Fintech Review

APRIL 10, 2025

Wilmington, North Carolina, April 10th, 2025, FinanceWire Brantas payment verification and Amboss compliance tools give businesses a robust solution to mitigate risks from sophisticated attackers, setting a new standard for business operational security in the Bitcoin and Lightning Network ecosystems. The Bybit hack, which saw nearly $1.5

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The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Addressing this, Xapo Bank , the licensed bank that lets members bank with Bitcoin, is launching a beneficiaries solution to allow users to designate multiple beneficiaries for their assets, including Bitcoin. Members can assign all or part of their Bitcoin and fiat assets to beneficiaries in just two steps.

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Fintech Review

MARCH 19, 2025

Miami, Florida, March 19th, 2025, FinanceWire Next Layer Capital has officially become a member of Bitcoin for Corporations (BFC), an initiative led by BTC Inc to accelerate corporate Bitcoin adoption. This strategic move aligns the firm with a corporate network of teams integrating and advancing Bitcoin initiatives.

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Clearly Payments

JANUARY 4, 2024

Since 2009, the financial landscape has been undergoing a transformation with the emergence of cryptocurrencies. As digital currencies grow in popularity , merchants around the world are exploring the potential benefits of accepting payments in cryptocurrency.

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The Paypers

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Nubank has launched cryptocurrency swap tool in its app where customers who own cryptocurrencies can now trade Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, or Uniswap for USDC and vice versa.

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Payments Dive

JULY 11, 2024

The May theft of over $300 million worth of bitcoin from Japanese cryptocurrency exchange DMM Bitcoin is the largest digital currency heist so far this year.

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The Fintech Times

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Shift4 , an integrated payments and commerce technology provider, has launched its new ‘Pay with Crypto’ offering, enabling merchants worldwide to accept cryptocurrency seamlessly for both e-commerce and POS. The new feature will be rolled out in stages across the different Shift4 products and business verticals.

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Payments Source

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

The fintech that gave life to the mobile point of sale market is seeing that business overshadowed by the ever-rising popularity of cryptocurrency.

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Bank Automation

MARCH 25, 2025

Stablecoin is cryptocurrency that aims to keep a stable value relative to a specified asset like government-issued currency or gold. Other cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin are not pegged to an […] The post FIs hold back on cross border stablecoin payments appeared first on Bank Automation News.

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Tearsheet

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Fast-forward to today, a Bitcoin-focused product strategy within the lineup seems to be a safer bet. Its early, all-in stance on Bitcoin now seems like a stroke of genius, given that crypto markets are maturing, Bitcoin is reaching new peaks, and a new administration is seemingly opening the door to crypto and Web3.

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Fintech Review

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Cryptocurrencies have rapidly gained prominence over the last decade, presenting both opportunities and challenges for individuals, businesses, and regulators alike. However, the taxation of cryptocurrencies is a complex matter, with varying approaches and inconsistent frameworks across jurisdictions.

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CoinRemitter

APRIL 3, 2025

With the growing demand for cryptocurrencies as a payment method in online businesses, accepting crypto payments has become an attractive option for worldwide businesses. Unlike cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, stablecoins are pegged to fiat currencies, which means their values remain stable, reducing financial risks.

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Clearly Payments

MARCH 11, 2024

In recent years, the rise of cryptocurrency has redefined traditional notions of currency and payment systems worldwide. Cryptocurrency, such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and others, operates on decentralized blockchain networks, enabling secure, peer-to-peer transactions without the need for intermediaries like banks or financial institutions.

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Clearly Payments

OCTOBER 31, 2024

From traditional options like credit cards to emerging solutions such as cryptocurrencies and biometrics, each payment method comes with unique advantages that cater to varying consumer needs. Adoption Rate : Cryptocurrency payment usage remains niche but is growing, with over 420 million crypto wallet users worldwide in 2023.

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Fintech Finance

AUGUST 29, 2024

ReadyCode connected ATMs will offer the ability for enrolled LibertyX customers to seamlessly receive their cash at locations and communities of their choosing following the sale of bitcoin across more than 30 states to start.

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The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Players using the cryptocurrency gaming platform, PeerGame , will now be able to integrate their crypto wallets into the platform, enabling quick and easy-to-navigate transactions to take place, following a continued partnership with the digital wallet firm, HandCash.

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Finextra

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Nubank customers who hold cryptocurrencies will be able to trade Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), or Uniswap (UNI) for digital dollars USDC and vice versa.

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Fintech News

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

In a public announcement, the FBI detailed that the malicious actors swiftly converted the stolen assets into bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, dispersing them across numerous blockchain addresses. This incident, referred to by the FBI as “TraderTraitor,” marks one of the largest digital currency heists to date.

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The Fintech Times

MAY 22, 2024

Our monthly focus now turns to the most well-known form of digital assets : cryptocurrencies. Since Bitcoin’s inception in 2009, the crypto world has jumped from one height to the next continually breaking records. But what is keeping this momentum going?

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CoinRemitter

MARCH 28, 2025

The crypto payment adoption is growing rapidly across the European Union (EU), with stablecoins being widely used as a preferred cryptocurrency among businesses. The Rise of Stablecoins in Europe With the evolving global financial landscape, European businesses are aggressively turning to cryptocurrency payments for more efficiency.

