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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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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Finovate

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

In recent podcast episodes, Palmer and his guests have covered topics including the emerging regulatory environment in Europe, the outlook for cryptocurrencies, the opportunities in conversational banking, and the challenge of financial inclusion for female entrepreneurs in the Global South.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Cryptocurrency platform startup Circle has overhauled its network to advance mainstream trading, while its stablecoin USDC has surpassed three billion in circulation, growing by nearly 500 percent in 2020. “At He said the public blockchain will take digital dollar stablecoins mainstream.

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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.

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Finextra

JUNE 27, 2025

This development, achieved through partnership with QCP, Primrose Capital Management, and Digital Asset, marks a new era in institutional finance, enabling end-to-end margin and collateral workflows on blockchain technology. We use cookies to help us to deliver our services.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Cryptocurrency holding company Integrated Ventures wants to disrupt the lending industry with blockchain. 18) of the launch of CryptoFunder, a blockchain platform that provides lenders with a way to store and manage lending information. Other companies have explored blockchain for the corporate lending space too.

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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. If you plan to reach a global audience, then a multi-currency payment gateway is a must.

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The Fintech Times

MARCH 6, 2025

The launch of the new BVNK wallet will create a solution to this friction by providing users with direct access to blockchains and local and international payment schemes, all within a single solution. BVNK will hold on to or exchange balances and deal with third-party payments through its multi-rail access, all in a single product.

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Fintech Finance

JUNE 5, 2024

Today, Ripple , the leader in enterprise blockchain and crypto solutions, announced a new partnership with Clear Junction , the global leader in cross-border payments solutions for regulated institutions. A host of new currencies are scheduled to be switched on for Ripple customers later this year. “At

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The Fintech Times

JANUARY 26, 2025

Vincent Chok , CEO at First Digital “2025 is undoubtedly going to be a breakout year for stablecoin adoption, with businesses increasingly looking for solutions that address regional challenges like cross-border payment friction and currency volatility,” explained Vincent Chok , CEO at First Digital.

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The Fintech Times

OCTOBER 29, 2024

OKX, a cryptocurrency exchange and global onchain technology company, has teamed up with Standard Chartered, appointing the international cross-border bank as its third-party crypto custodian for its global institutional business. Bitget , the cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, appoints Min Lin as its chief business officer.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 24, 2021

Cryptocurrency-related crime fell in 2020, according to a blog post from Chainalysis. Near 30 people in Kyodo, Japan have been charged for reportedly exchanging NEM cryptocurrency for other digital currencies, in spite of knowing the assets had been stolen, a report from The Mainichi says. billion in transfers.

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CB Insights

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Blockchain has the potential to disrupt nearly every industry. Among plenty of emerging use cases, the technology aims to create a new and improved payments system for the world — one that’s secure, transparent, decentralized, fast, and uses cryptocurrencies (types of digital cash) as a means of exchange. Get the full report.

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Finextra

JUNE 26, 2025

Operating on blockchain networks, stablecoin payments are available 24/7, bypassing the limitations of traditional banking hours and weekend closures. A key financial benefit for merchants is the elimination of chargeback risks due to the irreversible nature of blockchain transactions.

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Finextra

JUNE 30, 2025

What’s the biggie with blockchain? Behind the scenes, blockchain infrastructure is becoming the default layer for secure, real-time, permissionless value transfer. We need to shift our thinking from ‘What is blockchain for?’ Create APIs that are blockchain-ready. Build with stablecoins. Plug into on-chain rails.

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Finovate

MARCH 20, 2024

This week in Tales from the Crypto we look at the boom-induced traffic jam in crypto coin trading, new funding for a blockchain payment network in the developing world, and a pair of new crypto-friendly alums that demoed at FinovateEurope last month. Layer-1 blockchain Solana has experienced service issues as well.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Bitcoin and digital currency wallet company ZenGo is becoming a part of the Visa Fast Track program and will create a new digital currency payment card, according to an announcement. ZenGo said the card will be the first card connected to a “self-hosted, on-chain, multi-currency wallet" in which the user manages the funds.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 14, 2018

CNBC reported that the digital currency stock price fell below $6,200 for the first time in a month, ending the week about 5 percent lower. Other cryptocurrencies had an even worse week: Ether, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, dropped 12 percent, while the third largest, XRP, is down 18 percent in seven days.

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Stax

JULY 9, 2024

Fraud prevention measures, such as tokenization and multi-factor authentication, add layers of security to verify transactions and protect against unauthorized use of payment credentials. Crypto payments No digital payments list would be complete without discussing cryptocurrency. What makes cryptocurrency unique?

