Cambridge University launches crypto research project with IMF and BIS
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Mastercard Adds Crypto Consulting Service in Latest Effort to Boost Cryptocurrency Adoption
Payments giant Mastercard is expanding its payments-focused consulting service to include cryptocurrency. It covers “a range of digital currency capabilities, from early-stage education, risk assessments, and bank-wide crypto and NFT strategy development to crypto cards and the design of crypto loyalty programs.” Mastercard’s Crypto Consulting Service Mastercard announced Tuesday the expansion of its payments-focused consulting … Read more
Warren Buffett invests $1B in Bitcoin-friendly neobank, dumps Visa and Mastercard stocks
The “Oracle of Omaha” now has more companies in his portfolio that have direct/indirect exposure to Bitcoin and similar cryptocurrencies. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Mastercard expands consulting with crypto-dedicated practices
Mastercard targets banks and merchants that need help when adopting crypto-enabled technologies and nonfungible tokens (NFTs). Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Crypto Biz: Microsoft enters the metaverse, Jan. 14-20
Mark Zuckerberg appears to have ignited a generational buzz around the metaverse. Microsoft becomes the next trillion-dollar company to enter this space. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Mastercard and Coinbase Partner to Make NFTs More Accessible to Everyone
Payments giant Mastercard has partnered with cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase to make non-fungible tokens (NFTs) more accessible to everyone. Mastercards can be used to make purchases on Coinbase’s upcoming NFT marketplace. Mastercard Partners With Coinbase Payments giant Mastercard and cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase independently announced their partnership Tuesday. Mastercard stated that the company is “Making it easier … Read more
Coinbase partners with Mastercard for NFT marketplace purchases
The agreement is aimed at allowing non-crypto natives to get into NFTs without using a wallet and first buying Ether or other tokens. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Binance to finalize acquisition of Swipe, paving for CEO exit
The exchange acquired a majority stake in Swipe in July 2020 as part of a broader effort to advance mainstream adoption of crypto payments. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Consensys Launches Rollups Scaling Solution With Mastercard’s Support
Consensys, an Ethereum software company, announced yesterday the launch of a new scaling solution for Ethereum, called “Consensys Rollups.” The company enlisted Mastercard programmers to design the solution, which aims to allow the network to reach a throughput of 10,000 TPS (transactions per second), according to a PR statement. The solution can be implemented on … Read more
ConsenSys launches Rollups for privacy-enabled transactions on Ethereum blockchain with support of Mastercard
The move would usher a new era of user privacy as public ledgers face scrutiny over their ability to be traced by blockchain data analytics firms. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico