The Fintech Times

DECEMBER 6, 2024

The aim of this move is to utilise Tether’ open-source crypto wallet library to make cryptocurrency a mainstream payment method. The integration unlocks the full potential of cryptocurrencies like USD, Bitcoin, and others making them a practical and accessible payment option. Wagner, CEO of Rezolve Ai Daniel M.

AI

Tearsheet

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Fast-forward to today, a Bitcoin-focused product strategy within the lineup seems to be a safer bet. Its early, all-in stance on Bitcoin now seems like a stroke of genius, given that crypto markets are maturing, Bitcoin is reaching new peaks, and a new administration is seemingly opening the door to crypto and Web3.

PayPal

Clearly Payments

OCTOBER 31, 2024

From traditional options like credit cards to emerging solutions such as cryptocurrencies and biometrics, each payment method comes with unique advantages that cater to varying consumer needs. Adoption Rate : Cryptocurrency payment usage remains niche but is growing, with over 420 million crypto wallet users worldwide in 2023.

Online and Mobile Banking

The Fintech Times

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Shift4 , an integrated payments and commerce technology provider, has launched its new ‘Pay with Crypto’ offering, enabling merchants worldwide to accept cryptocurrency seamlessly for both e-commerce and POS. The new feature will be rolled out in stages across the different Shift4 products and business verticals.

Cryptocurrency

Fintech News

MARCH 9, 2025

The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced the addition of USD Coin (USDC) and Tether (USDT) stablecoins to its approved list of cryptocurrencies. The change, effective 16 March 2025, follows a public hearing in February, where most respondents supported expanding the list.

Stablecoins

Finextra

JULY 4, 2025

BBVA has unveiled its cryptocurrency trading and custody service for bitcoin and ether, which is now available to all retail customers of legal age in Spain. After filing the relevant disclosure with the National Securities Market Commission (CNMV), the bank has been gradually rolling out the service in recent weeks.

Bitcoin

Fintech Review

MARCH 19, 2025

Miami, Florida, March 19th, 2025, FinanceWire Next Layer Capital has officially become a member of Bitcoin for Corporations (BFC), an initiative led by BTC Inc to accelerate corporate Bitcoin adoption. This strategic move aligns the firm with a corporate network of teams integrating and advancing Bitcoin initiatives.

Bitcoin

Fintech News

JUNE 3, 2025

AUSTRAC estimates nearly 150,000 transactions occur annually through these machines, moving around AU$275 millionwith about 99% of those transactions involving cash deposits for cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Tether, and Ethereum.

ATM

Fintech News

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

In a public announcement, the FBI detailed that the malicious actors swiftly converted the stolen assets into bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, dispersing them across numerous blockchain addresses. This incident, referred to by the FBI as “TraderTraitor,” marks one of the largest digital currency heists to date.

FBI

Fintech Review

APRIL 10, 2025

Wilmington, North Carolina, April 10th, 2025, FinanceWire Brantas payment verification and Amboss compliance tools give businesses a robust solution to mitigate risks from sophisticated attackers, setting a new standard for business operational security in the Bitcoin and Lightning Network ecosystems. The Bybit hack, which saw nearly $1.5

Bitcoin

Clearly Payments

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Cryptocurrency and BNPL : Cryptocurrency use in payments is projected to grow to $250 billion by 2030. Cryptocurrencies What It Is : Digital or virtual currencies that use cryptography for security, enabling decentralized transactions. Popular Examples : Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDC (stablecoins).

Alternative Payment Methods

CoinRemitter

JULY 4, 2025

Litecoin (LTC) and Bitcoin Cash (BCH) are two of the most popular Bitcoin forks. Litecoin and Bitcoin Cash were both designed to address some of Bitcoin’s issues, such as slow transaction times and comparatively high fees. In this article, we will compare two of Bitcoin’s most popular forks, Litecoin and Bitcoin Cash.

