Bank of America Ready for Crypto Payments
Is the banking industry prepared for the disruption crypto payments might cause, and if Bank of America leads the charge, what lasting changes can we expect in how banks, businesses, and consumers interact? Bank of America CEO advocates for crypto payments The banking and crypto worlds have often seemed like two ships passing in the […]
Tether USDt tops salary payments and savings in EU in 2024 — Brighty
Tether USDt was the top deposited currency by earners on Brighty last year, accounting for 85% of all crypto deposits. Source link
Cannes to support crypto payments for local businesses
Cannes Mayor David Lisnard has unveiled plans to train local merchants on accepting cryptocurrency payments as the city prepares to host the Ethereum Community Conference later this year. Lisnard announced the initiative via LinkedIn, highlighting Cannes’ commitment to supporting cryptocurrency payments as part of its broader Web3 strategy. In preparation for the 8th edition of […]
FV Bank taps PayPal’s PYUSD for direct deposit and payments
FV Bank is expanding its stablecoin offerings, adding PYUSD for USD integration and cross-border payments. FV Bank has enhanced its stablecoin services by integrating PayPal USD (PYUSD) into its digital banking platform. This addition enables account holders to receive PYUSD directly into their USD accounts, with real-time conversion to USD, simplifying global transactions. The feature […]
Thailand pilots crypto payments for tourists in Phuket
Thailand is launching a pilot program to allow foreign tourists to use cryptocurrency for payments in Phuket. Announced by Deputy Prime Minister Pichai Chunhavajira, the initiative aims to make digital payments easier and quicker for tourists while boosting the nation’s competitiveness in the tourism sector. Set to operate within Thailand’s existing legal frameworks, the project […]
Thailand to pilot cryptocurrency payments in Phuket
Thailand is set to launch a pilot program in Phuket in 2025, enabling tourists to use Bitcoin for transactions and streamlining digital payments. Source link
New code fuels rumors X payments launch may be imminent
The rumors come two days after X CEO Linda Yaccarino confirmed the social media platform would launch X Money in 2025. Source link
Real estate AI platform Janover to accept crypto payments
Janover, a publicly-traded real estate platform tapping into artificial intelligence, is set to accept Bitcoin and crypto for payments. The Nasdaq-listed company announced on Dec. 30 that it will accept payments in Bitcoin (BTC) and top altcoins Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL). Janover plans to rollout support for these payment options for a number of […]
Confirmed Bitcoin payments hit yearly low amid holiday illiquidity
Metrics like the number of confirmed payments can be used to gauge investor activity on the Bitcoin network. Source link
Bitcoin payments are being undermined by centralized stablecoins
The dream of a peer-to-peer electronic cash network has been realized… but with centralized stablecoins based on USD, dammit. Source link
