MoonPay kicks off 2025 with acquisition of Helio to advance the future of crypto payments
Helio is a blockchain-based platform built on Solana It has handled more than $1.5 billion in transactions and supports over 6,000 merchants Helio integrates with platforms such as Discord, Shopify,…
Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Voyages becomes first cruise line to accept Bitcoin payments
Virgin Voyages becomes the first cruise line to accept Bitcoin for bookings. Passengers can use Bitcoin to book for cruises including the upcoming Virgin Voyages’ Annual Pass. Virgin Voyages targets…
Mastercard and JP Morgan Team up to Enhance Cross Boarder Payments
Mastercard and JP Morgan are collaborating to enhance B2B cross-border payments by providing faster settlement and more transparency. Mastercard’s multi-token network will integrate with JP Morgan’s Kinexys Digital Payments (formerly…
Thumzup to add Bitcoin payments for gig economy workers
Thumzup will soon pay its gig workers via Bitcoin. The Nasdaq-listed media and marketing firm recently added BTC as a treasury asset. Thumzup, the media marketing company that recently adopted…
Polimec Announces Integration with Banxa, Simplifying Web3 Fundraising on Polkadot with Fiat Payments
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Stripe partners with Paxos to launch stablecoin payments platform
Stripe partners with Paxos to launch a stablecoin payments platform. Paxos’ platform supports PYUSD, USDC, and USDP for instant conversions. The initiative aims to cut costs and expand businesses’ global…
Layer 1 payments network CrossFi launches EVM-compatible mainnet
CrossFi launched an EVM-compatible mainnet for scalable web3 payments. The network supports 10,000 TPS and bridges Ethereum assets seamlessly. Governance uses MPX tokens, with fees averaging $0.02 per transaction. Cross…
Bybit introduces digital rupee payments for Indian users
Bybit adds digital rupee (eRupee) payments for Indian users to enhance security. Bybit also supports bank transfers and Paytm for diverse payment options in India. Despite past challenges, Bybit aims…
P2P payments firm Valora launches “Mobile Stack” DApps launchpad
Valora launches “Mobile Stack” to enable mobile-first Web3 DApp development on iOS and Android. Mobile Stack aims to improve UX and accessibility in the Web3 ecosystem. Initial apps to launch…
US Congressman introduces bill to allow IRS accept Bitcoin for tax payments
US Congressman Matt Gaetz has introduced legislation that would require the IRS to accept tax paid with Bitcoin. If enacted into law, American taxpayers will have the option to pay…