Current Date:April 4, 2025

Payments

Sony Begins Accepting USDC Payments in Its Singapore Online Store

Sony now accepts USDC payments in its Singapore online store, enhancing convenience for customers and embracing cryptocurrency innovations.

Despite the difficulties, Pi Network makes moves: PI Coin is attracted attention!

Pi Coin of Pi Network's local tokene continues to be adopted more and more by traders. Pi Network is...

Bank of America CEO Says Bank Will Likely Launch Its Own Stablecoin

Bank of America CEO announces plans for a potential stablecoin launch, signaling a significant step in the bank's digital...

Peter Thiel-Backed Plasma Raises $20M to Develop Bitcoin-Based Network for Stablecoins

Peter Thiel-backed Plasma has secured $20 million in funding to create a Bitcoin-based network designed for stablecoins. Discover how...

Coinbase Looks to Add Bitcoin Lightning for Payments

The move is part of the exchange's broader plan to improve cryptocurrency-based payments globally.

Elon Musk’s Twitter Overhaul Could Be Huge for DOGE and Crypto Generally

“Elon clearly has an affinity for DOGE, almost as part of a running joke, but I wouldn’t be surprised...

Central Banks Successfully Test Over 30 CBDC Use Cases, Including Offline Payments

An API layer could facilitate a wide range of central bank digital currency payment scenarios, a Bank for International...

Australia’s Commonwealth Bank Will Partially Restrict Payments to Crypto Exchanges

The Australian bank announced on Thursday that will decline "certain payments" to crypto exchanges or hold them for a...

NY Fed, Singapore Regulator Verify CBDC Interoperability, Payment Speeds in Latest Test

The report is part of the Fed and MAS's ongoing joint Project Cedar/Project Ubin research.

US Searches for Solution with FedNow

The USA sought a solution with FedNow due to its lateness in online payments.

Gibraltar’s Xapo Bank Enables GBP and USDC Payments Amid U.S. Crypto Banking Crisis

The retail-focused bank will be allowing users to make payments directly to and from their U.K. accounts or wallets.

BIS Develops CBDC

The increasing prevalence of cryptocurrencies has led governments to take steps in this regard.

Digital Euro Should Prioritize Online, Peer-to-Peer Payments, ECB Says

Transfers in stores and to governments could take longer to develop, but basic personal use should be free, the...

Stripe Debuts Fiat-to-Crypto Payment Offering for Web3 Businesses

The widget allows customers to more easily use crypto to engage with businesses and content creators across the world.

USDC Stablecoin Issuer Circle Says Businesses Can Accept Apple Pay

Merchants who accept payments in Circle's USDC stablecoin can now interact with Apple Pay, Circle said in a blog...

Bitcoin Technology Startup Synota Raises $3M in Seed Round

Synota, a startup that wants to bring energy payments to Bitcoin’s Lightning Network, has raised $3 million in a...

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