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The value of virtual: Economies are powered by ownership of the intangible
15.5.2025
Opinion by: Yat Siu, executive chairman and co-founder, Animoca BrandsA discussion on digital property rights, copyright, intellectual property, the open metaverse, AI and value without physical form.When I attend conferences and similar public events, someone almost always approaches me to ask...
Stablecoins Bring 'Meaningful Innovation for Global Payments,' Ripple Exec Says
14.5.2025
Ripple and Kraken executives said at Consensus 2025 that stablecoin adoption is at a tipping point to become an integral part of the global payment system
JPMorgan’s Kinexys Connects With Public Blockchain on Ondo Chain Testnet Debut
14.5.2025
The testnet deal links JPMorgan’s Kinexys payments network to Ondo Chain using Chainlink’s cross-chain tech
DeFi Savings Protocol Sky Slumps to $5M Loss as USDS Interest Payments Wipe Out Profit
13.5.2025
The first-quarter loss is a stark turnaround from the previous quarter, when Sky registered a $31 million profit
Dubai Government Opens Door to Accepting Crypto for Service Fees
13.5.2025
The deal with Crypto.com will allow residents and businesses to pay fees using crypto wallets while the government receives dirhams
Dubai taps Crypto.com to enable crypto payments for govt services
13.5.2025
The government of Dubai has signed an agreement with crypto exchange Crypto.com to launch crypto payments for government services. The agreement, formalized during the Dubai fintech Summit on May 12, is part of Dubai’s cashless strategy, which hopes to foster the city’s transition...
Crypto speculation dominates $600B cross-border payments: BIS report
12.5.2025
Hundreds of billions of dollars in cross-border cryptocurrency payments flow globally, primarily driven by speculative investment, according to a recent report by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS).The BIS study, published May 8, found cross-border payments using the two largest...
UAE Fuel Provider Emarat Launches Crypto Payments With Crypto.com
10.5.2025
Emarat, a leading fuel provider in the UAE, has partnered with Crypto.com to launch cryptocurrency payment services at 10 of its fuel stations. Emarat, Crypto.com Kick off Naming Rights Program for Fuel Stations In an announcement that further solidifies the United Arab Emirates (UAE)’s...
Wellgistics Integrates XRP for Healthcare Payments via $50 Million Credit Facility
9.5.2025
Wellgistics Health has secured a $50 million credit facility to implement XRP-based treasury and payment systems, aiming to revolutionize transaction efficiency within its healthcare network. $50 Million Credit Line Fuels Wellgistics’ Blockchain Payment Initiative Wellgistics Health Inc. (Nasdaq:...
Meta Reportedly Exploring Stablecoins for Small-Payment Use Case
9.5.2025
Meta is contacting infrastructure providers to explore the implementation of stablecoins with a payout use case in mind. The development would mark a new start for the company’s crypto plans after dropping the Libra project. Meta Reportedly Mulling Stablecoins for Small Payouts to Creators...
Florida Pharma Firm Will Use XRP for Real-Time Payments in $50M Financing Deal
9.5.2025
“We believe that there are certain advantages to integrating XRP and its related infrastructure into its healthcare ecosystem,” the firm said in the release
Stripe Unveils Payments Products Powered by 'Gale-Force Tailwind' Stablecoins
8.5.2025
Stripe has launched a new money management service powered by stablecoins
De-Dollarization Watch: Bolivia to Launch Digital Currency to Tackle Cross-Border Payments
8.5.2025
Edwin Rojas Ulo, president of the Central Bank of Bolivia, stated that the institution is currently consulting with international organizations regarding the design of a currency referred to as the “virtual boliviano,” which would facilitate international settlements. Central Bank...
Bitcoin Payments App Strike to Offer BTC Lending in Boost to Reemergent Sector
7.5.2025
"You shouldn’t have to sell the best-performing asset in human history to access cash. Now you don't have to," founder Jack Mallers wrote
Revolut to Roll Out Bitcoin Lightning Payments for Europe Users Through Lightspark
7.5.2025
The integration will offer users cheaper, faster transactions using Lightspark's payment infrastructure built on top of the Bitcoin-based Lightning Network
Visa Doubles Down on Stablecoins With Investment in Blockchain Payments Firm BVNK
7.5.2025
The deal follows BVNK's $50 million fundraising round that included Haun Ventures, Coinbase Ventures and Tiger Global
Bhutan launches tourism crypto payments with Binance Pay and DK Bank
7.5.2025
Bhutan, known for investments in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, has launched a tourism crypto payment system in partnership with Binance Pay and DK Bank.The system allows Bhutan travelers with Binance accounts to pay for services like tickets, hotel stays, tour guides and other products using...
Bhutan launches tourism crypto payments with Binance Pay and DK Bank
7.5.2025
Bhutan, known for investments in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, has launched a tourism crypto payment system in partnership with Binance Pay and DK Bank.The system allows Bhutan travelers with Binance accounts to pay for services like tickets, hotel stays, tour guides and other products using...
Coinbase x402 payments protocol to make AI agents more autonomous
7.5.2025
Coinbase has introduced a new payments protocol for online payments that enables stablecoin transfers over standard internet protocols and AI agents to transact autonomously. On May 6, Coinbase announced that it is launching a protocol called x402 for instant stablecoin payments directly...
Crypto spending will grow, but fiat isn’t going anywhere: Mercuryo CEO
6.5.2025
Petr Kozyakov, CEO of crypto payments platform Mercuryo, told Cointelegraph that the future of finance may not be a winner-takes-all scenario but a blend of digital assets and fiat, each used where it makes the most sense. In a Cointelegraph interview, Kozyakov said that while crypto payments...