Payments Dive

JULY 21, 2025

Dive Insight: Rails like ACH and Swift are well-established and work too well to be fully replaced by digital currencies, he said. The CEO provided few details on why the digital assets could be used in lieu of ACH or Swift and an Amex spokesperson did not respond to a request for further comment. I think so.”

Stablecoins

Clearly Payments

AUGUST 29, 2024

Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) have received attention in recent years as central banks worldwide explore the potential to evolve the way we conduct financial transactions. With the rise of digital payments, cryptocurrencies, and fintech innovations, CBDCs represent a new frontier in the evolution of money.

Central Bank

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JANUARY 20, 2020

As part of those efforts, the lab is being used to explore “whether there is a role for a digital Australian dollar — that is, an Australian [central bank digital currency (CBDC)] — in the context of the bank’s responsibilities for issuing the currency and overseeing the payments system.”. What It Won’t Do. The Rewards.

Digital Currency

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DECEMBER 18, 2020

18) that the government says would make convertible digital currencies like bitcoin less attractive to criminals engaging in crimes such as ransomware attacks. CVC" stands for "convertible virtual currency" – a category of digital products that can serve as currency. Bitcoin is a popular example.

Treasury

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DECEMBER 17, 2020

Amid the rallies that have marked all manner of asset classes in 2020 – where things hummed along to start the year, turned sour in the spring and then rebounded (nay, roared) into the waning months, bitcoin stands out. But now, at least some asset managers have been embracing bitcoin as a hedge against currencies and gold.

Bitcoin

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NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Crypto payment services provider BitPay has unveiled a new mass payout offering, BitPay Send, which lets entities of different sizes make payments to workers, clients, affiliates, suppliers, contractors and others with digital currency, according to a Thursday (Nov. Bitcoin last exceeded the $16,000 price point on Jan.

Stablecoins

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NOVEMBER 30, 2020

When PayPal announced recently that its 350 million users can deposit bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in their accounts and spend it at 26 million merchants next year, it was characterized as the inevitable advance of digital currency. Bitcoin is like a [crypto] 101 version.

Bitcoin

Payments Source

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

based digital-currency exchange founded by entrepreneurs Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, is introducing a daily bitcoin auction to facilitate price discovery and larger trades at lower costs. Gemini Trust Co.,

Bitcoin

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Can the unbanked benefit from bitcoin, or are they merely the experimental subjects of bitcoin adherents, lobbyists and scientists? This week’s Bitcoin Tracker takes a look at the recent bitcoin projects that are in the news and that are targeting the unbanked. Vogel also wanted to clarify regulations surrounding bitcoin.

Bitcoin

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MAY 1, 2020

In many ways, the rise of crypto and digital currencies like Bitcoin aims to address some of these issues, empowering payers and payees with a way of bypassing the “middleman” of the inter-banking system for faster transaction speeds. Choice, he said, is key to guiding corporates toward a digital currency ecosystem.

Digital Currency

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APRIL 1, 2020

Spending at darknet markets declined during the past two months even with a drop in the price of the digital currency, per Chainalysis data, as the coronavirus pandemic has impacted every part of the global economy, CoinDesk reported. Darknets are websites that facilitate the sale of products such as counterfeit currencies.

Bitcoin

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APRIL 16, 2020

In other news, Purse, a bitcoin startup, plans to close following a run that lasted for six years, CoinDesk reported. The company provided discounts as high as 5 percent at Amazon by linking holders of Amazon gift cards with digital currency investors. Users could buy gift cards at reduced prices with bitcoin or bitcoin cash.

Bitcoin

Fintech News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Australian cryptocurrency exchange Independent Reserve has forged a new partnership with RelayPay, a digital currency payments platform. This collaboration aims to facilitate cryptocurrency transactions for Independent Reserve’s business clients in Australia and New Zealand.

Digital Currency

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DECEMBER 24, 2020

If one measures success for digital currencies in buzz — and in price appreciation for many of the marquee names — then 2020 stands out as a banner year. Here are some of cryptos’ key developments for 2020: Bitcoin Goes Higher And Higher. Bitcoin, of course, exists as one of the most widely recognized cryptocurrencies.

Federal Reserve

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JUNE 10, 2020

The Bank of Ghana continues to consider the creation of a digital currency, GhanaWeb reported. Dr. Maxwell Opoku-Afari, the bank’s first deputy governor, reportedly said during a digital workshop that the bank remains steadfast in facilitating innovation and piloting ideas like a central bank cryptocurrency.

Digital Currency

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AUGUST 30, 2019

In other bitcoin news, Korean startup Artbloc is selling two works by David Hockney in September and will issue 8,500 tokens for “Focus Moving” and 5,000 tokens for “Pictured Gathering with Mirror,” Coindesk reported on Friday (Aug. Nevada currently has 110 bitcoin ATMs.

Bitcoin

The Fintech Times

JULY 12, 2024

According to Statista , Asia Pacific (APAC) plays host to some of the biggest Bitcoin and Ethereum hodlers. As the popularity of digital currencies grows in the region, firms are looking to bridge the worlds of decentralised finance with traditional finance to make offerings more accessible to all.

Digital Currency

Clearly Payments

JANUARY 4, 2024

As digital currencies grow in popularity , merchants around the world are exploring the potential benefits of accepting payments in cryptocurrency. Popular cryptocurrencies include Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Ripple (XRP). This is covered in the below section. What are Stablecoins?

