Crypto.com to launch Mastercard-powered card in Bahrain
The new offering will be available across all Crypto.com card tiers with up to 8% rewards on spending. Go to Source
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Uphold’s Topper brings crypto withdrawals to all non-custodial wallets
Topper’s crypto off-ramp solution is designed to allow anyone using a self-custodial wallet like MetaMask to convert their crypto into fiat. Go to Source
Crypto payment firm Dtcpay shifts to stablecoin-only payments model
By January 2025, Dtcpay will drop support for Bitcoin and Ether to focus on stablecoin payments exclusively. Go to Source
MoonPay boosts self-custodial crypto spending with new solution
MoonPay Balance will support deposits and withdrawals in euros and British pounds, with future plans to expand to the US. Go to Source
Crypto use more common among the underbanked, says FDIC report
Last year, underbanked households more commonly used crypto than those with no banking access whatsoever, according to an FDIC survey. Go to Source
Alchemy Pay expands US compliance with four new state licenses
Alchemy Pay’s new MTL licenses in Minnesota, Oklahoma, Oregon and Wyoming bring its total to eight US state licenses. Go to Source
Standard Chartered’s crypto custodian Zodia to raise $50M
Backed by several financial firms, Zodia expects to tap more diverse investors with a planned $50 million raise. Go to Source
Fireblocks launches $1M grant program to boost PYUSD developer adoption
As part of the program, developers can apply for up to $60,000 in grant funding to support their projects. Go to Source
Global Finance Faces a Shift as Mbridge Digital Currency Platform Challenges US Dollar
The People’s Bank of China emphasized the Mbridge platform’s role in improving cross-border payments through the use of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), aiming to reduce inefficiencies and avoid new barriers. The platform, which targets underserved regions like ASEAN, could reshape global finance and challenge the U.S. dollar’s dominance while requiring careful coordination to maintain … Read more
Metallicus secures FedNow transaction certification
The partnership was originally announced in mid-2023 ahead of the launch of FedNow. Go to Source