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Updated April 17, 2026 · 3:45 PM UTC

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Banking

Major UK bank NatWest won’t serve businesses dealing in crypto

National Westminster Bank says it will take a "cautious approach" to crypto-related firms due to the "high risk" associated with digital assets.

5 years ago

Adoption

You can now pay for a WeWork office using Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies

The office-sharing and rental business now accepts Bitcoin as a payment method in a move that some say allow it to remain relevant.

5 years ago

Payments

Newegg adds Dogecoin (DOGE) payments to celebrate “Doge Day”

American tech-focused e-retailer Newegg embraces Dogecoin as the "meme coin" enters the list of top 5 cryptos.

5 years ago

Adoption

You can now shop at Amazon, Ebay, and Walmart with Crypto.com

A limited-time offer jointly presented by Crypto.com and Shopping.io is making that possible.

5 years ago

Adoption

NBA’s Sacramento Kings to offer its players a salary in Bitcoin (BTC)

Everyone in the basketball organization will be able to "get paid as much of their salary in Bitcoin as they want," Sacramento Kings' chairman revealed.

5 years ago

Adoption

PayPal to allow Americans to pay with Bitcoin, Ethereum at over 29 million vendors

The payments giant started its crypto business last year and is already making big moves.

5 years ago

Adoption

From De-Fi and payments to NFTs: what is driving crypto’s value in 2021?

5 years ago

Adoption

VISA says it’s developing a Bitcoin and crypto business

The payments giant has, so far, kept away from offering cryptocurrencies and crypto products. But its users could soon buy Bitcoin directly using the service.

5 years ago