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Visa Patent Filing Would Allow Central Banks to Mint Digital Fiat Currencies Using Blockchain
15.5.2020
The filing details a way for fiat currencies, like the U.S. dollar, to be turned into a central bank digital currency
Visa Files Patent for Cryptocurrency System to Replace Cash
15.5.2020
Visa International has filed for a cryptocurrency system patent that is meant to replace physical currency. The system, which utilizes both central banks and commercial banks, leverages a private blockchain to improve the payment ecosystem. Visa’s Cryptocurrency Patent Filing The United...
Visa Files Patent Application For Digital Currency
15.5.2020
Visa has filed a patent application to create digital currency — potentially using Ethereum as the blockchain
90 Million More People Can Now Spend Crypto With TenX
4.5.2020
TenX’s popular Visa debit card—which lets you spend cryptocurrency without having to manually top up—has launched in Germany and Austria. It supports Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Litecoin (LTC), all of which can be spent anywhere that accepts Visa thanks to the card’s unique auto-convert...
Samsung Pay Now Supports Swipe's Cryptocurrency Visa Cards
1.5.2020
Swipe Visa holders can now make payments with their crypto using Samsung Pay on their smartphone or smartwatch
Bitcoin SV Rivals VISA for Transactions Claims Bitcoin Association
29.4.2020
The Bitcoin Association, which promotes Bitcoin SV, says the BSV network is now able to rival credit card processor VISA in terms of transactions per second
Bitmain-Backed Platform Matrixport Enables Users to Buy Crypto With Credit Cards
28.4.2020
Bitmain-backed crypto platform Matrixport now allows its users to buy crypto with credit cards
Bittrex Global Extends Visa Credit, Debit Onramps to Another 125 Countries
23.4.2020
Following an earlier introduction of Visa onramps for residents in the U.K. Germany, France, and the Netherlands, Bittrex Global has significantly expanded global support
Crypto Needs to Meld With Legacy Financial Systems for Mass Adoption
16.4.2020
Decentralized crypto assets and centralized custodians: Could such a hybrid bring crypto to a new level of mass adoption?
Wirex Payments Platform Hits 3 Million Users, Becomes Profitable
14.4.2020
Strong long term trends aside, the COVID-19 pandemic has recently hit Wirex card users’ retail spending
Blockchain Bites: Canaan and Galaxy Digital Report Losses, Fold Joins Visa and Indian Exchange Volume Skyrockets
9.4.2020
Today, Canaan and Galaxy Digital reported quarterly losses, Huobi announced a legally compliant way to reenter the U.S. market, and Binance denies stealing $1 million from one of its users
This Visa Credit Card Gives Bitcoin Rewards on Dollars Spent
9.4.2020
Bitcoin rewards for dollars spent. That's the allure of a new Visa credit card from e-commerce startup Fold
Visa Backs New Bitcoin Rewards Card From Lightning-Friendly Fold
9.4.2020
Fold, a Lightning-compatible Bitcoin rewards app, can launch a Visa co-branded card after joining the Visa Fintech Fast Track Program
Bitcoin and Visa Transactions Plunge But Pizza Deliveries Are Up
1.4.2020
Consumer purchasing is significantly down for Q1, according to reports from both credit card companies and cryptocurrencies
Binance Releases Its Own Debit Card, Initial Testing Will Be in Malaysia
26.3.2020
Binance is set to release a debit card for testing in Malaysia, though it plans to eventually make it available everywhere
Cardano Releases Solution that Scales More than Visa’s Payment Network
26.3.2020
Cardano launched an off-chain scalability protocol that can allegedly scale more than Visa’s payment network
Payment Provider NetCents Readies Cryptocurrency Credit Card for Launch
21.3.2020
The NetCents Cryptocurrency Credit Card has been integrated into the company’s ecosystem and is being tested before launch
Regulated Exchange Launches in US With Crypto-Backed Visa Card Offering
18.3.2020
The new CoinZoom exchange is registered with FinCEN in most U.S. states
Coinbase Card Now Available on Android Phones Through Google Pay
17.3.2020
Coinbase Card can now be used instantly after ordering thanks to an integration with Google Pay
50 Companies Back New Cryptocurrency Project Competing With Facebook’s Libra
13.3.2020
Some members of the Libra Association are now backing a rival project called Celo, which has its own blockchain and cryptocurrency. Over 50 major companies have pledged their support, each pursuing a diverse set of use cases. The project claims that the combined reach of all members exceeds...