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 […]
China-Russia Alliance Expands, Elevating US Risks in Asia and Middle East
Frederick Kempe, CEO of the Atlantic Council, highlighted two pressing concerns at the UN General Assembly: the intensifying China-Russia partnership and doubts over US leadership. Alongside former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, he warned of mounting global threats, comparing today’s risks to the Cold War. China’s support for Russia and Iran is escalating conflicts, demanding […]
Bybit Expands in CIS Region With Kazakhstan License for Crypto Services
Crypto exchange Bybit has secured a major license in Kazakhstan, marking its expansion in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) region. With its new regulatory approval, Bybit plans to offer a broad range of services including digital asset trading and crypto loans, while emphasizing Kazakhstan’s growing influence in the global crypto ecosystem. Bybit Secures Key […]