The deal aims to enable faster, cheaper payments between 27 African countries, working with three Onafriq partners.
Making real-world blockchain solutions possible — Solana co-founder Raj Gokal
Web3 has had its ups and downs over the last few years, but does it have any real-world use cases?
Tornado Cash dev Alex Pertsev set to be released from prison under surveillance
The Tornado Cash developer was arrested in August 2022 by Dutch authorities as part of a criminal investigation against the crypto mixer service.
Banks with crypto services require new Anti-Money Laundering capabilities
Large financial institutions are getting involved in digital assets by investing capital, time and effort into on-chain analytics solutions.
DMI finds CBDCs not targeting cross-border payments, huge potential in Metaverse
The Digital Money Institute’s third annual payments report looks at CBDCs for the first time, as well as other payment methods, through the lens of cross-border payment utility.
Crypto adoption via regulation: Setting rules for centralized exchanges
While some security issues do exist, major internet outages like the one witnessed across the EU recently cannot really threaten cryptocurrencies or their associated networks.
9 years after the first Bitcoin ATM, there are now 38,804 globally
From one Candian coffee shop to a worldwide network of nearly 39,000, crypto ATMs have turned nine years old and are only expected to continue growing.
Crypto’s adaptability, openness key to ideal monetary system, say BIS execs
Some of the biggest flaws preventing present-day cryptocurrencies from mainstream adoption, pointed out by the BIS execs, are bottleneck congestion in DeFi and the reliance on volatile assets.
MoneyGram to open transfer platform with Stellar, eyes wallet deal in El Salvador
MoneyGram CEO Alex Holmes said the international remittances stalwart wants to be a bridge between the crypto and fiat worlds.
WEF 2022: Bankers at WEF see the need for caution and speed on central bank digital currencies
Experts point out sticking points as well as greatest needs in the creation of central bank digital currencies for domestic and cross-border, wholesale and retail, uses.
SWIFT, Capgemini team up to test using the international network for CBDC transfers
The bank messaging service, which dates back to the 1970s, is looking to connect CBDCs to each other and to traditional currencies as it tries to stay up to date.
Altcoins rally to new highs after the ETH/BTC pair flips bullish
MTL, RGT and KSM post gains in excess of 36% after the ETH/BTC pair turned bullish and Bitcoin price trades in a range-bound pattern.
Global payments brand Skrill expands crypto wallet services
Skrill customers outside the United States now have access to 35 cryptocurrencies in their digital wallets. The company expanded into the U.S. in March of this year.
Euronet Subsidiary Ria Turns to Ripple Tech Seeking Faster Money Transfers
Ria Money Transfer, one of the world’s biggest remittance firms, has joined Ripple’s blockchain-based payments network.
Facebook to Develop its Own Stablecoin for Remittances: Report
Social media giant Facebook is reportedly working on to launch its own stablecoin for money transfers through its popular messaging app WhatsApp.
Facebook to Develop its Own Stablecoin for Remittances: Report
Social media giant Facebook is reportedly working on to launch its own stablecoin for money transfers through its popular messaging app WhatsApp.