The Fintech Times

MAY 30, 2024

PayPal USD (PYUSD), PayPal ‘s USD stablecoin, will now be available on the Solana blockchain. The news was announced at Consensus 2024 , the long-running cryptocurrency, blockchain and web3 event. ” The simplified experience of PayPal and Venmo wallets shows PYUSD as a unified balance regardless of the blockchain. .”

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 1, 2020

It’s been more than a year in the making — with no shortage of caution and criticism by lawmakers and regulators here in the states and in Europe — but Libra, the digital currency backed by Facebook and a revolving cast of other tech firms, could debut as early as next month. In fact, J.P.

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Payments Source

APRIL 9, 2020

The implementation of a digital dollar solution would quite likely precipitate future developments in the digital identity space, given the synergy of a dual-architecture solution, says Diginex's Mark Blick.

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Payments Source

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

The conversation around advancing the distribution and use of digital currency gets a boost every time the banking system stubs its toe. And there have been many recent examples of financial system problems to point to.

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Payments Source

JANUARY 7, 2020

Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency project has drawn vast political pushback, but also more tangible government action as nations globally consider central bank supported digital currencies. It’s also sparking a potential bottom-up approach in New York.

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Payments Source

MAY 22, 2020

As the idea of central bank digital currencies starts to gain traction, the U.S. in particular needs to pay attention or risk losing a major aspect of its geopolitical power, according to JPMorgan Chase & Co.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

The Federal Ministry of Finance in Nigeria is said to be in discussions with the securities watchdog in the country to create a new digital currency and blockchain structure, Cointelegraph reported. As it stands, bitcoin and other digital currencies are seeing increasing use in Nigeria.

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PYMNTS

MAY 20, 2020

Is now the prime time for blockchain ? As COVID-19 has disrupted supply chains worldwide, Brian Behlendorf , executive director of Hyperledger , told Karen Webster that the pandemic has spurred a shift in thinking about new use cases for permissioned blockchains. The Emerging Use Cases.

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The Fintech Times

JULY 15, 2024

Wirex , a Web3 money app, is partnering with digital payments giant Visa to further the use of digital currencies in the UK and the European Economic Area (EEA). It showcases fintech innovation by enabling seamless transactions between blockchain technology and traditional finance.

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Fintech Finance

OCTOBER 8, 2024

WadzChain Network, a global leader in innovative blockchain technology, announced today the launch of one of the world’s first hybrid blockchains intending to transform global payments for businesses. The blockchain is perfect for diverse businesses and use cases, from small startups to large enterprises.

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Payments Source

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Traditional ATMs are vanishing in the U.K. and other parts of the world, but there may be a growing market for their crypto counterparts.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Morgan ’s Onyx , told Karen Webster that peer-to-peer (P2P) private blockchain networks can help streamline information flows tied to cross-border payments and remove the complexities tied to legacy systems. Morgan said it had established Onyx, a new business unit dedicated to blockchain and digital currencies.

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Payments Source

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Blockchain has too many advantages over traditional payment solutions for merchants to ignore. By accepting cryptocurrency, merchants can tap into a growing multibillion-dollar market and get a taste of a cashless, borderless future, says Nash's Kellogg Fairbank.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

PYMNTS examines the latest initiatives that look to improve upon existing rails, or embrace new ones like blockchain and RTP. Mastercard Leads Central Bank Digital Currency Test. Zero Hash is a digital assets technology company offering solutions for FIs and other service providers in a Software-as-a-Service business model.

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PYMNTS

MAY 16, 2020

patent on a computer system that would convert physical dollars and other fiat currencies into digital versions, complete with denominations and serial numbers and recorded via blockchain. The system would then remove the paper currency from circulation. Credit card giant Visa has filed an application for a U.S.

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The Fintech Times

APRIL 17, 2024

The UK’s Regulated Liability Network has chosen R3 , a company specialising in enterprise distributed ledger technology and services, as well as Quant , a blockchain provider for finance, to develop the technology prototype for its experimental stage.

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CB Insights

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Blockchain companies raised more venture capital and private equity funding in H1’21 than any full year in history. download our best of blockchain research. download our best of blockchain research. But blockchain’s potential extends well beyond crypto and NFTs. First name. Company name. Phone number.

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The Fintech Times

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) have a lot of potential to uproot the cross-border payments market. RAKBANK has successfully exchanged a remittance using China’s digital Yuan (eCNY) in exchange for the Digital Dirham, the UAE’s CBDC.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Silicon Valley’s Ripple , a blockchain payments startup, has filed a trademark with the U.S. Its frictionless blockchain payments platform enables users to send money around the world. . Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for PayString, which will likely be a new offering, according to a report in CoinDesk on Friday (Nov.

