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Ransomware crypto payments hit at least $602M last year: Chainalysis
11.2.2022
The total amount of value extracted through ransomware payments in 2021 is expected to rise above 2020 levels once all the data is sorted through
Upcoming Apple iPhone feature to give merchants a way to accept crypto payments
9.2.2022
Apple Pay users will technically be able to use iPhone’s Tap to Pay feature to make crypto payments across mainstream merchants and businesses
Ministries Queried About Missing 200,000 Bitcoins as Bulgaria Explores Crypto Payments
28.1.2022
The recently elected government of Bulgaria has found itself in the position of answering questions about the fate of billions of dollars’ worth of cryptocurrency reportedly confiscated by the country’s law enforcement five years ago. Meanwhile, the new finance minister has revealed...
Google Pay hires PayPal exec to head up crypto payments push
20.1.2022
The tech giant has hired a PayPal veteran to help with the expansion of Google Pay as it sets its sights on the future, including plans to explore crypto
Bitpay Statistics Show the Use of Bitcoin for Payments Is Dwindling
18.1.2022
The use of bitcoin as a digital currency for payments has gone down significantly, according to the numbers stemming from Bitpay, one of the leading cryptocurrency payments processors. While most of the purchases were made with bitcoin back in 2020, this dominance has dwindled, opening the space...
BBTV launches crypto payment solution for media monetization
13.1.2022
Media monetization company BBTV recently launched a solution that lets creators get paid in crypto
Digital, Crypto Payments Key to Small Business Growth in 2022 - Visa
13.1.2022
As much as 73% of surveyed small businesses said accepting new forms of digital payments is a fundamental factor to their growth in 2022, with 24% eyeing enabling cryptocurrency payments, according to a survey by US payments giant Visa.
With this in mind, 59% of small businesses (SMBs) surveyed...
Visa survey shows that 24% of SMBs plan to accept crypto payments
13.1.2022
Crypto holders want to use their assets to shop and stores around the globe are starting to take heed
Iran to Permit Use of Cryptocurrencies in International Settlements, Reports Reveal
11.1.2022
Authorities in Iran are preparing to allow the employment of cryptocurrencies for international settlements. According to local media, central bank and government officials have given the green light to adopt a mechanism using digital coins in the field of foreign trade. Businesses in Iran to...
Iran to allow crypto payments for international trade: Report
11.1.2022
Iran is reportedly looking to unlock opportunities for importers and exporters to use crypto in international deals
Airbnb Explores Crypto Payments — CEO Sees ‘a Revolution Happening in Crypto’
5.1.2022
Popular travel website Airbnb could soon accept cryptocurrencies for payments, CEO Brian Chesky has hinted. “Like the revolution in travel, there is clearly a revolution happening in crypto,” he added. Airbnb’s CEO Says ‘There Is Clearly a Revolution Happening...
Hot Doges and Bitcoinana Splits on offer at Florida crypto restaurant
30.12.2021
The Crypto Street Restaurant accepts all crypto assets for food payments at its store, and has nothing but five star reviews so far
Retailers to drive crypto payments adoption: Survey
23.12.2021
A new report reveals over half of people believe cryptocurrency payments give businesses a competitive edge
Stratos Jet Charters Reveals Crypto Payment Acceptance for Flights via FTX Pay
22.12.2021
The Orlando, Florida-based Stratos Jet Charters Inc. has announced the company has partnered with FTX US and the collaboration will make it so Stratos Jet customers can pay for services with crypto payments via FTX Pay. The CEO of Stratos Jet says the company has been in search of a crypto partner...
Crypto salaries are becoming a popular way to attract young talent
21.12.2021
Crypto adoption is right around the corner as more millennials opt to get their salaries in crypto
Wall Street financial advisor LionTree explores crypto payments
17.12.2021
Financial advisory group LionTree has been a part of some of the most prominent Wall Street acquisitions and IPOs
Ukrainians Offered New Crypto Services, Bitcoin Cards
16.12.2021
Along with the growing popularity of cryptocurrencies, Ukrainians are enjoying an expanding range of related services and products. Besides new options to buy and trade coins, crypto users in the country will be offered two cards that will allow them to spend their digital currencies in stores...
Crypto payments solutions firm Ramp raises $53 million to increase adoption of dApps
15.12.2021
"There is so much potential in unlocking cryptocurrency and digital assets beyond today’s narrow and restrictive use cases," said Szymon Sypniewicz, Ramp co-founder and CEO
Thailand Doesn’t Prohibit Crypto Use for Payments but Warns of Price Fluctuation
12.12.2021
Bank of Thailand’s officials say that using cryptocurrency as a means of payment is not illegal. However, they added that users “must be able to accept the risks,” including price fluctuation. Using Crypto to Pay for Goods and Services Is Not Illegal in Thailand Sakkapop...
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Proposes Creating a Cryptocurrency Payment System for State Fees
11.12.2021
The American politician and attorney serving as the 46th governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis, announced the state’s 2022-23 budget proposal last week and proposed an idea to let businesses pay state fees with crypto assets. The governor’s “Freedom First Budget” suggests...