India’s expanding payment ties with nations like UAE and Sri Lanka highlight a push for seamless transactions, paired with cautious central bank digital currency (CBDC) advancements. India’s Growing Regional Payment Ties Signal a New Financial Era India is broadening its payment linkages with several nations, including Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), as […]
Binance Expands Mobile Money Across Africa — 6 More Countries Gain Access
Crypto exchange Binance has expanded its reach in West and Central Africa, integrating mobile money payments for cryptocurrency purchases in six countries. This move supports Binance’s goal to boost financial inclusion and make digital assets more accessible. By offering a secure, user-friendly entry into crypto, Binance aims to empower millions across Africa with greater access […]
Paypal Expands Crypto Reach: 60 Million Venmo Users Now Linked to Moonpay
Venmo’s 60 million users can now fund transactions on the Moonpay platform, thanks to a new integration announced by Paypal. U.S. users can use Venmo balances, linked bank accounts, or cards to buy and sell cryptocurrencies through Moonpay, expanding payment flexibility. However, this option is unavailable in New York and Texas, continuing Paypal’s push into […]
Alchemy Pay Expands Crypto Virtual Card to Samsung Pay
Alchemy Pay has announced the integration of its virtual card service with Samsung Pay, expanding its reach following the successful launch on Google Pay. This development enables users to seamlessly spend their cryptocurrency holdings at numerous retailers, both online and in-store, through Samsung’s contactless payment platform. With over 500,000 users already on board, Alchemy Pay’s […]
MARA Purchases Bitcoin in September, Expands Hashrate, and Holds Mined BTC
MARA, one of the largest bitcoin miners traded on the public market, acquired 192 BTC in September, while also holding onto all the bitcoin it mined during the month. MARA Strengthens Mining Operations, Grows Bitcoin Reserves to 26,842 This week, the publicly listed bitcoin (BTC) mining company MARA (Nasdaq: MARA) highlighted several operational improvements for […]