Sending bitcoin onchain remains a poor payment experience despite the hype surrounding the leading crypto asset, according to Taproot Wizards founder Udi Wertheimer. In a recent post-mortem of a high-volume sale using bitcoin, Wertheimer detailed several pain points with onchain payments including long confirmation times, lack of payment amount enforcement, high fees, and insufficient Lightning […]
Stablecoin Issuer Tether Leads $25 Million Funding Round for Mobile Payment Startup Oobit
On Monday, Tether, the leading issuer of stablecoins, revealed its role as the lead investor in the Series A funding round of mobile payment startup Oobit, which successfully garnered $ 25 million. The investment round saw contributions from notable entities such as Titan Fund, Solana’s Anatoly Yakovenko, and 468 Capital. Oobit Secures $ …
House Financial Services Committee Members Demand More Time to Debate New Digital Payment Proposal
Leading members of the U.S. House Financial Services Committee, Chairman Patrick McHenry, Subcommittee Chairman French Hill, and Representative Mike Flood, have requested an extension of the public comment period for the CFPB’s proposed rule on digital consumer payment applications. This request centers on the committee’s concerns over the rule’s potential impact on the digital asset […]
Bit.Store Elevates Crypto Payment Experience With Binance Pay Integration
PRESS RELEASE. Main Takeaways: Bit.Store introduces Binance Pay for efficient crypto top-ups. Seamless integration offers a quick, secure method for BitStore cardholders. Collaboration reflects Bit.Store’s commitment to user-friendly crypto solutions. The partnership underscores Bit.Store’s expanding global service outreach. In a significant development for crypto card users, Bit.Store, a front-runner in the cryptocurrency card …
FTX Payment Plan Faces Backlash, Clients Slam 2022 Asset Valuation as ‘Theft,’ Urge Court for Fair Redress
Following the submission of a proposal by FTX estate debtors to reimburse customer assets based on their value as of Nov. 11, 2022, numerous objections have been raised by customers. A notable objection comes from an FTX client in France, who criticizes the estate for “depleting creditor funds by imposing exorbitant charges for their services.” […]