PYMNTS

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.

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PYMNTS

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. Bitcoin is a popular example. Treasury Department proposed sweeping new rules late Friday (Dec.

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Fintech Finance

AUGUST 29, 2024

ReadyCode connected ATMs will offer the ability for enrolled LibertyX customers to seamlessly receive their cash at locations and communities of their choosing following the sale of bitcoin across more than 30 states to start.

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PYMNTS

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. Wanted: Big Backers And Government Support.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

BitPay Send lets firms facilitate client cashout requests, provide payroll payments, offer rebates or rewards, pay freelancers or affiliates and settle with marketplace sellers, according to the announcement. Bitcoin last exceeded the $16,000 price point on Jan. 8, 2018.

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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.,

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The Payments Association

DECEMBER 17, 2024

RLUSD will be initially available on Uphold, Bitso, MoonPay, Archax, and CoinMENA, with additional listings on platforms such as Bullish, Bitstamp, Mercado Bitcoin, Independent Reserve, Zero Hash and others expected in the coming weeks. Early next year, Ripple Payments will use RLUSD to facilitate global payments for its enterprise customers.

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PYMNTS

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.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 16, 2020

In other news, Purse, a bitcoin startup, plans to close following a run that lasted for six years, CoinDesk reported. Users could buy gift cards at reduced prices with bitcoin or bitcoin cash. Purse will reportedly keep facilitating services up to June 26. Signups, however, were to reportedly stop Thursday (April 16).

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PYMNTS

APRIL 1, 2020

Darknets are websites that facilitate the sale of products such as counterfeit currencies. In the middle of February, bitcoin reached $10,500 and dropped to as low as $3,867 in mid-March. The value of bitcoins delivered to darknet markets declined to $3.2 The price of bitcoin was $6,538.14 million from $4.1

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Fintech Finance

JULY 17, 2024

Global payment orchestration platform FinMont has announced a new partnership with BitPay , the world’s largest provider of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency payment services. This strategic partnership will allow our international client base to offer and facilitate crypto payments globally.” “Our

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Fintech News

JANUARY 20, 2025

They facilitate transactions between buyers and sellers. These include Ethereum for smart contracts, Tether as a stablecoin, and many others that cater to diverse needs in the financial and technological landscape. What are Cryptocurrency Exchanges? Cryptocurrency exchanges are online platforms that allow you to buy , sell, and trade crypto.

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The Fintech Times

MARCH 18, 2024

Calvin Ayre, founder of Ayre Group The BSV Blockchain’s Teranode scaling solution will fundamentally shift how the world views blockchain technology while fulfilling Satoshi Nakamoto ‘s vision for Bitcoin as a robust and secure network that can scale to meet any demand. It never hits a scale ceiling.”

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Finovate

JUNE 18, 2025

Stablecoins gain legitimacy and clarity As a decentralized finance tool, stablecoins have long been grouped together with their crypto cousin bitcoin. The bill will enable regulated stablecoins and essentially facilitate real-time settlement, 24/7 money movement, and programmable financial interactions.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

The malicious software attempted to utilize StFX’s collective computing power in order to create or discover bitcoin for monetary gain. In the meantime, cryptocurrency hackers attacked traffic analytics service StatCounter to steal bitcoin from users of online exchange desk Gate.io. As a result, Gate.io

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PYMNTS

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.

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Fintech News

JANUARY 26, 2025

Meanwhile, the Economic Times reported that the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) facilitated over 15,547 crore transactions worth INR 223 lakh crore (US$258.59 Project Nexus of Singapore , for example, aims to connect real-time payment systems across the region, further facilitating seamless cross-border transactions.

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Fintech News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Both companies have integrated cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ether, Singapore’s XSGD stablecoin, and USDT into their payment options, allowing customers to use these assets for everyday transactions like e-wallet top-ups. StraitsX, for example, secured two MAS licenses to issue stablecoins and facilitate crypto payments.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 4, 2019

Bitcoin has had its ups and downs over the last few weeks. According to MarketWatch , a single bitcoin on Monday was selling for $3,714.60, down 1.9 Crypto Analyst Willy Woo explained that, since it is currently a bear market, bitcoin’s value could decline even further. percent since Sunday’s (March 3) level at 5:00 p.m.

