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Singapore Temporarily Exempts Crypto Firms, Including Coinbase, From New Licensing Regime
Cryptocurrency firms can continue operating but must apply for a license by summer under new rules
Coinbase's Retail Payments Wing Crosses $200M in Transactions
Coinbase Commerce's 8,000 retailers have processed more than $200 million since its launch two years ago.
80% of Australians Know About Crypto but Only 1% Use It: Central Bank Study
Fewert than 1 percent of surveyed Australians paid for consumer goods with cryptocurrency in 2019, according to a new study by the Reserve Bank of Australia.
Thai Remittance Platform Starts Processing Ripple Payments
DeeMoney has become the first non-banking institution to use RippleNet in Thailand.
PayPal's Financial Crimes Division Is Seeking a Blockchain Expert
The payments giant is seeking a blockchain expert to help identify use cases for the tech in the prevention of financial crimes.
Coinbase Card Users Can Now Make Crypto-Backed Payments With Google Pay
Card holders will be able to make crypto-backed payments from any Google Pay-enabled device.
Opera Browser Adds Apple Pay, Debit Card Cryptocurrency Purchase Options
The Opera browser app has partnered with e-payments startup Wyre to expand its built-in wallet’s crypto buying power.
Bakkt Touts New Payment Integration With Starbucks
Users of the Starbucks iPhone app are now being presented with “Bakkt Cash” as a payment option.
Crypto Payments Firm Halts Operations Citing Singapore's New Regulatory Regime
Singapore-based Coinpip said it has "suspended operations" while it looks at becoming licensed under new AML rules.
Chase Bank Settles Suit Over 'Sky-High' Credit Card Charges for Crypto Purchases
The bank had allegedly charged the plaintiff over $160 in fees and interest for regularly purchasing cryptocurrencies with his credit card.