Cryptocurrency

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MARCH 19, 2020

Thai FinTech firm DeeMoney is teaming with enterprise blockchain solution Ripple to facilitate quicker and less expensive cross-border money transfers, according to an announcement. DeeMoney is using RippleNet to process inbound payments coming into Thailand as of now, and it is the first non-bank institution in the country to use RippleNet.

Digital Currency

Clearly Payments

AUGUST 24, 2024

Over 15,000 businesses worldwide accept Bitcoin payments as of 2024. Integration with Digital Wallets The integration of debit cards with digital wallets has also been a game-changer. By 2023, it was estimated that 67% of global consumers had used a digital wallet, with debit cards being the most commonly linked payment method.

Debit Card

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JANUARY 14, 2021

Bitcoin is about to get even more scrutiny by regulators, on a global stage. As reported by Reuters this week, Lagarde said at a conference sponsored by the newswire that bitcoin should be regulated — worldwide. The comments come against a backdrop where bitcoin’s price action has been volatile — to put it mildly.

Money Laundering

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

With no Samsung-like news for bitcoin, prices are holding steady and are even a bit bullish. But let’s turn to the miners, who aren’t happy at all with a stable bitcoin price. The bitcoin block reward was halved in July, which has changed the profitability of new miner entries and could impact the decentralization of bitcoin.

Bitcoin

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APRIL 23, 2020

Business payment and accounting solutions provider Gilded said that digital currency data provider CoinMarketCap has implemented its cryptocurrency payment technology, according to an announcement. Our solution puts digital currency payments and accounting on autopilot, so businesses can focus on innovation and growth.”.

Technology

Fintech News

MAY 21, 2024

As the financial landscape undergoes a digital revolution, institutional investors are increasingly turning their attention to digital assets such as cryptocurrencies and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). The lack of a trusted distribution network is also identified as a barrier to adoption, with 11.8%

Settlement

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DECEMBER 26, 2019

BitOoda founder and CEO Tim Kelly said in the announcement, “I am thrilled by the explosion of interest in BitOoda’s unique business model, and the recognition of our pioneering success in bringing new, sophisticated products to the digital asset market.”. After making a selection, a user can see multiple exchange rates.

Bitcoin

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DECEMBER 26, 2018

The government of India is reportedly considering the legalization of digital currencies, with some restrictions, per CoinDesk. As digital currency is “mainly used as speculative means,” the judge noted, “it cannot be regarded as an electronic means of payment.”. According to a U.S.

Legal

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AUGUST 13, 2019

The ruling excludes the self-employed from earning incomes in digital currencies. Securities and Exchange Commission ( SEC ) has delayed a decision on approving two bitcoin exchange-traded funds. New Zealand has become the first country to legally allow wages to be paid in cryptocurrencies. And the U.S.

Bitcoin

Fintech News

JANUARY 9, 2024

Cryptocurrencies Market Resurgence The resurgence in cryptocurrency prices and the anticipated halving of Bitcoin in mid-2024 has reignited interest in the potential of distributed ledger technology to reshape the financial landscape. Nonetheless, it is important to recognise that cryptocurrencies still have much to prove in the coming year.

APACS

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MAY 13, 2020

The IRS is seeking to have contractors assist in auditing digital currency tax returns, according to a post on CryptoTrader.Tax ‘s website. CryptoTrader.Tax is a tax software platform and is used by bitcoin as well as digital currency investors to manage their reporting. Phemex publicized a $3.5

IRS

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

The digital currency receives “competitive yields” from decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols without intervention as it stays in a user's wallet. Origin said the digital currency is a natural addition to its aim of facilitating peer-to-peer (P2P) commerce.

Origination

CB Insights

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

These systems use blockchain-based platforms like Bitcoin and Ethereum to store, distribute, and exchange value — providing crucial infrastructure for a DLT-driven capital markets economy. Projects are turning to publicly accessible networks like Ethereum and Bitcoin. Digital Asset. Key takeaways. DLT network. Organization.

Blockchain

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FEBRUARY 6, 2017

But the latest from the RBI warns India to be wary of bitcoin. 3) said the RBI issued a new notice to users of bitcoin that warn them that they should be extremely cautious when transacting using the digital currency. dealing with virtual currencies will be doing so at their own risk.”. Reports Friday (Feb.

Bitcoin

Clearly Payments

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Payment Processing Market in the USA The payment processing market in the United States is a dynamic and rapidly evolving sector that facilitates electronic transactions between merchants and consumers. With continued innovation and adaptation, this sector is poised to shape the future of commerce in the digital age.

Process

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JANUARY 13, 2017

Bitcoin’s volatile tendencies were on full display this past week. After flirting with record highs just over one week ago, bitcoin fell to its lowest level in over a month, $746.79, on Thursday (Jan. Needless to say, if Chinese regulators even look at bitcoin the wrong way, investors around the world fear the worst.

Bitcoin

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MARCH 19, 2018

It is the purpose of this Local Law to facilitate the adoption of land use and zoning and/or municipal lighting department regulations to protect and enhance the City’s natural, historic, cultural and electrical resources,” Plattsburgh said after holding a public hearing on the matter last week, according to Bloomberg.

Bitcoin

Fintech News

JULY 3, 2024

In the heart of Southeast Asia, a small island nation is making giant strides in digital currencies. percent of its population owning digital assets, the city-state isn’t just participating in the crypto revolution—it’s leading it. These services include the buying, selling, or facilitating the exchange of DPTs.

Financial Literacy

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NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Delving Into Digital Currencies. Beyond the most immediate challenges, we’re headed into a longer-term evolution where digital payments are paving the way for the adoption of digital currencies, spanning, as Webster noted, crypto, digital bitcoin, digital dollars and stablecoins.

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