Payments

Britcoin’s Roadmap Revealed by UK Chancellor: No Hoarding Allowed

The efficacy of CBDCs seems to be such that artificial barriers need to be erected.

VISA Exploring Stablecoin Settlements: Report

Visa plans to a vital role in digital payments in the near future.

India’s Largest Retailer to Accept CBDC at Stores

Indian retail giant Reliance Retail started accepting CBDC payments at its Freshpik stores across the country.

CFPB Probe Highlights Problems with US Cross-Border Payments, Can Crypto Help?

Digital payments still make 1% of remittances. Can crypto fill the obvious gap?

35% of Tech-Driven Consumers Prefer Merchants that Accept Crypto: Report

One in three tech-oriented consumers prefer making payments through merchants that accept crypto.

Multi-CBDC Bridge Can Enable Cross-Border Payments in Seconds: Report

Central banking money removes the anonymity of physical bank notes while making cross-border transfers trivial.

Blockchain.com Launches No-Fees Visa Debit Card in the US

Blockchain.com is launching a Visa debit card in partnership with fintech firm Marqeta, to allow users to spend crypto without fees.

Argentina’s Major Wine-Making Province Now Accepts Tax Payments in Crypto

Argentina’s Mendoza province also provided a step-by-step guide on how to pay all regional taxes and fees using crypto.

Gemini Launches Crypto Staking Reward Service

Polygon will be supported in the initial phase of Gemini crypto staking, Ethereum, Solana, Polkadot, and Audius are soon to follow.

SWIFT Could Use CBDCs to Improve Cross-Border Payments

SWIFT is exploring interlinking multiple CBDC networks for faster and cheaper cross-border transactions.

Cash Still Reigns as King—For Now at Least

Although the rise of fintech has been nothing short of exceptional. However, a cashless society doesn't come without risks.

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