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Stripe Makes A Crypto Comeback, Accepts Stablecoins For Online Payments

Stripe is diving back into the world of cryptocurrency, this time focusing on stablecoins for online transactions. read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaApr 26th, 2024

Regulators need to get up to speed on digital currencies

Global financial regulators risk falling behind on rapid innovation in the digital payments industry and need to work more quickly to devise rules for crypto-currencies or "stablecoins", the chair of a global finance watchdog said on Wednesday......»»

Category: topSource: reutersFeb 19th, 2020

Libra Could Drop ‘Basket’ and Issue Individual Fiat Stablecoins

Under pressure from regulators, the Libra project may consider a fundamental change to the way its planned crypto payments system will operate......»»

Category: forexSource: coindeskOct 21st, 2019

Bermuda Now Accepts USDC Crypto for Taxes and Government Services

Bermuda announced Wednesday it will accept payments in the USDC stablecoin "for taxes, fees and other government services.".....»»

Category: forexSource: coindeskOct 16th, 2019

Stripe-Backed Payments Firm Raises $100 Million to Compete Against Stablecoins

Rapyd raised $100 million in a Series C funding round to face off against the arrival of stablecoins......»»

Category: forexSource: coindeskOct 1st, 2019

This DFW banking exec says diversity of thought makes a team stronger

Though Jennifer Barker's day-to-day job involves building digital products and payment products for online banking and sending payments, in a wholesale sphere, she said what’s exciting about her job is how clients interact with her and the company......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsAug 16th, 2019

PayPal Wins Patent for Way to Defend Against Crypto Ransomware

Online payments giant PayPal has been awarded a patent for a technique that could detect a type of crypto malware and mitigate its effects......»»

Category: forexSource: coindeskApr 18th, 2019

PayPal Makes Its First-Ever Investment in a Blockchain Startup

Online payments giant PayPal has taken a stake in Cambridge Blockchain – its first investment in the blockchain space......»»

Category: forexSource: coindeskApr 2nd, 2019

Fortune 500 Tech Firm Avnet Now Accepts Crypto Payments via BitPay

Avnet, one of the world's largest distributors of electronic components and services, is now accepting crypto payments through BitPay......»»

Category: forexSource: coindeskMar 19th, 2019

Key Words: Cryptocurrencies are heading ‘closer to zero,’ says former PayPal CEO

Not one to shy away from the endless crypto debate, the former chief executive of online payments giant has re-emerged from the shadows to pour more cold water on the divisive technology......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchAug 15th, 2018

Love Crypto But Not Its Volatility? Meet Stablecoins: QuickTake

One of the biggest hurdles facing digital currencies is their extreme volatility. Bitcoin traded near $20,000 in December 2017 only to plummet to around $6,000 two months later -- a range of price swings that makes Bitcoin nearly unu.....»»

Category: topSource: washpostJan 27th, 2019

Love Crypto But Not Its Volatility? Meet Stablecoins

One of the biggest hurdles facing digital currencies is their extreme volatility. Bitcoin traded near $20,000 in December 2017 only to plummet to around $6,000 two months later -- a range of price swings that makes Bitcoin nearly unu.....»»

Category: topSource: washpostJan 28th, 2019

Stripe snags $100 million, elevating valuation to $22.5 billion

San Francisco-based fintech Stripe's valuation has reportedly soared to $22.5 billion. The online payments unicorn raised $100 million from Tiger Global Management, an add-on to its $245 million round led by the investment firm in September, The .....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJan 30th, 2019

Payments Processor Stripe Makes a Surprise Appearance in Trump Inaugural Committee Subpoena

Stripe was used to handle many campaigns' donations during the election. One in.....»»

Category: europeSource: fortuneFeb 5th, 2019

This Bitcoin-Offshoot Tops Digital Payments, Escapes SEC Scrutiny But Remains Undervalued: "The Bullcase…Is Massive"

Litecoin (CRYPTO: LTC) remained the most preferred cryptocurrency for payments in April, outperforming all major assets, including its inspiration, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaMay 8th, 2024

Bitcoin trader loses almost $70 million after sending crypto to wrong online account address

A Bitcoin trader lost nearly $70 million after criminals tricked them into sending crypto to a fake address that looked like their own. A crypto trader lost nearly $70 million in an "address poisoning" scam.Business InsiderA cr.....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytMay 5th, 2024

Arthur Hayes Sees Bitcoin Bottom In, Predicts "Range-Bound Price Action" Until August

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes on Friday said that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has likely hit a local bottom and is poised for a comeback despite the recent price d read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaMay 3rd, 2024

As Bitcoin Plunges, Whale Makes Waves With $77.67M Deposit Into Kraken

Lookonchain, a prominent crypto analyst, recently reported a significant Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) deposit by a whale into the Kraken exchange. read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaApr 27th, 2024

"Merit" Makes A Comeback: More Universities Reinstate Testing Requirement For Admissions

'Merit' Makes A Comeback: More Universities Reinstate Testing.....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytApr 24th, 2024

Ethereum"s Vitalik Buterin Says Privacy In Physical Space Is "Rapidly Decreasing" In Era Of Facial Recognition — Outlines Way To "Restore A Little Bit Of Balance"

Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), has voiced his concerns about the diminishing privacy in physical spaces and emphasized the importance of online privacy. read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaApr 22nd, 2024

Bitcoin, Stablecoins, Tokenization: BlackRock"s Crypto Strategy Explained

BlackRock (NYSE:BLK), the world’s largest asset manager with $10 trillion in assets under mangement, has been steadily building a multifaceted crypto strategy read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaApr 15th, 2024