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...
Fireblocks Furthers Push Into Payments With Tools Suite Launch
Fireblocks has launched a suite of tools to facilitate customer and vendor adoption of cryptocurrency payments regardless of their...
Ripple Builds New Partnerships in France and Sweden Despite Crypto Bear Market
Cryptocurrency payments company Ripple Labs has formed new partnerships in France and Sweden, continuing its march into Europe despite...
ECB Picks Amazon, Nexi, 3 More to Prototype Digital Euro Apps
The European Central Bank chose five organizations to help develop user interfaces for a potential digital euro, it said...