Travala Partners With Trivago to Offer Cryptocurrency Hotel Bookings

Travala has integrated its hotel listings with Trivago, allowing users of the global accommodation search platform to book stays using cryptocurrency. Travala Expands Reach Through Integration With Trivago The collaboration merges Travala’s catalog of more than 2.2 million accommodations into Trivago’s interface. Travelers opting for a Travala-affiliated lodging via Trivago will seamlessly transition to Travala’s … Read more

Nearly 3 Million Have Enrolled in the Russian Unified Biometric System

About 3 million citizens have registered their personal data on the Russian Unified Biometric System. Authorities state that the population is warming to the use of these technologies, as 80% of registrations occurred last year. Russian Unified Biometric System Gets Closer to 3 Million Users Registered The Russian state biometric data cache is getting larger. … Read more

Alchemy Pay Secures Australian Registration

Singapore-based fiat-to-crypto payment solutions provider Alchemy Pay announced Jan. 27 that it had successfully registered as a Digital Currency Exchange Provider in Australia. Alchemy Pay Eyes Local Partnerships Singapore-based fiat-crypto payment solutions provider, Alchemy Pay, announced January 27 that it had successfully registered as a Digital Currency Exchange Provider in Australia. The registration, approved by … Read more

Russia to Launch Unified Facial Payment System

Russia will have a unified facial payment system by the second half of 2025, aiming to onboard millions as non-card payment systems gain preference. Sber and NSPK, which operates the Mir card payment system, will join forces to establish standards and achieve interoperability. Sber and NPSK Join Forces to Launch Facial Payment System in Russia … Read more

Moonpay Acquires Solana-Focused Crypto Payment Processor Helio

Moonpay, one of the largest crypto onramps, has recently acquired Helio, a Solana-focused payment processor. With the deal, Helio will remain a separate brand, operating as a Moonpay subsidiary, with its employees becoming shareholders. Moonpay Acquires Helio in $175 Million Deal Moonpay, one of the leading crypto onramps, has announced the acquisition of Helio, a … Read more