According to a new update from the Mt Gox trustee, Nobuaki Kobayashi, the repayment deadline for creditors has been pushed to next year. Kobayashi said discussions with banks, fund transfer service providers and designated cryptocurrency exchanges have caused delays, making it impossible to meet the original repayment deadline. Mt Gox Trustee Delays Payments Nobuaki Kobayashi, […]
Wirex and Polygon CDK Join Forces to Revolutionize Digital Payments With W-Pay
PRESS RELEASE. Wirex, a major player in crypto payments with over 6 million users, has chosen to partner with Polygon CDK (Chain Development Kit) to create a new App Chain focused on payments, named W-Pay. This move marks a significant development in the world of cryptocurrency payments. By utilizing Polygon CDK, an advanced blockchain technology […]
China Wants the Digital Yuan to Be Ubiquitous in Retail Payments Arena
China is pushing for universal national adoption of the digital yuan, with People’s Bank of China’s (PBOC) officials stating the currency should be available for all retail payment scenarios. The recent introduction of a standard for QR-based payment codes is part of this move, which also seeks to make wholesale payments interoperable with the digital […]
Colorado DMV Accepts Crypto Payments Through Paypal
The Colorado Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has announced it accepts cryptocurrency for its online services via the payment processor Paypal. Besides paying local taxes with coins, residents of the crypto-friendly state will be able to use their digital cash to renew driver’s licenses and plates. Colorado Introduces Online Payments With Crypto at the DMV […]
US Dollar Dominance in Global Payments Strengthens, SWIFT Data Shows
The U.S. dollar’s dominance in global payments has strengthened, according to data compiled by global financial messaging service SWIFT. The share of SWIFT FX transactions involving the U.S. dollar rose to a record 46% in July. In addition, the share of the transactions involving the Chinese yuan has increased. SWIFT Data Indicates US Dollar Dominance […]