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Moneygram partners with Stellar (XLM) after Ripple snub last year

Ana Grabundzija · 1 week ago · 2 min read

Tiny island of Tonga weighs making Bitcoin (BTC) legal tender

Like many crypto enthusiasts predicted that several countries would be following in the footsteps of El Salvador in adopting Bitcoin as a legal tender, there are indications that Tonga could be the next, as one of the country’s politicians is busy drafting a bill in that direction.

Oluwapelumi Adejumo · 1 week ago · 2 min read

The Lightning Network’s capacity just crossed 3,000 Bitcoin (BTC)

Over 3,000 Bitcoin are now hosted on the Lightning Network, a sidechain that enables faster and low-fee payments for Bitcoin holders, data from tracking tool TXStats shows.

Shaurya Malwa · 1 week ago · 1 read

Brazilian Federal Deputy: You’ll soon be able to buy McDonald’s using Bitcoin

Following the lead of El Salvador, nearby Brazil may soon be using Bitcoin as currency.

Samuel Wan · 2 weeks ago · 2 min read

Paying for Taco Bell with Dogecoin (DOGE) could soon become a reality

Per a Bloomberg report, the next time you might be buying a Taco Bell, you could be able to make payment for your order using the popular meme coin, Dogecoin, or other popular large-cap cryptocurrencies.

Oluwapelumi Adejumo · 2 weeks ago · 2 min read

How individuals can ‘unbank’ from TradFi using crypto

Cryptocurrencies are becoming increasingly popular as the world transitions to a more digital society.

Ian Kane · 1 month ago · 5 min read

Shiba adoption: Dallas Mavericks incentivizes Dogecoin (DOGE) use

This post was last updated on October 16th, 2021 at 02:39 amIn a move that appears as a support for meme-coin, Mark Cuban, the owner of Dallas Mavericks, has announced incentivizing its merchandise by rewarding buyers with Dogecoin.

Oluwapelumi Adejumo · 1 month ago · 2 min read

Twitter could soon test Bitcoin (BTC) tips via Lightning Network

In another indication of crypto’s growing adoption by big tech companies, social media giant, Twitter, could be set to integrate Bitcoin tips into its platform according to available reports from MacRumors.

Oluwapelumi Adejumo · 1 month ago · 1 read

Major US mortgage lender UWM to accept Bitcoin (BTC) payments

United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) CEO Mat Ishbia has recently announced the company’s intention to become the first nationwide mortgage lender to embrace crypto.

Ana Grabundzija · 2 months ago · 2 min read

Dutch club PSV to receive entire sponsorship in Bitcoin (BTC)

Leading Dutch football club, PSV Eindhoven is the latest football club to venture into the crypto space as the club has announced a new partnership with Anycoin Direct, which would see it become the first club in European football to have all of its sponsorship deal paid for using the flagship digital asset, Bitcoin.

Oluwapelumi Adejumo · 2 months ago · 2 min read

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Why Mark Cuban says Dogecoin (DOGE) is a community ‘anyone can enjoy’

Dallas Mavericks owner, Mark Cuban, explained why he backs the meme token, while stating that Dogecoin (DOGE) rules the crypto space when it comes to paying for goods and services.

Ana Grabundzija · 2 months ago · 2 min read

Jack Dorsey says every Twitter account should be linked to a Bitcoin Lightning Wallet

Twitter boss Jack Dorsey said every account on his social media platform should link to a Bitcoin Lightning Wallet.

Samuel Wan · 2 months ago · 2 min read

Ripple (XRP) will now scale remittances between Korea and Thailand

A major South Korean remittance service provider partnered up with Ripple in a bid to power up payments between the country and Thailand.

Ana Grabundzija · 2 months ago · 2 min read

American Cinema giant AMC is now accepting Bitcoin (BTC)

This post was last updated on August 11th, 2021 at 05:45 pmIn what is perhaps the latest in a series of events indicating the acceptance of crypto as a valid means of exchange globally, the foremost American cinema operator, AMC, has announced that it is planning to begin the acceptance of Bitcoin for payments for […]

Oluwapelumi Adejumo · 2 months ago · 2 min read

Fashion designer with 2.5 million followers is now accepting Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, and other cryptos

Upscale German fashion designer Philipp Plein told his 2.5 million followers on Instagram he will now accept crypto as payment online and in his stores.

Samuel Wan · 2 months ago · 2 min read

XRP jumps 19% as Ripple announces ODL corridor in crypto-friendly Japan

US-based blockchain company Ripple, which operates the payment protocol and exchange network using XRP, announced a new partnership with Japan’s largest money transfer provider SBI Remit, mobile payments service Coins.ph and digital asset exchange platform SBI VC Trade to transform remittance payments from Japan to the Philippines.

Ana Grabundzija · 3 months ago · 2 min read

PayPal users can now buy $100,000 worth of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash weekly

US financial player PayPal has announced that its users can now purchase as much as $100,000 worth of supported cryptocurrencies via its platform starting this week.

Oluwapelumi Adejumo · 3 months ago · 2 min read

Bitcoin, Ethereum peer-to-peer volumes in Nigeria continue surging

Despite the crypto ban in Nigeria, the country has recorded massive growth in its peer-to-peer bitcoin trade volumes in recent times. Available data has revealed that in the month of June, citizens of the country traded around $38 million worth of digital assets —the second time the country has recorded volume above $35 million.

Oluwapelumi Adejumo · 3 months ago · 2 min read

Diamond auctioned for $12 million worth of crypto at Sotheby’s

Sotheby, a leading auction house, has announced that it has sold a diamond worth $12 million, and its buyer paid in an unspecified cryptocurrency.

Oluwapelumi Adejumo · 3 months ago · 2 min read

More than 75% of El Salvador is skeptical of Bitcoin, survey finds

Results of a recent survey, conducted by Disruptiva, a pollster affiliated with Francisco Gavidia University, suggest that more than half of El Salvador’s citizens view the new Bitcoin (BTC) law as “not at all correct,” according to Reuters.

Ana Grabundzija · 3 months ago · 2 min read

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Moneygram partners with Stellar (XLM) after Ripple snub last year

Tiny island of Tonga weighs making Bitcoin (BTC) legal tender

The Lightning Network’s capacity just crossed 3,000 Bitcoin (BTC)

Brazilian Federal Deputy: You’ll soon be able to buy McDonald’s using Bitcoin

Paying for Taco Bell with Dogecoin (DOGE) could soon become a reality

How individuals can ‘unbank’ from TradFi using crypto

Shiba adoption: Dallas Mavericks incentivizes Dogecoin (DOGE) use

Twitter could soon test Bitcoin (BTC) tips via Lightning Network

Major US mortgage lender UWM to accept Bitcoin (BTC) payments

Dutch club PSV to receive entire sponsorship in Bitcoin (BTC)

Why Mark Cuban says Dogecoin (DOGE) is a community ‘anyone can enjoy’

Jack Dorsey says every Twitter account should be linked to a Bitcoin Lightning Wallet

Ripple (XRP) will now scale remittances between Korea and Thailand

American Cinema giant AMC is now accepting Bitcoin (BTC)

Fashion designer with 2.5 million followers is now accepting Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, and other cryptos

XRP jumps 19% as Ripple announces ODL corridor in crypto-friendly Japan

PayPal users can now buy $100,000 worth of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash weekly

Bitcoin, Ethereum peer-to-peer volumes in Nigeria continue surging

Diamond auctioned for $12 million worth of crypto at Sotheby’s

More than 75% of El Salvador is skeptical of Bitcoin, survey finds

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Latest Payments News

Tiny island of Tonga weighs making Bitcoin (BTC) legal tender

The Lightning Network’s capacity just crossed 3,000 Bitcoin (BTC)

Brazilian Federal Deputy: You’ll soon be able to buy McDonald’s using Bitcoin

Paying for Taco Bell with Dogecoin (DOGE) could soon become a reality

How individuals can ‘unbank’ from TradFi using crypto

Shiba adoption: Dallas Mavericks incentivizes Dogecoin (DOGE) use

Twitter could soon test Bitcoin (BTC) tips via Lightning Network

Major US mortgage lender UWM to accept Bitcoin (BTC) payments

Dutch club PSV to receive entire sponsorship in Bitcoin (BTC)

Why Mark Cuban says Dogecoin (DOGE) is a community ‘anyone can enjoy’

Jack Dorsey says every Twitter account should be linked to a Bitcoin Lightning Wallet

Ripple (XRP) will now scale remittances between Korea and Thailand

American Cinema giant AMC is now accepting Bitcoin (BTC)

Fashion designer with 2.5 million followers is now accepting Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, and other cryptos

XRP jumps 19% as Ripple announces ODL corridor in crypto-friendly Japan

PayPal users can now buy $100,000 worth of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash weekly

Bitcoin, Ethereum peer-to-peer volumes in Nigeria continue surging

Diamond auctioned for $12 million worth of crypto at Sotheby’s

More than 75% of El Salvador is skeptical of Bitcoin, survey finds