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Current Tax Policies Are the Biggest Obstacle to BTC Payments: Crypto Exec

The biggest obstacle to Bitcoin (BTC) being used as a payment method is tax policy, not scaling technology that reduces settlement times and transaction...

Agora’s Nick van Eck bets on stablecoin boom in enterprise payments

Agora, a startup founded by entrepreneur and VanEck heir Nick van Eck, is positioning itself for a stablecoin market that’s moving beyond crypto-native trading.While...

Stablecoins moved $35 trillion last year but only 1% of it was for 'real world' payments

While stablecoins settled around $35 trillion last year, only around 1% of that represented genuine payments like remittances and payroll, a new report found.

Payments connectivity in the ISO 20022 era: A case study in future-proofing

Beyond speed: How do transparency, security, and compliance define the future of payments?

Open Banking Limited Marks 8 Years as Usage Surges to 33 Million Monthly Payments

Open Banking Limited (OBL) is celebrating the eighth anniversary of open banking in the UK, marking the transition of the initiative from a regulatory...

Plastic surgery chief used crypto to tuck away millions from Chinese payments, say customs officials – DL News

Suspects “used crypto to launder payments made using Alipay, WeChat Pay.”South Korea is home to an $11 billion plastic surgery industry.Three people arrested, Seoul...

Report: RBI Proposes Linking BRICS Central Bank Digital Currencies for Payments

India’s central bank proposes linking BRICS central bank digital currencies to ease cross‑border payments. The Reserve Bank of India reportedly recommended that a proposal...

India’s RBI Proposes BRICS CBDC Link for Cross-Border Payments

India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has reportedly proposed an initiative linking BRICS central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) to facilitate cross-border...

Crypto card spending hits $18 billion annualized as stablecoin use shifts to everyday payments

Artemis research shows crypto credit and debit card spending is now rivaling peer-to-peer stablecoin transfers, with Visa capturing most on-chain volume through early infrastructure...

BVNK to Power Stablecoin Payments for Visa Direct

BVNK will provide stablecoin infrastructure for Visa Direct pilot programs, enabling stablecoin pre‑funding and payouts. BVNK and Visa announce a strategic partnership on 14...

Pakistan Partners With WLFI-Linked Firm For USD1 Payments

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Pakistan has partnered with a company affiliated with Trump-linked World Liberty Financial...

Do Digital Payments Really Promote Financial Inclusion? What the Evidence Shows

Digital payment technologies are often presented as a clear answer to financial exclusion. From mobile wallets to online payment platforms, fintech solutions promise lower...