The payments platform said PayPal USD will be “rolling out fully in the coming weeks” after announcing its launch on Venmo.
Privacy prevails and cypherpunks write code at Baltic Honeybadger
The Riga cypherpunk reunion convened around the Lightning Network, privacy and a strong anti-CBDC sentiment.
FTX seeks to reverse payments made to Shaq, Naomi Osaka and Miami Heat
FTX laid out the millions it paid to the likes of Shaquille O’Neal, Naomi Osaka and other high-profile people it’s looking to get back.
Singapore regulatory sandbox lacks qualified crypto payment providers
The MAS has said that rising malware scam cases in Singapore have nothing to do with cryptocurrencies. On the contrary, it claimed, such scams are more prevalent in the fiat economy.
CFPB examines Big Tech’s role in mobile payment systems ahead of rulemaking
The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has focused on the role of Apple and Google in mobile payments with a critical eye.
Visa Taps Solana and USDC Stablecoin to Boost Cross-Border Payments
The company said it is one of the first major payment institutions to use directly the Solana network for settlements.
Visa taps into Solana to widen USDC payment capability
The global payments firm has expanded its stablecoin settlement capability to include USDC tokens issued on the Solana blockchain.
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?
Elon Musk’s X Has Licenses in Multiple U.S. States to Process Payments, Including Crypto
Elon Musk’s social media platform X, formerly Twitter, has obtained money or currency transmitter licenses in seven U.S. states.
Spanish central bank official talks about private payment services in era of digital euro
Banco de España Deputy Gov. Margarita Delgado voiced concern about financial stability issues but painted a rosy picture for nonbank financial service providers.
Bitcoin gains traction in West Africa with educational drive
As anti-French sentiment rides high in West Africa, Bitique opens its doors, the “Bitcoin Mastermind” conference beckons and more nodes come online to verify the Bitcoin blockchain.
Shopify to accept USDC payments with Solana: Report
Solana Pay has reportedly been added to Shopify’s payment solutions, giving millions of merchants access to cryptocurrencies.
MoonPay Offers Binance.US a Solution to Crypto Payments Suspension: Bloomberg
The U.S. exchange’s customers now have the option of buying stablecoin USDT using their debit or credit cards, Apple Pay or Google Pay and then converting it into crypto tokens.
PayPal’s new PYUSD stablecoin faces legal headwinds and ‘less functionality’
Industry experts explain the benefits and disadvantages of PayPal’s PYUSD stablecoin.
PayPal to Stop Crypto Purchases in UK Until 2024
Payments giant PayPal will temporarily pause crypto purchases in the United Kingdom until early 2024, the company said Wednesday, citing new rules by the country’s financial regulator.
Stellar dips into treasury to buy minority stake in MoneyGram
The financial details weren’t disclosed, but the investment gave the Stellar Development Foundation a seat on MoneyGram’s board of directors.
Bitcoin vs. gold: Are market cap and other comparisons actually relevant for investors?
Bitcoin’s future price surge and mainstream adoption could happen independently of institutional adoption of the digital currency.
PayPal to roll out Cryptocurrencies Hub for select users
The Cryptocurrencies Hub is key for PayPal to reinvent itself as a crypto-inclusive platform. The service will allow for the sale and purchase of cryptocurrencies among other functionalities.
Visa Eyes Mass Adoption of Crypto by Testing On-Chain Gas Fee Payment Through Fiat
Visa says managing ether (ETH) balance to cover gas fees is “burdensome” and too complex, according to a blog post.
Binance drops majority of USD Coin reserves — Latest USDC news
This week’s episode of The Market Report explores the reasons why Binance let go of a majority of its USDC reserves and what it replaced them with.