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Finovate

DECEMBER 20, 2023

With a spot Bitcoin ETF expected in 2024, crypto investors, traders, and enthusiasts are likely feeling as optimistic about digital assets as they have in awhile. BlackRock, Nasdaq, SEC Meet Again on Bitcoin ETF This week, according to reporting in Coindesk, representatives from BlackRock, Nasdaq, and the U.S.

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The Fintech Times

MARCH 16, 2025

Our integration with COCA Wallet is a step forward in that mission, bringing seamless, secure, and user-friendly crypto onboarding to the broader Web3 ecosystem, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, TON, and beyond. Frictionless Web3 access The partnership facilitates smooth engagement with DeFi , NFTs, and other blockchain-based applications.

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The Fintech Times

OCTOBER 26, 2024

Built in partnership with Coinbase Prime, Propy’s service enables buyers to securely hold cryptocurrencies —such as Bitcoin, Ethereum and USDC — in escrow during the transaction process, mitigating risks associated with early conversion and market volatility.

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PYMNTS

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.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 5, 2020

In addition to its significant revenue increase from seller fees and user deposits, the company’s Cash App generated $875 million of bitcoin revenue and $17 million of bitcoin gross profit during the second quarter of 2020, up 600 percent year over year. By comparison, Square made $306 million in bitcoin revenue for Q1.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 11, 2019

Blockchain technology is a promising way to facilitate a transition to more efficient government service delivery models and economies of scale, including facilitating safe, paperless transactions, and permanent recordkeeping nearly resistant/impervious to cyber-attacks and data destruction,” the bill states.

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

This collaboration aims to facilitate cryptocurrency transactions for Independent Reserve’s business clients in Australia and New Zealand. Bitcoin and stablecoin volumes outpaced both Mastercard and Paypal last year. We’ve removed the obstacles for businesses to quickly get started.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 13, 2019

Migrant workers need a convenient remittance payment solution with fees that do not eat into their daily wages, so we launched [Velo] to facilitate this process — one that provides them with financial inclusivity and empowerment,” said Chatchaval Jiaravanon, the company’s chairman, according to Fortune. And the U.S.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 5, 2020

Consumers, he said can buy bitcoin today through its back-end partners that manage digital wallets for the consumer. What we have seen increased significantly is the bitcoin purchases.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 17, 2017

Bitcoin has far more traders these days — particularly in China — than it has true believers. It’s the golden age to be in the bitcoin market, because it’s imperfect,” said Zhou Shuoji , a former IBM technology consultant whose firm, Fintech Blockchain Group, runs a bitcoin hedge fund and venture capital fund.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 24, 2020

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. And one of the most notable events of 2020 was the big appreciation in bitcoin’s price, tied as it is (and was) to optimism about cryptos’ future.

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Payments Dive

JUNE 26, 2025

aimintang via Getty Images Dive Brief: PayPal Holdings has reached agreements with the Big Ten and Big 12 collegiate sports conferences and will facilitate university payments to their student athletes, the digital payments provider said in a Thursday press release. 27, 2023, in Philadelphia, Pa.

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The Paypers

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Bitfi has announced the launch of ApeShift, a platform designed to facilitate real-time Bitcoin payments directly on the base layer.

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Stax

MARCH 6, 2025

Mobile wallets and in-app payments Mobile wallets facilitate in-store and online transactions without cash or physical cards. Some merchants accept payments using the Bitcoin Lightning Network for instant, low-fee Bitcoin transfers or stablecoins to avoid market volatility. billion users worldwide.

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PYMNTS

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.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 18, 2019

Once seen as a tool for the dark web and black markets, cryptocurrencies like bitcoin now want to be a part of the broader economy. Bitcoin at the Center. ” The widespread reliance on bitcoin to facilitate ransomware payouts is a “genuine challenge” for the cryptocurrency industry, he added.

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Clearly Payments

AUGUST 24, 2024

Over 15,000 businesses worldwide accept Bitcoin payments as of 2024. Platforms like Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay have enabled consumers to link their debit cards to their smartphones, facilitating seamless transactions both online and in physical stores. trillion, with Bitcoin alone accounting for over 50% of this value.

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Fintech News

JULY 24, 2024

The firm’s core business has seen expanded activities, including a rise in daily trades facilitated by 20+ partner banks, enabling more than a third of the Swiss population to trade crypto through their primary banks. Sygnum ‘s institutional client base is nearing 2,000, supported by a growing team of over 250 professionals.

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