Business
PayPal Expands Cryptocurrency Services for Peer-to-Peer Transactions
PayPal will enable U.S. users to transfer bitcoin, ether, and its dollar stablecoin directly across accounts as part of its cryptocurrency initiative.
Business
MoonPay Set to Acquire Meso to Broaden Crypto Payment Solutions
MoonPay is preparing to purchase Meso as a means to expand its global network for cryptocurrency payments, following its earlier acquisition of Helio.
Blockchain
Ethereum Foundation Launches New AI Initiative for Payment Coordination
The Ethereum Foundation has established a new division to address AI integration into payment systems, spearheaded by research scientist Davide Crapis.
Business
Stripe's CEO Discusses the Growing Use of Stablecoins by Businesses
Patrick Collison of Stripe explains the surge in stablecoin use as businesses seek faster and more efficient payment solutions.
Crypto
Stripe and Paradigm Launch Tempo for High-Speed Stablecoin Transactions
Stripe and Paradigm have introduced Tempo, a blockchain aimed at enhancing stablecoin payments to support global transactions and microtransactions.
Cryptocurrency News
PayPal Introduces Cryptocurrency Payments for American Merchants
PayPal is launching a feature allowing U.S. merchants to accept payments in over 100 cryptocurrencies, streamlining transactions and reducing fees.
Crypto
MoonPay Introduces Easy Crypto Purchases for Revolut Users in Europe
MoonPay has linked with Revolut Pay to facilitate seamless crypto purchases for users in the UK and EU, enhancing transaction efficiency.
Business
Monad Acquires Portal Labs to Enhance Payments with Stablecoins
The Monad Foundation has bought Portal Labs to improve its blockchain payments strategy, with Raj Parekh leading the efforts towards stablecoin integration.
Finance
Emirates Airline to Introduce Cryptocurrency Payments in Partnership with Crypto.com
Emirates Airline is set to enable cryptocurrency transactions through a collaboration with Crypto.com, targeting a younger, tech-savvy customer demographic.
Crypto
Ripple Partners with OpenPayd to Develop a New Stablecoin Infrastructure Amid Bank Licensing Efforts
Ripple teams up with OpenPayd to create a stablecoin infrastructure as it seeks to obtain a national banking license.
Crypto
Ivy Integrates Circle's USDC and EURC for Instant Payments
Ivy, a German payments startup, has enhanced its platform by incorporating Circle's USDC and EURC stablecoins, enabling instant transactions across Europe.
Crypto
Bolt Integrates Stablecoin Payments for Global Sales Amid Growing Digital Dollar Competition
The new service enables faster and more cost-effective international transactions for businesses and consumers, the company claims.
Crypto
Coinbase Introduces Fast USDC Payment Solutions in Collaboration with Shopify
Coinbase Payments is now available, facilitating swift global transactions for merchants without requiring blockchain expertise.
Crypto
Shopify to Allow USDC Payments through Coinbase's Base for Global Merchants
Shopify is set to launch stablecoin payments for merchants via Coinbase's Base, beginning in mid-June.
Business
Stablecoin Surge: Major Tech Firms Eye Integration with Crypto Payments
Apple, Airbnb, and X are reportedly in talks with crypto companies to integrate stablecoin payments to reduce transaction fees.
Business
Stripe Considers Collaborating with Banks on Stablecoins as Their Relevance Increases, Says Company President
The payment company has started discussions about stablecoin accounts for its users, alongside its acquisition of Bridge which launched a USDC token.
Finance
Bitget Wallet Teams Up with Coinpal for Enhanced Crypto Spending Options
The new partnership integrates over 6,000 merchants into Bitget Wallet, facilitating user transactions in various sectors.
Crypto
Tether and Tron Lead Surge in Stablecoin Payment Dominance
A recent analysis reveals Tether's USDT and the Tron network are reversing trends in the stablecoin payments market.
Finance
Square Trials Instant Bitcoin Payments in Las Vegas, Aiming for Full Rollout in 2026
Square is testing bitcoin payments during the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas, with plans for broader availability pending regulatory approval.
Business
Steak n’ Shake COO Reports Bitcoin Payments Halved Processing Costs
Steak n’ Shake, an American fast-food chain, has implemented bitcoin payments, significantly reducing processing fees. The COO anticipates future advancements including automated services.