Bitcoin

CoinRemitter

JULY 10, 2025

Here are five essential things to know before accepting cryptocurrency payments for your ICO presale. Understand the Basics of Cryptocurrency Before you can accept crypto payments for your ICO, you need to understand how cryptocurrency works. Cryptocurrency is a type of digital money.

Payment Gateways

The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Addressing this, Xapo Bank , the licensed bank that lets members bank with Bitcoin, is launching a beneficiaries solution to allow users to designate multiple beneficiaries for their assets, including Bitcoin. Members can assign all or part of their Bitcoin and fiat assets to beneficiaries in just two steps.

Bitcoin

Fintech News

JANUARY 26, 2025

Rakuten has also introduced its own cryptocurrency wallets and exchange systems there, bringing embedded finance to new levels by allowing Rakuten Cash balance recharges via Bitcoin and Ethereum. In Japan, while cash is still widely used, embedded finance is starting to gain momentum and expected to hit US$ 36.29

Payments Trends

The Fintech Times

MARCH 11, 2025

Having secured the green light from the CNMV, BBVA plans to launch a new crypto service for its customers, which will enable them to buy, sell, and manage Bitcoin and Ether transactions through its existing banking app. BBVA Switzerland launched the Bitcoin custody and trading service to all its private banking clients in June 2021.

Security

Fintech Review

APRIL 10, 2025

Austin, Texas, April 10th, 2025, FinanceWire Unocoin , India’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, proudly announces the integration of the Lightning Network, powered by Voltage , the longest-standing Lightning payments provider.

Settlement

Finextra

JUNE 10, 2025

In the United States alone, over 6,000 merchants already accept Bitcoin payments, and a Deloitte survey reveals that 85% of retailers see crypto as a tool to engage new audiences. As consumers express interest in paying with digital assets, businesses see a means of gaining a larger customer base. Retailers are responding.

Settlement

Stax

MARCH 11, 2025

There are six main payment methods used in online payments, including credit & debit cards, digital wallets, ACH & bank transfers, direct debit, Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services, and cryptocurrencies. Vincent, the Grenadines, Anguilla, and Montserrat has issued Dcash, a cryptocurrency it guarantees and maintains.

Online Payment Processing

The Fintech Times

DECEMBER 3, 2024

dtcpay , the licensed payment service provider, has announced that it will no longer be supporting Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) in the new year as it transitions to only support stablecoins for its Digital Payment Token (DPT) payment services. One of the primary reasons for this change is the volatility associated with cryptocurrencies.

Stablecoins

Bank Automation

MARCH 25, 2025

Stablecoin is cryptocurrency that aims to keep a stable value relative to a specified asset like government-issued currency or gold. Other cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin are not pegged to an […] The post FIs hold back on cross border stablecoin payments appeared first on Bank Automation News.

Cross-Border

CoinRemitter

MARCH 28, 2025

The crypto payment adoption is growing rapidly across the European Union (EU), with stablecoins being widely used as a preferred cryptocurrency among businesses. The Rise of Stablecoins in Europe With the evolving global financial landscape, European businesses are aggressively turning to cryptocurrency payments for more efficiency.

Stablecoins

Fintech News

JULY 22, 2025

But unlike most cryptocurrencies that swing wildly in price, a stablecoin is designed to stay, well, stable, of course. Instead of backing with fiat, they use other cryptocurrencies as collateral. It’s money that lives on blockchain rails but doesn’t behave like Bitcoin. Bitcoin aims to be an alternative store of value.

Stablecoins

CoinRemitter

APRIL 3, 2025

With the growing demand for cryptocurrencies as a payment method in online businesses, accepting crypto payments has become an attractive option for worldwide businesses. Unlike cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, stablecoins are pegged to fiat currencies, which means their values remain stable, reducing financial risks.

