Prior to Wednesday’s decision, PayPal users weren’t allowed to move their holdings off the platform.
Apple seeks to hire ‘alternative payments’ manager with crypto experience
“The Apple Wallets, Payments, and Commerce (WPC) team is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to lead Alternative Payments Partnerships,” the job post reads.
Bank of Indonesia joins central bank digital currency race
After banning crypto payments back in 2017, Indonesia is looking to allow payments in a digital rupiah currency.
Stellar Development Foundation invests $15M in Mexico crypto exchange
Airtm is aiming to solve a myriad of financial challenges in Latin America tied to last-mile remittance, affordability and equitable access to the global banking system.
Russian officials consider partial lift on crypto payment ban
Some Russian officials want to allow cryptocurrencies for payments under domestic contract law.
Luxury yacht firm accepts Bitcoin, hosts mobile and web services on blockchain
The company said it expects to see 40% growth from Bitcoin payments in the first year.
‘Cash, candy or Bitcoin’: Paying minors in 2021
“We want our kids to be able to think independently about money,” said Eddie Yoon.
City in North Dakota now accepts cryptocurrency for utility payments
The city of Williston of North Dakota has officially started accepting cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin for utility payments via BitPay.
Central Bank of Bahrain and JPMorgan to work on digital currency settlement pilot
The Central Bank of Bahrain expects that its digital currency collaboration with JPMorgan and Bank ABC could extend to a CBDC.
As Bitcoin’s payment options grow, BTC true future role up for debate
Declaring BTC a store of value — e.g., gold 2.0 — but not a medium of exchange, defies logic. It must first have a use case.
Nuvei eyeing $250M acquisition of crypto startup Simplex
Simplex is a fiat-to-crypto onramp that has scored several high-profile partnerships in recent months.
For sports fans, DOGE is starting to look like crypto’s real MVP
Mark Cuban said the Dallas Mavericks are selling more merchandise in a day with DOGE than in a year with Bitcoin or Ether.
Bahamas central bank prepares national Sand Dollar push this summer
The Bahamas is beginning a push for national digital currency adoption this summer, the central bank’s governor, John Rolle, said.
Auction giant Sotheby’s to accept BTC and ETH as payment via Coinbase
Bitcoin and Ether will bring the next step of Sotheby’s crypto adoption after the firm debuted NFTs earlier this year, its CEO said.
Employer paid worker in crypto, then demanded it back when price rose
“I have worked with this person for many years, and he has a tendency to try to change the terms of payment after agreeing on a certain way of operating,” said the contract worker.
Mastercard adds 6 blockchain payments startups to accelerator program
The “fintech innovators” will receive direct support from Mastercard as they bring their products and services to market.
JPMorgan and DBS to launch blockchain cross-border payment platform
JPMorgan and DBS’ new blockchain interbank platform is designed to complement central bank digital currency projects.
Gemini users can now buy Bitcoin with Apple Pay and Google Pay
Gemini crypto exchange has integrated deposits via Apple Pay and Google Pay to simplify crypto purchases.
Norway to start digital currency tests after four years of research
The Norwegian central bank aims to find a preferred CBDC solution through new technical tests.
Jackson, Tennessee follows Miami’s lead to adopt Bitcoin operations
Another city in the United States is looking to add Bitcoin payments and mining activities to the city’s balance sheet.