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Finextra

JUNE 26, 2025

Operating on blockchain networks, stablecoin payments are available 24/7, bypassing the limitations of traditional banking hours and weekend closures. A key financial benefit for merchants is the elimination of chargeback risks due to the irreversible nature of blockchain transactions.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

After a report indicated that a bug in Ledger Wallet ’s software could allow users to be duped into sending cryptocurrency to hackers, the hardware wallet company took to Twitter to remind customers to be careful when transferring digital coins. Hackers can still gain access to someone’s computer and digital bitcoin wallets.

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Finovate

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Previously called “Cardlite,” the solution will enable BOCHK to enhance the customer experience with new offerings, including its multi-currency Mastercard debit card. The company’s international digital payments network supports more than 145 currencies, and processes billions of transactions a year.

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Fintech Review

AUGUST 29, 2024

The conference will take place on September 18-19, 2024, gathering key players from the blockchain and cryptocurrency sectors worldwide. Volodymyr Nosov, founder and CEO of WhiteBIT, commented on the partnership: “Collaborating with TOKEN2049 underscores our commitment to driving blockchain innovation forward.

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PYMNTS

JULY 30, 2019

Blockchain-based payment system PumaPay has announced the launch of a new cryptobilling solution which has secured PCI (payment card industry) compliance. The app is divided into four sections — shopping, social, chat, and a non-custodial multi-wallet — with user information stored locally and protected with end-to-end encryption.

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Fintech Finance

MAY 23, 2024

Reltime , a leading innovator in blockchain and Web3 technology, is thrilled to announce the launch of its state-of-the-art Global Payment Gateway (GW), designed to empower merchants and shops worldwide to accept payments from all popular digital currencies. Zero Set-up Fee: Making it accessible for all businesses.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

The Chinese eCommerce retailer is working with both the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) for the joint lab, which will look into efficiency issues and scalability when it comes to the blockchain.

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The Fintech Times

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Bybit , the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has been granted a Provisional Approval for Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) licence for virtual asset exchange services from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA).

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Fintech News

JULY 23, 2024

Crypto.com (Singapore) Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Singapore, Crypto.com is a leading cryptocurrency platform. The Crypto.com platform allows users to buy, sell, trade and store cryptocurrencies. The Crypto.com platform allows users to buy, sell, trade and store cryptocurrencies.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 17, 2020

Air Force has granted blockchain firm SIMBA Chain a $1.5 million check to help create a new blockchain for supply logistics in the next two years, according to Coindesk.com. The military’s need for tracking its multi-part, expensive operations has only increased with the introduction of 3D printing, according to Coindesk.

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Segpay

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Blockchain technology is transforming financial services, allowing users to lend and borrow without the need for traditional financial institutions. Virtual and cryptocurrencies within the Metaverse are gaining real-world value. Blockchain technology is expected to be crucial in addressing these security concerns.

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Fintech Review

MAY 14, 2025

AirCarbon Exchange used the Abu Dhabi Global Market sandbox to launch a blockchain-based carbon trading platform. Newer models include: Cross-border Sandboxes: Initiatives like the Global Financial Innovation Network (GFIN) facilitate multi-jurisdictional testing.

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The Payments Association

MAY 7, 2025

Multi-Card Network Support: Seamless integration with Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB, and Discover ensures broader fraud coverage and faster resolution times for card-based disputes. Fraudsters exploit differences in regulations, currency conversions, and security standards between countries to perpetrate scams. How avoided.io

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Fintech News

MARCH 3, 2024

The company’s key initiatives for 2024 include advancing its ramp service to achieve 100% global payment coverage, enhancing its crypto card to support more fiat currencies and integrate with major digital payment platforms, and launching a Web 3.0 It aims to streamline the process of managing finances across fiat and cryptocurrencies.

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The Fintech Times

MAY 26, 2024

In recent years, digital currencies have been all the rave. However, the idea that digital assets are exclusively some form of currency is slowly falling by the wayside as different use cases are emerging and being rapidly adopted. Developed and emerging markets alike are considering the possibility of introducing CBDCs.

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The Fintech Times

JULY 15, 2024

Stablecoins are blockchain-based tokens pegged to fiat currencies or a basket of assets, designed to minimise volatility and serve as a reliable transfer of value within the virtual asset market. First, there are fiat tokens where the issuer maintains reserves in fiat currency equivalent to the value of tokens issued.

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PYMNTS

JULY 1, 2020

Curv CEO Itay Malinger said in the announcement, “Despite a challenging economic climate, we’re seeing strong growth among traditional financial institutions, who require our enterprise-grade security infrastructure, robust governance engine and seamless integration with blockchain technology.”

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