ripple boosts cross-border payments and co-founder backs Kamala Harris

Ripple (XRP) token is holding strong despite market downturns with recent developments including updates on Ripple’s cross-border payment solutions and key legal victories, bolstering investor confidence. дальше »

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New Mastercard crypto card lets users pay from self-custodial wallets

Mastercard has teamed up with crypto payment provider Mercuryo to launch a new debit card called “Spend” that allows users to make payments directly from their self-custodial wallets using digital assets, including Bitcoin. дальше »

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Travala.com partners with Skyscanner to expand crypto use in travel

Travala has inked a significant collaboration with travel marketplace Skyscanner, enabling crypto payments for hotel bookings to millions of travelers globally. The crypto-native travel platform Travala announced on Sept. дальше »

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Crypto Payments Firm BCB Group Has Received Takeover Interest: Sources

The company received takeover interest from a potential investor while conducting a Series B funding round. дальше »

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Mastercard rolls out crypto debit card for non-custodial use in Europe

Mastercard has expanded its footprint in the crypto payments space with a new crypto debit card that allows users to make direct purchases using non-custodial wallets. According to an announcement on Sept. дальше »

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Mastercard Launches Euro Denominated Non-Custodial Bitcoin Debit Card

Mastercard has launched a euro debit card enabling direct spending of Bitcoin and crypto from non-custodial wallets at its over 100 million merchants. The move reflects Mastercard's expanding efforts to bridge Bitcoin with its traditional payments network. дальше »

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Kamala Harris turns to Coinbase for crypto campaign donations, CFO reveals

Coinbase CFO Alesia Haas revealed that Vice President Kamala Harris‘s campaign is using Coinbase Commerce to accept crypto donations, Fortune reported Sept. 4. Haas made the revelation during a conversation with Citigroup‘s director of payments, Peter Christiansen, at the lender’s 2024 Global TMT Conference in New York. дальше »

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Elon Musk Hints At Bringing Back Dogecoin Payments For Tesla Merch After Latest Court Victory

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Ripple to launch smart contracts on XRP Ledger (XRPL), boosting DeFi capabilities and DApps

Prominent cross-border payments firm Ripple is set to introduce smart contracts to the XRP Ledger (XRPL). According to the announcement made by Team Ripple on September 2, this move aims to expand XRPL’s capabilities and attract developers, fostering the creation of new decentralized applications (DApps). дальше »

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Ripple to bring smart contracts on XRP Ledger

Blockchain payments firm Ripple has disclosed plans to bring smart contracts to the XRP Ledger mainnet, enhancing programmability and enabling developers to create customized applications. In a Sep. дальше »

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SWIFT-like bridge for stablecoins UDPN adds support for Australian Digital Dollar

The Universal Digital Payments Network has announced the integration of the Australian Digital Dollar into its platform, expanding its support for regulated stablecoins. Launched in Davos as a bridge between centralized and decentralized digital currency systems, the Universal Digital Payments… дальше »

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Elon Musk Hints at Dogecoin’s Return as Tesla Merchandise Payment After Court Win

Despite Musk's support, it's unclear if Tesla will reinstate Dogecoin payments, as the option was previously removed without explanation. The post Elon Musk Hints at Dogecoin’s Return as Tesla Merchandise Payment After Court Win appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Ripple Reveals How It Can Relieve SMEs of Cross-Border Payment Hurdles

Leading crypto solutions provider Ripple explains how it can help SMEs improve their transnational payments дальше »

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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… дальше »

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Blockchain payments are already cutting costs and streamlining settlements – Binance Research

Blockchain's potential to revolutionize global payments could lead to more efficient, transparent, and cost-effective financial systems, despite current challenges. The post Blockchain payments are already cutting costs and streamlining settlements – Binance Research appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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USDC crosses $16 trillion in volume, driven by Solana’s market share

Circle’s USD Coin (USDC) stablecoin has crossed the $16 trillion mark in total cumulative volume. While this number falls short of traditional financial powerhouses like Visa, which processed over $12 trillion in payments just last year, it highlights the remarkable growth of stablecoins. дальше »

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Bridge Fundraising for Stablecoin-Based Payments Network Totals $58M: Report

Bridge, founded by Square and Coinbase alumni, recently raised $40 million in a round led by Sequoia and Ribbit. дальше »

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Russia Is About to Try Using Crypto to Get Around Sanctions

Russia will begin trialing cross-border crypto payments next week to try to circumvent international sanctions – but this effort may not work, several policy and legal experts told CoinDesk. дальше »

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Soneium integrates Transak to accelerate global onboarding

Web3 payments provider Transak is teaming up with Soneium to bring more mainstream users to the recently launched blockchain network. According to a press release shared with crypto.news, Transak will assist Soneium in onboarding mainstream users who want to leverage… дальше »

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Soneium integrates Transak to boost web3 payments and mainstream adoption

The integration could significantly accelerate Web3 adoption, enhancing accessibility and security across gaming and entertainment industries. The post Soneium integrates Transak to boost web3 payments and mainstream adoption appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Lightspark Introduces Instant Bitcoin Lightning Payments for U.S. Businesses with New Feature

Lightspark introduces Lightspark Extend, its new solution allowing businesses in the U.S. to offer instant Lightning payments to eligible account holders. дальше »

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Aethir and Auros team up to boost ATH token transaction efficiency

The partnership between Aethir and Auros could accelerate the adoption of decentralized cloud computing and on-chain payments industry-wide. The post Aethir and Auros team up to boost ATH token transaction efficiency appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Russia to test cross-border crypto payments in September - Reasons?

Russia's latest efforts to evade international sanctions involves crypto again Latest initiative and trials will use NPC system Russia is set to begin trials for cryptocurrency exchanges andThe post Russia to test cross-border crypto payments in September - Reasons? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Coinbase CEO Predicts Crypto Payments Will Eventually Take Off

Cryptocurrency payments will be on the rise, according to Coinbase CEO Armstrong дальше »

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Russia nears crypto exchange trials to bypass sanctions: report

Russia is said to begin trials of crypto exchanges and token transactions for cross-border payments to mitigate the impact of international sanctions. Russia appears to be days from starting trials of crypto exchanges and token transactions for cross-border deals in… дальше »

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Moscow to test crypto for international payments

Russia's crypto trials could reshape global financial systems, offering new avenues for international trade amidst sanctions and regulatory shifts. The post Moscow to test crypto for international payments appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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PayPal's Stablecoin Hits $1B Market Cap as Incentives Boost Activity on Solana

The payments company's stablecoin entry was off to a slow start last year on Ethereum, but its recent expansion to the Solana blockchain reignited the token's growth. дальше »

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