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Fintech Finance

MAY 23, 2024

Reltime , a leading innovator in blockchain and Web3 technology, is thrilled to announce the launch of its state-of-the-art Global Payment Gateway (GW), designed to empower merchants and shops worldwide to accept payments from all popular digital currencies. Digital USD/EUR, Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc.

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Payments Source

MAY 6, 2021

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Fintech News

MARCH 18, 2024

This initiative aims to offer users more convenience by enabling the conversion of digital currencies into spendable funds within their GrabPay Wallets. This top-up method went live on 12 March 2024. experiences among its users in Singapore. experiences among its users in Singapore.

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Fintech News

MARCH 18, 2024

Southeast Asian ride-hailing super app Grab has teamed up with licensed crypto payments provider Triple-A to introduce a feature that allows its users to top up their GrabPay Wallets using Digital Payment Tokens. The supported stablecoins at this stage include StraitsX Singapore Dollar (XSGD), Tether (USDT), and USD Coin (USDC).

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Fintech News

APRIL 24, 2024

Morgan, has introduced Project Carina, a new initiative aimed at accelerating cross-border payments through blockchain technology, according to RYT9. Announced at Money20/20 Asia in Bangkok, the project integrates KASIKORNBANK’s Quarix blockchain with J.P. dollar deposits. dollar deposits.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

The emergence of the “network of network” strategies on the parts of Visa and Mastercard have opened the door for faster payments, for the electronification of payments — and for blockchain to underpin it all. Blockchain remains a key driver of cryptos’ future, both as unit of currency and store of value. Back in May, i2c Inc.

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Fintech News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Initially, these will use fiat currencies, but Swift plans to eventually integrate tokenised forms of money such as central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and stablecoins. Swift is also addressing the growing fragmentation in the digital asset ecosystem.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 15, 2020

It will function as a “gathering place” for those interested in digital currencies or those who start businesses in addition to researchers, expats and digital nomads. Stellar is the third blockchain that has native support for USDC, according to the consortium, which was co-founded by Coinbase and Circle.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 9, 2020

The accelerated growth of USDC over the course of this year is the result of our active work to establish an open standard for fiat digital currency on the internet,” Puth said in a statement. He said the public blockchain will take digital dollar stablecoins mainstream.

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CB Insights

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

As blockchain tech gains commercial traction, a growing number of companies want to use it to reimagine the capital markets infrastructure that powers the trade of stocks, bonds, and other securities. The chart above shows the core blockchain tech being used by projects and corporates working on DLT applications for capital markets.

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The Paypers

MARCH 6, 2024

BRICS has made efforts to create payment system based on digital currencies and blockchain to reduce reliance on US dollars in settlement.

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The Fintech Times

JULY 12, 2024

As the popularity of digital currencies grows in the region, firms are looking to bridge the worlds of decentralised finance with traditional finance to make offerings more accessible to all. Together, CPICIMHK and AMINA Group are providing a bridge between the established financial sector and the emerging world of digital assets.

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Finovate

JUNE 3, 2024

PayPal’s stablecoin, PayPal USD (PYUSD), was officially added to the Solana Blockchain last week. This shift comes after the California-based company launched on Ethereum blockchain last summer. Offering multiple blockchain allows users to choose different options based on their preferred cost and transaction speed.

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Payments Source

JANUARY 28, 2020

There is another phase of development for digital currency, waiting to take the spotlight — and it may not be driven by banks.

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Fintech News

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Xoom, a PayPal service, offers digital remittance services in over 160 countries, providing users with a convenient platform to send money, pay bills, and reload phones. This move aims to reduce the cost and increase the speed of international money transfers by leveraging blockchain technology.

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CB Insights

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Distributed ledger technology (DLT) — which uses tech like blockchain to verify transactions without the need for a centralized authority — is gaining traction as a way to revamp capital markets infrastructure by making it more streamlined, improving transparency, and reducing associated fees. Submit your application here before November 25.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 19, 2021

Banque de France has successfully conducted its own central bank digital currency (CBDC) trial, with a blockchain platform for interbank settlement, CoinDesk reported. A statement from the bank said the pilot involved a settlement on a private blockchain, which U.K. million), per CoinDesk.

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Fintech News

JANUARY 23, 2024

Singapore-based payment solutions provider AXS has partnered with Triple-A to introduce bill payments using digital currencies through AXS’s platforms. By accepting digital currencies, AXS can enjoy reduced processing times and fees.

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