Finovate

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The partnership will enable users of Ingenico’s platform globally to accept payments in cryptocurrency. ” The partnership between Fenergo and Boerse Stuttgart Digital will speed the onboarding of banks, brokers, and asset managers ready to launch their own cryptocurrency and digital asset offerings. .

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Finovate

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Blockchain data platform Chainalysis has acquired web3 security solutions provider Hexagate. The acquisition aligns with Chainalysis’ mission to build trust in blockchain ecosystems by integrating Hexagate’s machine learning-based threat detection and prevention technology, benefiting chains, protocols, and exchanges.

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Fintech News

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

This collaboration integrates Elliptic’s blockchain analytics into Sumsub’s platform, providing clients with enhanced tools to screen cryptocurrency wallets, identify fraudulent activity, and assess risk in transactions. The need for such solutions is critical as blockchain-related crime continues to rise.

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Finextra

MAY 16, 2024

Mastercard has welcomed five new firms to its Start Path startup programme specifically for firms in the cryptocurrency and blockchain space.

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VISTA InfoSec

JULY 29, 2024

While youdontalways need a cryptocurrency wallet to trade blockchain assets, using a good wallet to facilitate exchanges isa matter ofcommon sense. 4) Offline Storage (Cold Wallets) Cold wallets store cryptocurrencies offline,making thempractically invulnerable to online hacking attempts.

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Fintech Finance

JANUARY 2, 2025

The platform supports an extensive range of cryptocurrencies and blockchain networks, significantly broadening the global reach of payments. KuCoin Pay represents a major milestone in driving the mainstream adoption of crypto and marks a pivotal step in KuCoin’s ongoing commitment to enriching the blockchain ecosystem.

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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. The strategic partnership will see the addition of cryptocurrency to the FinMont payment ecosystem allowing merchants to utilise payments from all cryptocurrencies.

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The Fintech Times

MARCH 18, 2024

Blockchain, heralded for its potential to transform industries, is currently undergoing a divergence from its original vision, marked by a prioritisation of speculative interests over core principles like scalability and decentralisation. The blockchain sector is notorious for overpromising and underdelivering.

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The Fintech Times

MAY 30, 2025

Valued at $28.93billion in 2024 and set to hit $49.18billion in 2025, according to The Business Research Company , the blockchain market is thriving. While this growth is in part due to the success of the crypto industry, the blockchain industry is not dependent on crypto. Blockchain has not experienced the same rapid growth.

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The Fintech Times

MAY 30, 2024

PayPal USD (PYUSD), PayPal ‘s USD stablecoin, will now be available on the Solana blockchain. The news was announced at Consensus 2024 , the long-running cryptocurrency, blockchain and web3 event. ” The simplified experience of PayPal and Venmo wallets shows PYUSD as a unified balance regardless of the blockchain.

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Fintech News

AUGUST 21, 2024

PEXX, a fintech startup specialising in stablecoin cross-border payments, has acquired Singapore-based blockchain media platform Chain Debrief. PEXX said that the goal is to provide users with updated information on blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, and regulatory developments, enhancing their decision-making process.

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The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Bitbank , the crypto assets exchange, has officially launched Bitbank Ventures , a new investment firm focusing on projects within the crypto and blockchain space. Bitbank Ventures will consider investing in any blockchain -related projects, ranging from pre-seed to series A.

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Fintech Review

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Changelly , an instant cryptocurrency exchange platform, marks two major milestones: expanding its cryptocurrency support to 1,000 coins across 185 blockchain networks. ” In addition to expanding its cryptocurrency offerings, Changelly has grown its partner network to over 600 companies, up from 500. .

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Wharton Fintech

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Bridging the Gap: A Collaborative Approach to Blockchain & Crypto Partnerships with Shayaan Khanna at Mastercard As recently as 2022, it seemed as though blockchain and cryptocurrency companies were about to reshape large swathes of the global financial sector right away.

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Fintech Review

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Cryptocurrencies have rapidly gained prominence over the last decade, presenting both opportunities and challenges for individuals, businesses, and regulators alike. However, the taxation of cryptocurrencies is a complex matter, with varying approaches and inconsistent frameworks across jurisdictions.

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Tearsheet

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Several years ago, we began testing cryptocurrency transfers to better understand the technology as it relates to payments and immediately saw the value it could provide, says May Zabaneh, VP of Product at PayPal. ii) Privacy concerns: Using PYUSD involves blockchain tracking due to centralized control.

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The Fintech Times

AUGUST 7, 2024

Ripple , the blockchain and crypto solution provider, is partnering with the Dubai International Financial Centre’s (DIFC) Innovation Hub, to accelerate blockchain and digital assets innovation in the UAE. It also plans to provide financial, technical, and business support to developers.

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The Payments Association

JANUARY 21, 2025

Furthermore, the report takes a forward-looking approach, incorporating forecasts for 2025 and exploring pivotal themes such as artificial intelligence in payments, the evolution of tokenisation and decentralised finance (DeFi), and the adoption of emerging technologies like blockchain, generative AI, and machine learning. and Brazil.

