Category: Credit Cards

Amex trademark filings suggest possible entry to the metaverse

March 15, 2022

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The major credit card company may be readying to provide “virtual concierge services” related to credit card transactions “in the metaverse and other virtual worlds.” 1489 Total views 53 Total shares Major credit card company American Express has filed trademark applications for some of its logos and designs, hinting at expanding into the metaverse. According […]

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No credit for crypto — users react to Russia-issued credit card ban

March 8, 2022

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“Visa and Mastercard dig their own graves by politicizing their products and pushing people all over the world toward Bitcoin,” said Marty Bent.

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Amex CEO hints at exploring ways to allow credit card holders to redeem points for crypto

January 25, 2022

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“We’re exploring other ways, potentially, to redeem your membership rewards points, but I don’t think you’re going to see an American Express card linked to cryptocurrency anytime soon,” said Stephen Squeri. 1525 Total views 42 Total shares American Express credit card holders may one day be able to redeem points for cryptocurrencies, but the company […]

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Tribal Credit raises $40M in ‘hybrid’ debt round funded by dollars and stablecoins

January 6, 2022

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The company is pushing new use cases for blockchain payments through its partnerships with Bitso and Stellar Development Foundation. 1712 Total views 36 Total shares Crypto-focused enterprise payment platform Tribal Credit has concluded a $40 million debt offering that was funded through fiat and stablecoins — giving the company additional capital to expand its business […]

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Binance to finalize acquisition of Swipe, paving for CEO exit

December 30, 2021

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The exchange acquired a majority stake in Swipe in July 2020 as part of a broader effort to advance mainstream adoption of crypto payments. 964 Total views 5 Total shares Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, announced Thursday that it will acquire the remaining outstanding shares of Swipe, a prominent crypto Visa card provider. Users […]

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Visa announces new crypto consulting service for merchants and banks

December 8, 2021

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Visa’s new crypto consulting services to push for mainstream adoption of cryptocurrencies. 4540 Total views 69 Total shares Payments giant Visa is launching new consulting and advisory services in a move to help its clients navigate the world of cryptocurrencies.  The firm said on Wednesday that its crypto advisory practice, housed within its consulting and […]

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Institutional exchange launches crypto debit card

June 22, 2021

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Touted for its ability to allow users to “leverage the digital assets in their day-to-day lives,” the Bakkt Visa debit card is now available for online and in-store purchases. 4407 Total views 6 Total shares Intercontinental Exchange subsidiary Bakkt has introduced a debit card allowing customers to use crypto for retail purchases. In a Tuesday […]

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Got crypto? Here are 3 debit cards that let you spend your stack

April 30, 2021

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As blockchain technology and the public’s awareness of cryptocurrency continues to grow, a range of new use cases a coming to market and enhancing the efficacy of legacy financial systems. Despite its many applications, the original use case for Bitcoin (BTC) as a medium of exchange remains one of the most fundamental applications of blockchain […]

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BlockFi clients earn record interest payments in February

March 1, 2021

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Zac Prince, BlockFi’s CEO, said his company paid out 450 in BTC, 5,000 in ETH and 6 million in stablecoins last month. 4412 Total views 15 Total shares Crypto lending firm BlockFi posted another record-breaking month in February, paying out over $35 million in interest to its clients.  The interest payments were comprised of 450 […]

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BlockFi Announces Early 2021 Launch for Bitcoin Rewards Credit Card

December 1, 2020

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Dec 1, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. UTCUpdated Dec 1, 2020 at 2:36 p.m. UTC BlockFi Announces Early 2021 Launch for Bitcoin Rewards Credit Card Cryptocurrency lender BlockFi has taken its first step in the payments space. The New York City-based company, known for its lending operation, interest-bearing crypto products and trading desk, announced Tuesday it […]

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