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Fintech News

JANUARY 7, 2024

Despite a recent surge in Bitcoin prices, crypto hiring trends indicate that recruitment in the cryptocurrency sector is not increasing at the same pace, according to Bloomberg. In December, job listings related to cryptocurrencies on LinkedIn saw a 57% drop compared to the previous year.

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The Paypers

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Japan based cryptocurrency exchange DMM Bitcoin has prepared to shut down operations after suffering a USD 320 million Bitcoin theft in May 2024 due to a private key hack.

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The Fintech Times

MARCH 11, 2025

Having secured the green light from the CNMV, BBVA plans to launch a new crypto service for its customers, which will enable them to buy, sell, and manage Bitcoin and Ether transactions through its existing banking app. BBVA Switzerland launched the Bitcoin custody and trading service to all its private banking clients in June 2021.

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The Fintech Times

MARCH 25, 2025

Following a successful pilot project in December 2024, where residents could pay their taxes using major digital assets including USDT, Bitcoin and Ethereum through the Keepz platform, Georgia becomes one of the first countries in the world to provide an official crypto payment channel for public services.

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The Fintech Times

MARCH 16, 2025

Cryptocurrency demands are growing in the US, with consumers looking for more options and reliability when delving into the world of decentralised currencies. Millions of US citizens will now be able to purchase cryptocurrencies through the COCA platform and securely store them using multi-party computation (MPC) technology.

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Fintech News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Singapore’s cryptocurrency market has seen a notable increase in crypto payments , with merchant services receiving nearly US$1 billion in crypto during the second quarter of 2024. A key part of this growth is the rise of XSGD, the Singapore dollar-backed stablecoin issued by StraitsX. Meanwhile, Paxos, a U.S.-based

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Fintech News

JANUARY 26, 2025

Rakuten has also introduced its own cryptocurrency wallets and exchange systems there, bringing embedded finance to new levels by allowing Rakuten Cash balance recharges via Bitcoin and Ethereum. In Japan, while cash is still widely used, embedded finance is starting to gain momentum and expected to hit US$ 36.29

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The Fintech Times

DECEMBER 3, 2024

dtcpay , the licensed payment service provider, has announced that it will no longer be supporting Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) in the new year as it transitions to only support stablecoins for its Digital Payment Token (DPT) payment services. One of the primary reasons for this change is the volatility associated with cryptocurrencies.

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Stax

APRIL 10, 2025

TL;DR You get to choose from traditional payment methods like cash and checks, online payment methods like digital wallets and ACH transfers, and emerging payment methods like BNPL services and cryptocurrencies. However, cryptocurrencies arent without their drawbacks. Digital currencies continue to experience extreme price volatility.

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Fintech News

JULY 9, 2024

The Singapore Exchange (SGX) has no immediate plans to allow cryptocurrency listings on its bourse, Chief Executive Loh Boon Chye told Reuters , citing the lack of a mature ecosystem to support such a move. Bitcoin and Ether, the two largest cryptocurrencies, have seen significant price increases this year.

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The Fintech Times

APRIL 25, 2024

Bitget Research has attributed much of this growth to favourable local crypto regulations in the Middle East, the approval of Bitcoin ETFs , and the increasing attractiveness of digital assets amid a market upturn. Meanwhile, 34 per cent of users are cryptocurrency traders, and 22 per cent use them for daily payments.

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Fintech Review

MARCH 4, 2025

London, United Kingdom, March 4th, 2025, FinanceWire Cryptocurrencies have evolved beyond speculation, emerging as critical components of modern investment strategies. As the digital economy expands, assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum are becoming crucial in long-term portfolio strategies.

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Fintech News

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

In 2023, the value received by illicit cryptocurrency addresses amounted to US$24.2 Most of this total came from cryptocurrency services that are sanctioned by the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control, or are located in sanctioned jurisdictions. and 54.3%, respectively.

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Fintech Finance

AUGUST 7, 2024

This collaboration brings together two of the most trusted and reliable fintech brands in the world, allowing consumers across the EU to easily purchase cryptocurrencies directly. With this partnership, Bitstamp will manage the fiat currency to cryptocurrency conversion and transfers to consumers.

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Fintech News

MARCH 17, 2025

Ripple Labs has filed a trademark application for “Ripple Custody,” indicating a move into cryptocurrency custody services, Cointelegraph has learned. approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs in 2024. Institutional demand for secure asset storage has risen sharply, particularly after the U.S.

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Stax

MARCH 6, 2025

Cryptocurrency and blockchain-based payments Cryptocurrencies are digital assets that leverage blockchain technologyi.e., Some merchants accept payments using the Bitcoin Lightning Network for instant, low-fee Bitcoin transfers or stablecoins to avoid market volatility. Crypto payment systems dont require an intermediary.

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Australian cryptocurrency exchange Independent Reserve has forged a new partnership with RelayPay, a digital currency payments platform. This collaboration aims to facilitate cryptocurrency transactions for Independent Reserve’s business clients in Australia and New Zealand.

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