payments
Opera Adds In-Browser Crypto Options With Simplex Integration
Integrating a crypto on-ramp lets users pay fiat for crypto.
Central Banks of China, UAE Join Blockchain-Based CBDC Payments Project
The project will explore the capabilities of a DLT-based central bank digital currency in regional payments.
Bottlepay, a Payments Startup That Lets You Send Bitcoin on Social Media, Raises $15M
The payments platform is built with the Lightning Network scaling solution, which enables cheaper and faster bitcoin transactions.
You Can Now Rent This Private Island Surf Resort for 1 Bitcoin
One bitcoin could buy you a week-long getaway with 15 friends at the Beran Island Resort.
Safello Partnership Enables Direct Crypto Purchases From Users' Bank Accounts
A new tie-up with payments firm Klarna brings the exchange access to more than 5,000 banks across Europe.
Top Auction House Christie's to Accept Ether Cryptocurrency for Digital Art Sale
The sale gives Christie's a chance to "dip its toes" in crypto, said a New York representative.
Mastercard Launches Prepaid Card for World's First CBDC in Bahamas
The Bahamian Sand Dollar can now be used for payments anywhere Mastercard is accepted.
Dubai Free Zone Becomes First UAE Government Entity to Accept Bitcoin
The free zone accepts payments in bitcoin, ether and the tether stablecoin.
Russian Mobile Operators Eye Payments Services, Wallets for Digital Ruble
Some telcos are looking at developing a digital wallet that would link the digital currency to users' mobile phone numbers.
Mastercard to Allow Payments With Cryptocurrencies
Mastercard is the latest major firm to jump on the crypto payments bandwagon. The Hash team discusses the impact this trend will have on increasing mainstream crypto adoption for payments and other transactions.