Gateways

The Fintech Times

MARCH 25, 2025

Following a successful pilot project in December 2024, where residents could pay their taxes using major digital assets including USDT, Bitcoin and Ethereum through the Keepz platform, Georgia becomes one of the first countries in the world to provide an official crypto payment channel for public services.

Digital Currency

Stax

MARCH 6, 2025

Cryptocurrency and blockchain-based payments Cryptocurrencies are digital assets that leverage blockchain technologyi.e., Some merchants accept payments using the Bitcoin Lightning Network for instant, low-fee Bitcoin transfers or stablecoins to avoid market volatility. Crypto payment systems dont require an intermediary.

Contactless Payments

Finextra

JULY 22, 2025

Alternatively, buyers may prefer cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, or stablecoins—digital assets pegged to fiat currencies but operating on blockchain infrastructure. In such cases, your crypto payment service provider (PSP) will convert the cryptocurrency payment into your chosen settlement currency before paying out.

Settlement

Stax

APRIL 3, 2025

They can range from traditional payments, such as credit/debit cards and ACH payments , to modern alternative methods, such as digital wallets, mobile transactions, Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL), and cryptocurrency. High-risk industry – CBD, adult, gambling, cryptocurrency, and online pharmacies are considered high-risk businesses.

Payment Solutions

Finextra

JULY 28, 2025

PayPal unveils 'Pay with Crypto' feature PayPal is launching a service that enables businesses to accept payments in more than 100 cryptocurrencies. 3 5 hours Be the first to comment Editorial This content has been selected, created and edited by the Finextra editorial team based upon its relevance and interest to our community.

PayPal

Stax

APRIL 10, 2025

TL;DR You get to choose from traditional payment methods like cash and checks, online payment methods like digital wallets and ACH transfers, and emerging payment methods like BNPL services and cryptocurrencies. However, cryptocurrencies arent without their drawbacks. Digital currencies continue to experience extreme price volatility.

Small Business

Finextra

JULY 15, 2025

Home News Crypto Standard Chartered launches bitcoin spot trading Editorial This content has been selected, created and edited by the Finextra editorial team based upon its relevance and interest to our community.

Bitcoin

Stax

MAY 5, 2025

You may even wish to accept cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. Multi-currency support If you plan on doing business internationally, you’ll need a payment gateway that supports multiple currencies. Not all gateways support this, so it’s something to consider before you make your decision.

Payment Gateways

Finextra

JUNE 12, 2025

Home News Crypto Coinbase launches credit card with bitcoin rewards Editorial This content has been selected, created and edited by the Finextra editorial team based upon its relevance and interest to our community. The waitlist is now open for the metal card engraved with a piece of bitcoins origin story, taken from the genesis block.

Credit Cards

Finovate

JULY 22, 2025

The collaboration enables PNC clients to securely buy, hold, and sell cryptocurrencies while Coinbase gains access to PNC’s banking services. At launch, PNC’s new crypto offering will allow clients to buy, hold, and sell cryptocurrencies.

FDIC

The Fintech Times

MARCH 6, 2025

Some notable schemes users will have access to include: Swift ACH Fedwire SEPA FPS Solana Tron Polygon Ethereum BNB Smartchain Bitcoin Cardano Integrating the wallet Fintechs, crypto apps, PSPs , marketplaces and payroll platforms can embed the multicurrency wallet into their platform via API.

Stablecoins

CoinRemitter

JULY 20, 2025

Bitcoin and Ethereum are often the first cryptocurrencies that come to mind when we think of digital currencies. However, these cryptocurrencies are highly volatile, which may pose a big risk for business owners accepting them. Let us understand why stablecoins are the safest option for accepting cryptocurrency payments.

Stablecoins

The Fintech Times

MARCH 16, 2025

Cryptocurrency demands are growing in the US, with consumers looking for more options and reliability when delving into the world of decentralised currencies. Millions of US citizens will now be able to purchase cryptocurrencies through the COCA platform and securely store them using multi-party computation (MPC) technology.

Security