Mastercard and Safaricom have partnered to improve payment acceptance and cross-border remittances in Kenya. The partnership will benefit over 636,000 merchants using M-Pesa and enable them to serve customers globally. This collaboration will provide faster and more reliable payment solutions for Kenyan businesses and their customers. Streamlining Cross-Border Transactions The multinational payment card services corporation, […]
Over 40 leading private banking institutions have joined Project Agora, a Bank for International Settlements (BIS) initiative to integrate smart contracts to change the current payment flow standard. The objective is to design a system combining public and private money to enhance cross-border settlement processes. Project Agora Gains Support From Private Banking Giants Project Agora, […]
Bitcoin.com, a pioneer in the cryptocurrency space since 2015, today announced an exclusive partnership with MoonPay to power payments for the platform’s 50+ million wallets. The agreement guarantees MoonPay as the only payments provider facilitating the buying and selling of Bitcoin and other crypto on Bitcoin.com’s website and in the Bitcoin.com Mobile Wallet app. This […]
HTX has announced the integration of Bitcoin’s Lightning Network, a second-layer payments protocol designed to facilitate faster and cheaper transactions. This move aims to enhance the efficiency of Bitcoin payments and withdrawals on the platform, significantly reducing transaction times and costs. The integration is part of a strategic partnership with IBEX, a fintech company specializing […]
The Nigerian blockchain payment platform Bitmama has partnered with the decentralized finance platform Mansa to improve cross-border payment accessibility in Africa. This partnership aims to enhance consumer payment capabilities and support trade across borders. Mansa’s liquidity solution has reportedly already helped foster financial inclusion in other regions. Bridging the Funding Gap The Nigerian blockchain payment […]