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Portugal to lose crypto tax haven status as state announces gains duties
17.5.2022
The small Iberian nation is set to reverse a long-standing tax law that excluded crypto gains on the grounds that they are not legal tender
Bankoff Crypto Cards Suspended Amid High Volume of Russian Transactions
5.5.2022
Bankoff, a platform offering virtual cards that could be topped up with cryptocurrency, has told customers its cards are no longer supported by payment systems Visa and Stripe. They allowed Russians to pay abroad after major processors restricted their services in the country. Visa and Stripe Halt...
Crypto.com (CRO) slumps 30% as staking rewards are slashed
3.5.2022
The world’s sixth-largest exchange has shot itself in the foot by announcing substantial reductions in rewards for its Visa cardholders, causing CRO price to tank
Mastercard files 15 metaverse and NFT related trademarks
11.4.2022
Mastercard joins Visa and American Express with moves into the Metaverse as it seeks to increase revenue streams and remain competitive in the virtual economy
Coinbase Launches New Debit Card Amid Intensified Competition Among Exchanges, Platforms
7.4.2022
As crypto industry players continue to lure customers with debit cards that offer an expanding range of benefits and bonuses, major crypto exchange Coinbase has rolled out a new card that promises more crypto rewards and no transaction fees under certain terms....
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Visa should be 'scared': Lightning Labs raises $70M to add stablecoins
6.4.2022
The firm has built a new protocol called Taro to enable stablecoins to be sent and received on the Bitcoin Lightning Network
Nifty News: UK Royal Mint NFT, $960k Billionaire Dog rug and Pudgy Penguins
5.4.2022
The Royal Mint NFT featured in a series of announcements aimed at making the UK a global crypto hub, with officials saying the NFT is “an emblem” of the approach the UK “is determined to take”
Visa launches immersion program to help creators build their business with NFTs
30.3.2022
The Visa Creator Program is the latest in a string of initiatives that Visa has carried out as it targets the digital creator economy
Visa's NFT Move, Shiba Gets Own DEX, Polygon ID, Huobi ETFs in Hong Kong + More News
30.3.2022
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Read More: Visa's NFT Move, Shiba Gets Own DEX, Polygon ID, Huobi ETFs in Hong Kong + More News
Visa Program to Help Creatives Build Their Businesses With NFTs
30.3.2022
Selected creators will participate in a one-year NFT immersion program
Another Regulatory Challenge for DeFi, El Salvador Seeks Help from Binance + More News
24.3.2022
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Read More: Another Regulatory Challenge for DeFi, El Salvador Seeks Help from Binance + More News
Visa’s Crypto Product Lead Leaves for Payments Startup
23.3.2022
Daniel Mottice had served in the position since last May before co-founding a payments and infrastructure company called Ansible Labs, he said on Twitter
Crypto Biz: Have you considered a career in crypto? March 11-17
17.3.2022
Companies like Visa and Nomura Holdings have set up dedicated crypto departments as they continue to embrace digital assets
Ethereum Co-Founder Raises USD 450M & Bashes Solana, Another DeFi Hack + More News
15.3.2022
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Visa seeks new college grads for Crypto Development Program
15.3.2022
Successful candidates will, among many other tasks, "define Visa’s crypto strategy and identify new product opportunities."
Visa Looking to Hire College Students to Develop In-House Crypto Talent
14.3.2022
Hirees will build expertise in areas such as DeFi, NFTs, stablecoins and central bank digital currencies, according to the payment giant’s job listing
Binance Suspends Transactions With Russian Mastercard and Visa Cards
11.3.2022
Crypto exchange Binance has blocked transactions with Mastercard and Visa cards issued in the Russian Federation. The trading platform announced the move after the American payment giants decided to halt operations in Russia over its military invasion of Ukraine. Russians Unable to Use Their...
COTI Is Leveling Up to Take on Visa & Mastercard in the Merchant Payments Space
9.3.2022
2022 is set to be a pivotal year for COTI, the self-professed “Currency Of The Internet”, as it aims to cement its status as the ultimate Layer-1 blockchain network for merchant payments. COTI has just detailed its 2022 Roadmap. Some exciting developments on the horizon will go a long...
Binance to No Longer Process Visa and Mastercard in Russia
9.3.2022
Russia’s decision to invade Ukraine is now turning out to be very costly. In addition to sanctions imposed on Russia, the country is also witnessing financial isolation from the rest of the world. The two major players who suspended their services in the country are Mastercard and Visa. This...
Thailand Seeks to Offer Russian Tourists Crypto Payment Option Amid Fiat Sanctions
8.3.2022
A popular destination for many Russians, Thailand is now looking for ways to facilitate their payments amid widening western sanctions over Moscow’s military invasion of Ukraine. Cryptocurrency is one of the options being explored by the tourism industry as Russian citizens now face...