adminNasdaq-listed Opera proposes 160M CELO deal to replace cash payments
In recent developments, the Norweigan browser company plans to swap quarterly US dollar payments for tokens pending community approval, deepening ties to Celo as MiniPay adoption grows. Looking closer, market…
Crypto.com taps KG Inicis for tourist crypto payments in South Korea
In recent developments, the partnership targets foreign travelers in South Korea, adding real-world merchant access through a major local payments processor. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such as…
Stablecoins could power global payments within 10 years: Druckenmiller
In recent developments, the investor said stablecoins are faster, cheaper and more efficient than fiat payments running on traditional banking infrastructure. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such as…
Bitcoin Leads Crypto Payments With 22% Market Share
In recent developments, crypto payments in 2025 evolved beyond simple checkouts, with bitcoin reclaiming the top spot and businesses increasingly using digital assets for settlements, payouts, and treasury management. Bitcoin…
Walletconnect Launches Pay, Stresses Payments Are Crypto’s ‘Final Frontie…
In recent developments, the company has recently launched Walletconnect Pay, a solution designed to address the common challenges that merchants encounter when integrating cryptocurrency payments. The company stated that it…
Artemis: Crypto Cards Grew to Rival P2P Stablecoin Payments
In recent developments, according to Artemis’ stablecoin report, crypto cards have grown from being a niche product in the cryptocurrency payments market to becoming a bridge between crypto natives and…
Polygon trims workforce amid $250M stablecoin payments pivot
In recent developments, the restructuring comes as the company integrates new payments assets and narrows its mandate, with several employees saying on X that they were affected by the layoffs.…
Ripple Expands 75-License Footprint After Securing Preliminary New EU Approval
In recent developments, ripple moved closer to Europe’s regulated payments core after securing preliminary approval for a Luxembourg electronic money license, strengthening its ability to scale compliant, blockchain-powered cross-border payments…
Ripple Wins FCA Approval, Paving the Way for Massive UK Payments Expansion
In recent developments, ripple secured key U.K. regulatory approvals, clearing the way to scale compliant digital asset payments, deepen its London footprint and position its payments platform at the center…
Central Bank of Rusia Highlights Digital Ruble’s Payments Potential
In recent developments, according to Alla Bakina, Director of the Central Bank’s National Payment System Department, the upcoming implementation of the digital Ruble presents opportunities in the payments arena. The…