Partnerships
Ripple deploys its first on-demand liquidity tool in the Middle East
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is home to the world’s top remittance corridors.
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Adoption
Mastercard to soon offer Bitcoin rewards and purchases for merchants
The company would also allow Bitcoin wallets, credit and debit cards that earn crypto rewards to be spent.
Adoption
You can now buy Bitcoin (BTC) at 200 Walmart locations in the U.S.
Coinstar ATM kiosks at select locations will allow customers to purchase Bitcoin.
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Banking
US mortgage lender dumps Bitcoin plans just two months after pilot
The second-largest mortgage lender has scrapped its plan to accept payments in BTC citing regulatory uncertainty in the crypto space.
Adoption
Moneygram partners with Stellar (XLM) after Ripple snub last year
Another partnership reiterates an increase in interest from traditional payment networks in bridging the gap between fiat and crypto.
Regulation
Tiny island of Tonga weighs making Bitcoin (BTC) legal tender
Tongan politician is set to introduce a new Bitcoin bill to the country parliament by 2022.
Adoption
The Lightning Network’s capacity just crossed 3,000 Bitcoin (BTC)
The Bitcoin ‘smart contract’ platform enables speedy payments for Bitcoin users. And it just hit a new milestone.
Payments
Brazilian Federal Deputy: You’ll soon be able to buy McDonald’s using Bitcoin
Bitcoin adoption gets a boost as Brazil moves one step closer to implementing a legal framework. But is this because lawmakers believe in digital innovation?
Adoption
Paying for Taco Bell with Dogecoin (DOGE) could soon become a reality
Verifone and BitPay has announced a partnership that would allow consumers pay for goods using crypto.
