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Latin America’s Payments Evolution is Unlocking Digital Commerce for Millions
In the last couple of years, Latin America has become the go-to reference for forward-thinking […]
B2BROKER Taps Finery Markets to Power Institutional Crypto OTC on B2TRADER
B2BROKER, a global fintech solutions provider for financial institutions, today announced its partnership with Finery Markets, a leading provider of non-custodial ECN and SaaS trading solutions and the first crypto ECN to receive SOC 2 Type 1 & 2 certifications. The collaboration will enhance the institutional crypto OTC offering of B2TRADER, B2BROKER’s multi-asset trading platform, by integrating Finery Markets’ advanced liquidity and infrastructure technology.
Emurgo Labs Signs MOU with Egypt Based Pravica for Cardano Native Stablecoins on Sui Blockchain
EMURGO Labs, a full-stack innovation agency with deep blockchain expertise and a contributor to the Cardano ecosystem, has signed an MoU with Pravica, a blockchain infrastructure service provider specializing in money tokenization, have signed an MoU to establish a framework for collaboration to integrate Cardano native stablecoins on the Sui blockchain.
Midnight Extends Glacier Drop Token Distribution Amid Strong Cross-chain Participation
Midnight TGE, the entity responsible for distributing NIGHT, Midnight Network’s native utility token, today announced a 16-day extension to the first phase of its multi-phase token distribution that has already seen over 2.7 Billion tokens claimed from users across blockchain’s most prominent ecosystems.
Ripple and Securitize Enable RLUSD Smart Contract Functionality for BlackRock’s BUIDL and VanEck’s VBILL Tokenized Funds
Ripple, the leading provider of digital asset infrastructure for financial institutions, and Securitize, the leading platform for tokenizing real-world assets, today announced a smart contract that would allow holders of BlackRock’s BUIDL and VanEck’s VBILL to exchange their shares to Ripple for Ripple USD (RLUSD). This smart contract adds an additional stablecoin off ramp for BUIDL and VBILL tokenized short term treasury funds.
Stripe and Visa to Power Fold’s New Bitcoin Rewards Credit Card
Fold Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLD) (“Fold” or the “Company”), a bitcoin financial services company making it easy for individuals and businesses to earn, save, and spend bitcoin through everyday financial tools, today announced it has selected Stripe, the programmable financial services company, to power the upcoming launch of the Fold Bitcoin Credit Card™, a bitcoin-only rewards product designed to turn everyday spending into a direct path to bitcoin ownership. The card enables users to accumulate bitcoin with every purchase, offering a simple and consistent way to build long-term wealth.
CfC St. Moritz Partners with Sygnum Bank to Establish Bitcoin Reserve
The CfC St. Moritz, a highly curated digital assets conference for investors and decision-makers, has partnered with Sygnum Bank to establish a Bitcoin reserve as part of its long-term treasury strategy. This move reflects the conference’s ongoing belief in Bitcoin’s role as a foundational digital asset and its commitment to building a sustainable future for the event and its global community.
ZBD Appoints Nicole Diaz as SVP of Product From Thunes
ZBD today announces the appointment of Nicole Diaz as Senior Vice President of Product.
Toku and Kota Launch Strategic Integration to Bring Streamlined Benefit Access Into Growing Stablecoin Compensation Platform
Toku, the global leader in stablecoin payroll, today announced the first employee benefits integration into its stablecoin payroll platform through a partnership with Kota. With this integration, Toku’s platform now delivers Kota-powered health and employee benefits alongside payroll, giving HR teams a seamless, broker-free experience.
Bybit Becomes First Crypto Exchange to Partner with QNB Group and DMZ Finance to Accept QCDT, Unlocking Institutional Access to Digital Assets
Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, today announced a strategic collaboration with QNB Group and DMZ Finance. Together, the partners are introducing QCDT—the world’s first DFSA-approved (Dubai Financial Services Authority) tokenised money market fund (MMF)—into Bybit’s platform as a collateral asset, marking a breakthrough in bridging traditional finance and digital assets.
VRAI Introduces World’s First Lab-Grown Diamonds Backed by Bitcoin
VRAI, the consumer brand of the world’s largest diamond producer Diamond Foundry, has announced the launch of VRAI Created Bitcoin Diamonds™, the world’s first lab-grown diamonds directly backed by Bitcoin. The initiative positions VRAI at the intersection of luxury, sustainability, and digital assets, creating a new category that bridges symbolism and beauty with a reliable store of value.
MiniPay Turns Two with 10 Million Wallets and 270 Million Transactions Pointing to Stablecoins Leading Web3
Opera Limited (NASDAQ: OPRA), a leading global browser and AI agent company, today announced that MiniPay has reached 10 million activated wallets. Two years ago MiniPay set out to make digital dollars feel effortless. Today, the wallet marks its second anniversary with proof that everyday stablecoin money is no longer a theory. Since launch, MiniPay users have activated 10 million MiniPay wallets, showing 500% YoY growth, and completed 271 million transactions moving over $270 million on-chain. The app now runs on Android, iOS, and within the Opera Mini browser in 60 countries, where a typical transfer finalizes in about one second and costs roughly $0.001, a fraction of what legacy rails demand.
Binance Smart Chain Becomes Leading Blockchain for Consumer-sized Stablecoin Payments
Orbital, a global payment orchestration platform across stablecoins and traditional payment rails, today released its inaugural Stablecoins Retail Payments Index. The Index offers a comprehensive view of how stablecoins are actually being used in retail payment contexts, focusing on consumer payments (up to $10,000 in value).
Bitget Launches Universal Platform for Crуptocurrencу, Gold, and Stocks
Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), is proud to celebrate its 7th anniversary with the theme of #GearUpTo7, kickstarting a new era of integrated finance.
Introducing Onigiri Capital, a $50 Million Blockchain Investment Fund Bridging Global Innovation With Asia’s Institutional Markets
Saison Capital, the venture arm of Credit Saison, one of Japan’s largest non-bank financial companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, launches Onigiri Capital.
Transak and MetaMask Join Forces to Offer 1:1 Stablecoin Onramping and Named IBANs
Transak, the stablecoin payments infrastructure behind 450+ apps globally and MetaMask’s long-time fiat onboarding partner, is now exclusively powering stablecoin onramping through MetaMask’s Deposit button, including upcoming support for MetaMask USD (mUSD), the wallet’s newly launched native stablecoin. Starting today, September 15, MetaMask users in the US and EU will for the first time be able to purchase mUSD, as well as buy stablecoins like USDC and USDT at near 1:1 rates without leaving the app, using Transak’s white-label APIs and named IBAN capabilities.
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- The 4th Edition of the Africa Fintech Forum to Shape the Future of Finance in Kenya on October 15 Read more