The Venezuelan crypto exchange, Criptolago, has revelaed that it will launch a SMS text-message payment system that can process transactions of the country’s oil-backed Petro (PTR) token and other cryptocurrencies.
As central banks worldwide pull their resources to research, study, test and launch central bank digital currency (CBDC) projects, the Bank of Korea is the next central bank in line…
The Bank of International Settlement has published a report urging central banks from across the globe to consider the development of the CBDCs to cope with COVID-19
After news of Coinbase’s VISA principal membership was announced last month, Coinbase users can now enjoy using their Coinbase Debit Card via Google Pay.
WHO is encouraging the use of “contactless payments” over physical cash, in fears that the COVID-19 virus can be widely transmitted from human-to-human via banknotes and money.
Samsung SDS has announced a partnership with Credorex, Israeli smart payment provider to co-develop payment solution for merchants and banks in Europe
The BIS noted that there are currently 17 countries and their central banks considering a CBDC. However, none of them are developing their digital currency for cross-border payments
As institutional investors adopt cryptocurrency and started adding them to their portfolios, means to secure those valuable digital assets have become crucial
Facebook’s Libra is reportedly considering redesigning aspects of its stablecoin project in the face of worldwide regulatory opposition to its initial plan and roadmap.
Agriledger, a blockchain-based startup from the UK has initiated a blockchain ecosystem project for farmers in Haiti to raise the price of crops.