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