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Crypto Payments Firm RedotPay Enlists Circle Payment Network in Brazil
The CPN collaboration means RedotPay users can now send cryptocurrency directly to Brazilian bank accounts.
Tether, Tron Dominate Fast-Growing Stablecoin Payments Arena, Survey Shows
Analytics specialist Artemis, assisted by VC firms Dragonfly and Castle Island Ventures, looked at data from 31 stablecoin payment companies.
Crypto Exchange Bybit Granted MiCA License in Austria
Bybit has been granted a MiCA license in Austria, according to Austria regulator FMA’s website.
Bitcoin and Web3 Wallet Firm Ledger Brings 'Crypto Life' Visa Card to U.S. Users
The card, facilitated by crypto card enabler Baanx, offers users 1% cashback in bitcoin (BTC) or USDC on purchases, and the ability to directly deposit paychecks into the on-chain card account via bank transfer.
OKX Global General Counsel Is Latest Legal Exec to Leave the Exchange
The new chief legal officer, Linda Lacewell, is said to be restructuring the firm's legal and compliance divisions, according to a source familiar with the situation.
Bitcoin Wallet Firm Exodus Unveils Crypto Debit Card With Baanx
Exodus users can spend their crypto anywhere Mastercard is accepted, according to an announcement at the BTC Vegas conference on Tuesday.
Global Dollar's USDG Eyes Hundreds of Partners Attracted by Yield, Sees 'Big Names' From TradFi
Banks and large TradFi firms are preparing to join the Global Dollar network alongside firms like Robinhood, Galaxy and Anchorage, founding member Kraken said.
Kraken Rolls Out Regulated Crypto Derivatives in Europe
Kraken is offering derivatives trading in digital assets, compliant with Europe's Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFIDII).
Stablecoins Will Expand Beyond Crypto Trading, Become Part of Mainstream Economy, Citi Predicts
The next five years will likely see stablecoins substitute for some overseas and domestic U.S. currency holdings, according to a Citi Future Finance report.
Citi, Switzerland’s SDX Join Forces to Tokenize $75B Pre-IPO Shares Market
Citi will act as a custodian and issuer agent for tokenized assets on SDX’s digital Central Securities Depository (CSD) platform.
