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
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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
Cointelegraph Editor-in-Chief Kristina Cornèr talks digital currencies with Mastercard at Global Impact Week
Mastercard is taking a slow but steady approach to bridging the realm of fiat and cryptocurrencies. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Visa announces new crypto consulting service for merchants and banks
Visa’s new crypto consulting services to push for mainstream adoption of cryptocurrencies. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Bitcoin overtakes Paypal on value transferred, sets sights on Mastercard: Report
Blockdata’s report suggests that the Bitcoin network could potentially match the dollar value transferred on Mastercard’s network as early as 2026, or as late as 2060. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Mastercard Launches First Crypto-Linked Payment Cards for Asia-Pacific Region
Payments giant Mastercard is launching crypto-linked payment cards for the Asia-Pacific region in partnership with three crypto service providers. “For the first time, consumers and businesses in the Asia Pacific region will be able to apply for crypto-linked Mastercard credit, debit, or prepaid cards,” Mastercard said. First Crypto-Linked Mastercards in Asia-Pacific Region Mastercard announced Monday … Read more