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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Fintech News

DECEMBER 8, 2024

This integration aims to improve the overall user experience and broaden the adoption of cryptocurrency for everyday purchases. Nemil Dalal We see great value in Triple-As integration, as it allows our customers to access a wider range of merchants who are already accepting cryptocurrency payments via Triple-A.

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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.

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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.

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Fintech News

JANUARY 13, 2025

Alterya, which launched in stealth mode, has collaborated with cryptocurrency exchanges like Binance, Coinbase, and Block, along with financial institutions, to monitor over US$8 billion in monthly transactions across crypto and fiat systems.

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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.

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Fintech Finance

MARCH 7, 2025

Alternative Payments and Cryptocurrency Surge Credit and debit cards made up over 60% of transactions in 2023, but alternative methods are rising. Cryptocurrency adoption has doubled, surpassing 55 million in 2024. Which Latin American country has the highest cryptocurrency adoption rate?

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Finextra

JUNE 6, 2025

Solo turns data into reusable, verified credentials, enabling banks, fintech firms and cryptocurrency platforms to make smarter, faster decisions, without compromising privacy.

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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.

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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.

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Payments Dive

JUNE 26, 2025

Companies developing digital wallets, cryptocurrency strategies and pay later tools are still seeking top talent despite economic turmoil, recruiters say.

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Coinbase, the global cryptocurrency platform, plans to introduce stablecoins pegged to the Thai baht and Philippine peso as part of its focus on Southeast Asia, according to a report by Nikkei Asia. The company currently has no plans to directly enter Southeast Asian jurisdictions.

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Finovate

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Among its offerings are automated cryptocurrency transaction monitoring software, investigation software for tracing the flow of funds across blockchains, and profiles of cryptocurrency businesses. He also noted that governments are increasing the monitoring of smart contracts associated with illicit funds.

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Rather than shying away from the complexities of the digital asset revolution, the city-state is actively embracing the potential of tokenisation and cryptocurrencies. The global nature of cryptocurrencies presents regulatory hurdles, particularly in areas like anti-money laundering (AML) and combating the financing of terrorism (CFT).

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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 News

MAY 11, 2025

The system supports over 100 cryptocurrencies and offers real-time confirmations with near-zero fees. Richard Teng Richard Teng, CEO of Binance, added, We are excited to partner with Bhutan as we are not only advancing the use of cryptocurrencies in travel, but also setting a precedent for how technology can bridge cultures and economies.

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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. This allows clients to unify their cryptocurrency wallet screening workflows on a single dashboard.

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Fintech News

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

” said Jose Fernandez da Ponte, Senior Vice President of Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, and Digital Currencies, PayPal. With this step, Xoom and its partners, like Cebuana Lhuillier and Yellow Card, will be able to leverage PayPal’s payment technologies and the blockchain to further enable seamless money transfers across borders.”

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The Fintech Times

MARCH 6, 2025

Liv , the UAE-based digital bank launched by Emirates NBD , has launched a new crypto offering, enabling customers to trade cryptocurrencies within its mobile banking app. With the highest crypto adoption rate in the UAE, we are keen to launch our own virtual asset offering to capitalise on this trend.”

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Fintech News

JULY 9, 2025

Kelvin Li Kelvin Li, who leads platform technology at Ant International, explained to Reuters that the company is not looking to support cryptocurrency trading. Instead, it sees stablecoins as a way to streamline international payments and enhance the user experience.

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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 is committed to reducing transaction fees and facilitating immediate settlement of crypto payments, simplifying the process for businesses to manage transactions efficiently.

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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.

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The Payments Association

JUNE 16, 2025

53% opportunity score for cryptocurrency—the highest among all payment methods—driven by low competition and high merchant interest in future adoption. The mainstream adoption of cryptocurrency attracts 26% of merchants, suggesting cautious yet growing recognition of the potential of digital currency.

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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. ” Even cryptocurrencies built around decentralization are beginning to see anonymity fade.

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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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Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Other methods that merchants anticipate will become more popular include QR code payments (33%), BNPL options (25%), cryptocurrencies (21%) and CBDCs (11%). Meanwhile, cryptocurrencies and digital assets are also garnering attention, with 19% of respondents recognising their growing influence.

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Payments Dive

JULY 11, 2024

The May theft of over $300 million worth of bitcoin from Japanese cryptocurrency exchange DMM Bitcoin is the largest digital currency heist so far this year.

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Finextra

JUNE 23, 2025

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Finextra

MAY 13, 2025

Shares in Coinbase jumped in pre-market trading on Tuesday on news that it will become the first cryptocurrency outfit to be included in the benchmark S&P 500 index.

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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

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Fintech Weekly

APRIL 24, 2025

Jonathan Rose, CEO of BlockTrust IRA, shares how AI and cryptocurrency are reshaping retirement strategieshighlighting both the promise and the practical challenges of integrating digital assets into long-term financial planning.

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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.

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VISTA InfoSec

OCTOBER 21, 2024

We will continue seeing this happen in our lifetime, with a prominent example of this found in a relatively new mainstream advancement in fintech – cryptocurrency. By exploring quantum computing and cryptocurrency , we can see how an advancement in one sector can directly impact the security of another.

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Finextra

JUNE 19, 2025

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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.

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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.

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Finextra

JUNE 25, 2025

Barclaycard blocks credit card crypto purchases Brits will no longer be able to buy cryptocurrency with their Barclaycard credit cards from later this week. 0 4 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.

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