Although bitcoin adoption may move at a glacial pace, merchants are seeing sustained traction regardless of market dips.
Bitcoin Usage Among Merchants Is Up, According to Data From Coinbase and BitPay
Although bitcoin adoption may move at a glacial pace, merchants are seeing sustained traction regardless of market dips.
Zap’s New Product Lets Merchants Take Dollars Over Lightning Network
“Merchants can accept bitcoin and lightning payments with the same infrastructure, except they never touch the asset,” explained Zap founder Jack Mallers.
UK Financial Service Provider to Coinbase, Bitstamp Awarded FCA Payments License
A company that provides payment services for cryptocurrency companies like Coinbase, Bitstamp and Galaxy Digital has been awarded a license by the U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Why Lightning Payments Aren’t Clicking for Porn Companies (Just Yet)
Bitcoin may finally achieve broader traction through the adult entertainment industry in 2020, but the chips aren’t stacked in its favor.
Deutsche Bank Says Digital Currencies Could Be Mainstream in 2 Years
A digital currency could see widespread adoption within the next few years, a new report by Deutsche Bank suggests.
Pornhub Now Lets Models Get Paid With the Tether Stablecoin
Pornhub has added new performer payment options including the tether (USDT) stablecoin, two months after being apparently dropped by PayPal.
Bitcoin’s Lighting ‘Torch’ Reignites, Blazes Through 38 Countries in 3 Days
It’s moving around the world much faster the second time around, already reaching 91 people.
Jack Dorsey’s Square Wins Patent for Fiat-to-Crypto Payments Network
Square’s newly awarded patent enables seamless transactions between a number of potential asset types including crypto.
Binance’s Fiat-Gateway Partner Banxa Raises $2M in Series A Round
Digital banking infrastructure provider Banxa has raised $2 million soon after partnering with Binance.
Rivals Signature Bank and Prime Trust Team up to Offer Instant Payments for Institutions
Crypto banking rivals Prime Trust and Signature Bank have partnered to offer “real-time” settlements for institutional digital asset trades.
Hanukkah Reflections on My Year of Toying With Bitcoin
‘Tis the season for introspection. And this year, my thoughts are on bitcoin.
Coinbase CEO Armstrong Wins Patent for Tech Allowing Users To Email Bitcoin
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has been granted a U.S. patent for an invention that makes sending bitcoin as easy as email, literally.
Bitcoin-Savvy Retailers to Experiment With Point-of-Sale Lightning App in 2020
Iterative Capital is working with Breez on a point-of-sale app for bitcoin lightning payments. Some retailers are already testing the beta version.
Netherlands Plans to Punish Crypto Scammers With Up to 6 Years in Jail
The Dutch government is about to get tougher with fraudulent schemes involving banking apps and cryptocurrencies.
Ripple’s Revamped Xpring Platform Looks to Boost XRP Development
Developers using the platform now have a place to manage and monitor transactions.
JPMorgan Blockchain Payments Network Eyes January Japan Launch
JPMorgan’s Interbank Information Network will expand to Japan early next year, according to its executive director.
MUFG Teaming up With Indeed.com Owner to Launch Digital Currency for Payments: Report
Japan’s MUFG Bank and Recruit Holdings are reportedly launching a digital currency as part of a new payments initiative.
Ripple Finalizes $50 Million MoneyGram Investment
Ripple now owns nearly 10 percent of MoneyGram’s outstanding common stock after completing its $50 million equity investment.
Coinbase Expands Reach of Visa Card in Europe, Adds 5 New Cryptos
The exchange has added new crypto options to its Visa debit card, including XRP, XLM and REP, and also expanded availability to 10 more nations.