Digital euro could launch around mid-2029, says ECB’s Piero Cipollone
Timeline and Objectives The digital euro could be ready for the public around mid-2029, according to ECB Executive Board member Piero Cipollone. This timeline follows...
Tag : Crypto Payments
Stablecoins challenge credit cards for the next $100 billion slice of U.S. payment revenue
Stablecoins are positioning themselves as a direct challenger to traditional card networks for a share of the next $100 billion in U.S. payment revenue. While...
UK blockchain startup Fnality raises $136 million to scale its DLT payments rail
by Nathan Blake
Funding Round and Strategic Goals Fnality, a leading blockchain-based payments firm, has successfully closed a $136 million Series C funding round. This significant investment includes...
Google and Coinbase plan stablecoin payments for AI applications
by Jack Lawson
Protocols: AP2 and x402 Google has introduced the Agent Payments Protocol (AP2), an open standard designed to allow AI agents to conduct verifiable transactions on...
Lukashenko demands a clear crypto framework in Belarus to attract investment and reduce fraud
by Jack Lawson
President orders clear cryptocurrency rules to attract investment, fight fraud and integrate digital assets The president ordered the creation of clear rules for cryptocurrencies with...
xMoney launches XMN: token to boost its hybrid payments ecosystem
The xMoney project presents XMN as the token that anchors the new internal economy of its payments platform and the proposal combines incentives for users,...
KuCoin Launches KuCoin Pay to Simplify Crypto Payments
TL;DR KuCoin Pay allows users to make payments with cryptocurrencies directly from their balances on the platform. The system supports over 50 cryptocurrencies, including BTC,...
Donald Trump Demonstrates Support for Bitcoin at NYC Bar
by jose
TL;DR Historic Bitcoin Transaction: On September 18, 2024, Donald Trump became the first former U.S. president to use Bitcoin for a public transaction, purchasing burgers...
Visa Unveils Ambitious Roadmap to Promote Blockchain and Stablecoins
Visa, one of the world’s largest payment processing companies, has announced its plans to launch a new cryptocurrency product that will support stablecoin payments. The...
Wyre Receives Backing from New Investor; Resumes Deposits
Wyre, a crypto payments company that allows global transactions across businesses made an announcement to its community that it has secured a new partner, thus...