Regulation: ‘Net Positive’ for Crypto Payments Industry, Bybit Exec Says

The digital payments sector, particularly in cryptocurrency, is a regulatory battleground. Some users welcome regulation for weeding out bad actors and enhancing service quality, while others see it as stifling innovation. The head of Bybit’s payment business unit believes regulation brings clarity, safety, and confidence. Regulation a ‘Net Positive’ for Payments Says Bybit Exec The … Read more

Report: Gen Z in Chile Is Mostly Digital and Crypto-Native

Kushki, an Ecuador-based fintech company, has revealed that more than half of all centennials in Chile use digital means to settle their payments and are knowledgeable about crypto and its uses. Centennials in Chile Are Familiar With Digital and Crypto Settlements Latam is quickly leaning towards tech-based and digital settlement platforms, including fiat and crypto … Read more

Mercuryo CEO: Crypto’s Arrival on the World Stage Won’t Be a ‘Eureka Moment’

According to Petr Kozyakov, trust in traditional finance, notwithstanding its inefficiencies, creates hesitancy among businesses and regulators regarding stablecoins. Traditional Finance Inertia Hinders Crypto Adoption Despite the early promises of blockchain technology to revolutionize global finance, cryptocurrency payments, while gaining traction, remain a small fraction of the overall market. Industry experts point to a combination … Read more

Wirex Travel Launches With Crypto Payments and Booking Rewards

Crypto meets convenience as Wirex Travel debuts with hotel savings up to 65% and 8% cashback, merging digital payments with real-world travel rewards worldwide. Wirex Travel Launches With Rewards for Crypto-Powered Hotel Bookings Digital payments platform Wirex announced on March 27 the launch of Wirex Travel, a hotel booking platform that enables users to pay … Read more

Crossmint Secures $23.6 Million to Facilitate the World’s Onchain Transition

With the participation of Ribbit Capital, Franklin Templeton, NYCA, First Round, Lightspeed Faction, and HF0, Crossmint will accelerate its mission to bring every business and AI agent onchain. Crossmint Raises $23.6 Million to Move Businesses to Blockchain The world is increasingly moving to include blockchain technology, and companies like Crossmint have risen to address this … Read more

Wages Paid in Bitcoin? Bill Introduced in Brazil Might Make It Possible

The bill seeks to allow wages and other labor-linked payments to be partially settled using virtual assets in Brazil and also calls for educating workers about volatility and transaction security issues. Lawmakers to Review Bitcoin Wages Bill in Brazil A new bill has been introduced in Congress to regulate the payment of wages and other … Read more

Steak ‘n Shake Teases Bitcoin Payments Again

On March 7, fast food chain Steak ‘n Shake posted a question on X asking, “Should Steak ‘n Shake accept bitcoin?” The post received a slew of responses from many well-known Bitcoin personalities including former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey and Bitcoin Core contributor Luke Dashjr. Steak ‘n Shake recently aligned itself with the pro-crypto Trump … Read more

Moonpay Acquires Iron to Strengthen Enterprise Stablecoin Payment Solutions

In a strategic move to enhance its enterprise payment solutions, crypto payments company Moonpay has acquired Iron, a startup specializing in stablecoin infrastructure, for at least $100 million. This acquisition, announced on March 13, 2025, marks Moonpay’s second significant purchase this year, following its acquisition of Helio in January. With Iron’s API-driven technology, Moonpay aims … Read more

Brazil to Push Cryptocurrency as a Priority for International BRICS Trade

Brazil will push crypto initiatives, including a blockchain payment system, to expedite international trading as part of its presidency at BRICS this year. Local media stated this would be a priority for the South American giant’s plans for the organization. Brazil to Push Hard for Crypto Implementation in BRICS Trade The agenda of Brazil as … Read more