Bitcoin is a competitor to gold, not the US dollar, reiterates Fed’s Powell
US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell also dismissed the idea that people see Bitcoin as a symbol of a lack of faith in the US dollar. Go to Source
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TechCrunch founder says Stripe has acquired Bridge for $1.1B
The deal would mark one of crypto’s largest acquisitions, though neither company has publicly confirmed the deal. Go to Source
Stripe acquires stablecoin platform Bridge for $1.1B: Techcrunch founder
The deal marks one of crypto’s largest acquisitions, allowing more businesses to deal in stablecoins. Go to Source
Paypal Expands Crypto Reach: 60 Million Venmo Users Now Linked to Moonpay
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 … Read more
Cardano hosts first smart contract legally enforceable in Argentina
Cardano is host to the first smart contract where Argentina’s courts have jurisdiction after the country legalized crypto as a payment method in commercial contracts last December. Go to Source
Russia Pushes for Sustainable BRICS Interbank Networks and Payment Systems
Russia is pushing to develop independent interbank networks and payment systems within BRICS to boost the bloc’s financial influence. Moscow aims to expand cross-border settlements and the use of national currencies in BRICS trade, as part of a strategy to reduce dependence on Western financial institutions. These efforts have gained attention during Russia’s BRICS presidency, … Read more
Bank of Russia to Launch Digital Ruble Payment Infrastructure by July 2025
The Bank of Russia aims to open the payment infrastructure for the Russian central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital ruble, by July next year. Larger banks will offer digital ruble accounts and services by this deadline, with smaller institutions following later. The initiative seeks to enhance payment efficiency and reduce costs, with retailers also … Read more
Swift Unveils Plan to Integrate Digital Assets and Currencies Into Global Payment Network
Swift has unveiled a plan to enable the movement of digital assets and currencies on its global payment network. The initiative aims to integrate regulated digital currencies into Swift’s platform, building on past experiments. “We’re paving the way towards real-world solutions that will enable our members to access and transact with regulated digital assets and … Read more
Bilateral Settlement Between China and Russia Worsens Due to New Sanctions
The payment flow between China and Russia is being disrupted once again due to the enactment of a new package of sanctions that includes 46 Chinese companies allegedly assisting the Russian war effort. This has affected imports of dual-use products, which can be used for both military and civilian purposes, as well as other merchandise. … Read more
Dubai Court Recognizes Cryptocurrency for Salary Payments
In a landmark decision, the Dubai Court of First Instance has recognized the payment of salaries in cryptocurrency under employment contracts, marking a significant shift in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)’s legal approach to digital currencies. The 2024 ruling, case number 1739 of 2024, contrasts with a 2023 decision where a similar claim was rejected … Read more
