Category: MasterCard

Alchemy Pay to launch virtual crypto cards with Visa and Mastercard support

August 9, 2021

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Crypto payment firm Alchemy Pay is planning to roll out a crypto-linked virtual card that is accepted on the Visa and Mastercard payments networks. 885 Total views 17 Total shares Hybrid crypto-fiat platform Alchemy Pay announced Monday that the company will be launching virtual crypto-linked cards accepting more than 40 cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC). The […]

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Aussie crypto exchange CoinJar partners with Mastercard for crypto cards

August 3, 2021

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CoinJar Card will be made available through digital and physical cards and currently supports fiat-like transactions for 30 cryptocurrencies. 146 Total views 4 Total shares Mastercard has been making headlines consistently as it ramps up efforts to offer crypto services across the globe. In the latest partnership with CoinJar, Mastercard will enable the Australian market […]

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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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JPMorgan, Mastercard, UBS lead $65M ConsenSys raise

April 13, 2021

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ConsenSys is using the funds to expand its enterprise blockchain solutions centered around DeFi and Web 3.0. 9397 Total views 25 Total shares ConsenSys, a prominent blockchain software company, has raised $65 million in strategic investments from major financial institutions including JPMorgan Chase, Mastercard and UBS, offering yet another sign that traditional finance is entering […]

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Wirex halts UK signups after consultation with financial regulator

March 24, 2021

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Wirex has temporarily halted signing up new U.K. customers following what it called “constructive dialogue” with the Financial Conduct Authority. 5515 Total views 21 Total shares London-based cryptocurrency and fintech firm Wirex has announced that it will no longer take on new U.K.-based customers following discussions with the jurisdictional regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority. The […]

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Bitcoin is now worth more than Visa and Mastercard combined

March 16, 2021

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The largest cryptocurrency also recently beat the world’s three biggest banks by market cap, data confirms. 12258 Total views 220 Total shares Bitcoin (BTC) did more than hit $60,000 per coin last week — it also became worth more than the world’s three biggest banks combined. According to publicly available data, the largest cryptocurrency surpassed […]

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Apple Pay integration and Staking 3.0 launch push COTI price to a new high

March 6, 2021

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COTI price hit a new all-time high following the roll-out of Staking 3.0 and a Simplex integration that allows Apple Pay users to purchase the token. 26346 Total views 45 Total shares As big-name payment processors like Visa and Mastercard increasingly integrate blockchain technology into their payment rails, decentralized platforms offering the best solutions to […]

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Mastercard Launches Prepaid Card for World’s First CBDC in Bahamas

February 17, 2021

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The Bahamian Sand Dollar can now be used for payments anywhere Mastercard is accepted. Feb 17, 2021 at 3:22 p.m. UTCUpdated Feb 17, 2021 at 3:32 p.m. UTC Mastercard Launches Prepaid Card for World’s First CBDC in Bahamas People in the Bahamas now have the option of loading the country’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) […]

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The Bahamas gets a card for its sand dollar national digital currency

February 17, 2021

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The Central Bank of the Bahamas partnered with Mastercard and digital payment startup Island Pay to launch a card for its central bank digital currency. 3946 Total views 23 Total shares The Bahamas is moving to make its national digital currency more accessible by launching a prepaid card for the “sand dollar.” The Central Bank […]

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Institutional adoption underscores urgency of clear crypto rules, says Hester Peirce

February 15, 2021

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Regulatory clarity in the crypto industry is needed now more than ever, per one official. 6552 Total views 38 Total shares As institutions move into the cryptocurrency space, the need for clear rules regarding digital assets is critical, an official at the Securities and Exchange Commission said. SEC commissioner Hester Peirce believes that clear cryptocurrency […]

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