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Fintech Review

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Almond’s blockchain-driven Settlement Optimization Engine (SOE) addresses critical speed, transparency, and cost challenges in cross-border payments. Almond’s proprietary Settlement Optimization Engine (SOE) is transforming how the world thinks about cross-border payments through blockchain-driven protocols. Our SOE works the same way.

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Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Lunu Pay , a leader in Web3 payment solutions, is excited to announce its collaboration with Ingenico , a global innovator in payment acceptance and services, to bring cryptocurrency payments to physical retail stores.

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The Fintech Times

JANUARY 2, 2025

Catalysing business growth by integrating crypto payments into the retail sector, cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin has launched a new merchant solution, KuCoin Pay. KuCoin Pay will reduce transaction fees and facilitate immediate settlement of crypto payments, aligning with the company’s goal of enhancing the blockchain ecosystem.

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The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Players using the cryptocurrency gaming platform, PeerGame , will now be able to integrate their crypto wallets into the platform, enabling quick and easy-to-navigate transactions to take place, following a continued partnership with the digital wallet firm, HandCash. Its hard to go back after you experience PeerGame.

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Clearly Payments

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Cryptocurrency Payments Grow by 70% Year Over Year. Cryptocurrency is no longer just for tech enthusiasts. Over 420 million people globally own cryptocurrencies, and businesses accepting crypto payments grew by 70% in the past year. This not only meets customer expectations but also reduces friction in the checkout process.

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Fintech Review

AUGUST 27, 2024

Blockchain technology has revolutionised numerous industries by providing decentralised, secure, and transparent systems. However, one of the significant challenges it faces is interoperability between different blockchain networks. However, these networks often operate in isolation, limiting the potential of blockchain technology.

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Finextra

MAY 10, 2024

Nonprofit pro-cryptocurrency group Stand With Crypto has formed a political action committee (PAC) to support candidates who are encouraging of cryptocurrency and blockchain developments in the upcoming US elections.

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The Fintech Times

JUNE 25, 2025

Cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, Bitget , has become the latest major partner for the 2025 edition of the India Blockchain Tour (IBT) in Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, and Mumbai. “Whether it’s working with regulators or engaging directly with blockchain developers, we’re actively building here. .

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Fintech News

JULY 8, 2025

The paper outlines how emerging technologies such as IoT, blockchain, cryptocurrency, and cloud computing are converging to transform the digital payments industry, with Fourth Generation Payment Networks (4GPN) playing a central role. The global digital payments market is expected to grow from US$10.18 trillion in 2024 to US$32.07

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Finextra

JUNE 11, 2025

PayPal to bring stablecoin to Stellar Network PayPal is hoping to strengthen the utility of its stablecoin by making it available on the high-speed, low-cost Stellar blockchain network. PayPal is also touting enhanced liquidity and financing opportunities through Payment Financing or PayFi.

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Finextra

JUNE 23, 2025

Takis Georgakopoulos, COO, Fiserv, says: “With our scale, reach, and technology leadership, Fiserv is uniquely positioned to advance stablecoin-powered payments and help democratize access to blockchain financial services.

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Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Serenity , a tech and blockchain solution provider, and IDEMIA Secure Transactions (IST), a global leader in payment and connectivity solutions, announced the launch of sAxess , a biometric security card to improve data access control, security, and recovery.

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Finextra

JULY 1, 2025

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Stax

MARCH 6, 2025

Cryptocurrency and blockchain-based payments Cryptocurrencies are digital assets that leverage blockchain technologyi.e., Miners or validators verify the transaction on the blockchain. Once confirmed on the blockchain, contactless crypto transactions are final and irreversible.

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The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Félix Pago uses blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) to power its chat-based platform which makes financial services more accessible for those in historically underserved regions. Félix Pago uses blockchain to bring greater security and speed to users of both companies. And cryptocurrencies allow for that.”

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Fintech News

MARCH 6, 2025

Blockchain Festival Asia When: 8 March 2025 Where: Marina Bay Sands, Singapore The Blockchain Festival Asia is the go-to event for professionals, industry leaders, and newcomers interested in blockchain, cryptocurrency, DeFi, GameFi, NFTs, mining, payment systems, and investment opportunities.

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Finextra

JUNE 19, 2025

Already live with Shopify , Coinbase Payments is designed to take the blockchain complexity out of stablecoin payments so that payment service providers, marketplaces, and commerce infra providers can roll it quickly to the market. But what about consumer protection from fraud?

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Fintech News

MARCH 24, 2025

Cryptocurrency fraud is declining in Asia-Pacific (APAC), driven by advanced technology adoption and stricter regulatory oversight. Education also plays a key role, with leading universities including the National University of Singapore (NUS) and the Singapore Management University (SMU), offering specialized blockchain programs.

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The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

” Blockchain-enabled cross-border payments StraitsX , a payments infrastructure provider for the digital assets space in Southeast Asia, has officially gone live in partnership with Ant International and Grab. Visa is committed to meeting the evolving demands of consumers and merchants, ensuring seamless and secure payments.”

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