ECB’s interest in identifying the best cross-border payment solution stems from the fact that it serves as the central bank of the 19 European Union countries which have adopted the euro.
Croatian retail giant sees rise in crypto payments despite the bear market
Croatia has been enjoying the growing cryptocurrency adoption despite the ongoing crypto winter, Konzum’s director of business applications Ines Barbir said.
The Costa’ Bitcoin on the rise: Major chains give Gibraltar a BTC boost
Major franchises in Gibraltar including Costa Coffee, the Card Factor and Hotel Chocolat now accept Bitcoin over the Lightning Network or on-chain.
Workers in volatile economies most likely to take pay in crypto: Report
There has been an increase in employee crypto payments for the first half of this year despite the market crash, according to Deel.
Technicals suggest Bitcoin is still far from ideal for daily payments
Even with the rise of layer-2 solutions, many experts believe Bitcoin may have missed the boat as a currency for day-to-day remittances go.
Vladimir Putin signs bill banning digital assets as payments into law
Russia’s Parliament is also considering two other bills related to digital assets: regulating miners’ activities, and requirements for firms handling crypto transactions.
Crypto payments gain ground thanks to centralized payment processors
Mastercard, Visa, PayPal and several others have paved the way for crypto to be used as a tool of payment for buying daily needed goods.
Tether fortifies its reserves: Will it silence critics, mollify investors?
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VC Roundup: ‘Web5,’ Metaverse sports and Bitcoin monetization startups generate buzz
PolySign, Mash, Floor, Euler, Trinsic, KYVE and Atmos Labs headline the latest funding deals from the world of blockchain and cryptocurrency.
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EU-regulated firm Banking Circle adopts USDC stablecoin
Banking Circle was launched in 2016 with a mission to help payments businesses reach new global markets, avoiding the burdens of traditional banking.
Satoshi milkshake experiment shows kids can HODL Bitcoin too
The famous Stanford Marshmallow Experiment takes the orange pill during a study of 25 school kids on the Isle of Man.
High-ranking crime fighter to join UK’s FCA as payments and digital assets director
The Financial Conduct Authority is introducing the post of digital assets director as part of a hiring spree that goes along with its new, more assertive strategy.
It seems NFT-themed Bored & Hungry restaurant no longer accepts crypto
The alleged removal is a bit strange considering Bored and Hungry only opened its doors back in April.
Roxe Holding in talks for listing on Nasdaq via $3.6B SPAC deal
The firm has entered an agreement with special purpose acquisition company Goldenstone Acquisition Ltd, through which it will pursue the listing.
Accepting Bitcoin for your business just like Tesla: Report
Merchants that accept crypto rather than credit cards for payments can expect to save as much as 3.5% — or more.
Bank of Russia backs cross-border crypto payments vs. domestic trade
Cryptocurrencies can be used in cross-border or international payments only if they don’t get into Russia’s domestic financial system, the Bank of Russia governor said.
Taxes of top concern behind Bitcoin salaries, Exodus CEO says
Cryptocurrency wallet firm Exodus has been paying all its staff fully in Bitcoin since launching its software wallet in 2015, CEO JP Richardson said.
MoneyGram’s USDC transfer service launches in several countries
The payment service, which is powered by the Stellar blockchain, will enable USDC settlement with MoneyGram in “near-real-time.”
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