Altcoins
Stellar and AEON Join Forces to Enhance XLM and USDC Payment Options in Southeast Asia
Stellar collaborates with AEON to advance blockchain payments in Southeast Asia, targeting the unbanked population with USDC and XLM options.
Business
JPMorgan Expands Kinexys to Support GBP Transactions
JPMorgan's Kinexys now accommodates accounts in British pounds, enhancing its existing services including U.S. dollars and euros.
Crypto
Stablecoins Transforming International Money Transfers, Says a16z
Stablecoins are changing the landscape of global money transfers by reducing expenses and cutting out intermediaries.
Finance
Ripple Incorporates RLUSD Stablecoin in Global Payment Framework
Ripple USD's market valuation surged to $244 million since its introduction, marking an 87% increase in the last month.
Blockchain
Ripple Teams Up with Chipper Cash to Enhance African Payment Systems Using XRP
Chipper Cash's partnership with Ripple aims to make cross-border transactions faster and more affordable for millions of customers across Africa.
Finance
Sam Altman's World Network Negotiates with Visa for Crypto Payments Integration
World Network aims to enhance its wallet services by integrating Visa payment functionalities, turning it into a digital bank account for users.
Crypto
Bakkt Appoints Akshay Naheta as Co-CEO to Enhance Stablecoin Payments
Bakkt has appointed Akshay Naheta as co-CEO and announced a partnership with his startup, aiming to enhance their stablecoin payment capabilities.
Altcoins
Ripple Makes Historic Move in the Middle East by Acquiring Initial Payment License
Ripple has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first blockchain payments provider to secure official licensing from the Dubai Financial Services Authority.
Business
Mesh Secures $82 Million to Broaden Global Reach of Stablecoin Payment Solutions
Mesh is expanding its network for stablecoin-based payments with new funding.
Crime
Chainalysis Reports 35% Drop in Ransomware Payments as Victims Refuse to Comply
A significant report by Chainalysis reveals a decline in ransomware payments in 2024, attributing it to various factors including increased law enforcement activity and a growing reluctance among victims to pay.
Business
MoonPay Acquires Helio Crypto Payment Processor for $175 Million
MoonPay's acquisition will enhance its capabilities in cryptocurrency transactions.
Business
KuCoin Introduces QR-Code Payments for Crypto Transactions
KuCoin has launched a new QR-code payment system allowing users to pay using various cryptocurrencies directly from their accounts.
Crypto News
Surge in Crypto Card Payments: A Shift to $1.5B by 2025
A recent report reveals a dramatic increase in crypto card payments, outpacing P2P stablecoin transfers and highlighting the growing significance of crypto in everyday financial transactions.
Business
Ripple Collaborates with Mercado Bitcoin for Enhanced Payment Solutions
Ripple partners with the Brazilian exchange Mercado Bitcoin to enhance international payment processing for businesses and customers using Brazilian Reais.
News
PayPay and Binance Japan Team Up for a Revolutionary Payment Integration
PayPay is partnering with Binance Japan to offer seamless payment options amidst its upcoming IPO.
News
Citi to Explore Stablecoin Payments in Collaboration with Coinbase
Citi announces a partnership with Coinbase to trial stablecoin payments, signaling a shift towards digital currencies and predicting a $4 trillion market by 2030.
Blockchain
Coinbase's x402 Protocol Sees Surging Transactions, Increasing by Over 10,000% in Just a Month
Coinbase's innovative x402 protocol for AI transactions has experienced a huge spike in activity, marking a significant milestone in autonomous digital payments.
News
Western Union to Test Stablecoin Transfers
Western Union is exploring stablecoin use to streamline international transfers and enhance customer experience.
News
Coinbase's x402 Protocol Sees an Overwhelming 10,000% Surge in Transactions Over One Month
Coinbase's x402 protocol experiences a dramatic increase in transaction activity, indicating a significant rise in autonomous transactions facilitated by AI.
Crypto
Western Union to Test Stablecoin Transfers for Global Remittances
Western Union is exploring the use of stablecoins to enhance its international money transfer services.
