Stripe and Paradigm Unveil Tempo, a Blockchain Designed for Payments

Crypto venture capitalist and Paradigm co-founder Matt Huang says, “Tempo is purpose-built for stablecoins and real-world payments.” Stripe and Paradigm Announce Tempo to Power Onchain Payments Bitcoin is peer-to-peer digital cash, Ethereum is the world computer, and now Tempo, a new blockchain unveiled by payments giant Stripe and crypto venture capital firm Paradigm on Thursday, … Read more

Federal Reserve to Host Payments Innovation Conference on DeFi, Stablecoins, Tokenization

The Federal Reserve is set to ignite the future of finance with a groundbreaking payments conference spotlighting decentralized finance (DeFi), stablecoins, tokenization, and AI. Fed Gears up for Transformative Payments Innovation Conference The Federal Reserve Board announced on Sept. 3 that it will host the Payments Innovation Conference on Oct. 21 to examine the future … Read more

Block’s Jack Dorsey Endorses Bitcoin’s Primary Purpose: Payments

Jack Dorsey, chairman and co‑founder of Block, reaffirmed his support for what he considers bitcoin’s primary function: payments. On social media, he liked a post that describes bitcoin as electronic cash for completing peer‑to‑peer payments. Jack Dorsey Endorses Original Bitcoin Vision: Electronic Cash for Payments While some have embraced bitcoin as a financial asset, others … Read more

Thailand Launches Digital Asset Payments Pilot to Stimulate Travel and Economy

Thailand is rolling out a landmark crypto-to-baht conversion system for tourists, fusing digital asset regulation with e-money infrastructure to energize spending and boost tourism. Thailand Introduces Controlled Crypto Conversion for Boosting Travel Economy The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Thailand, in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance, the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO), and the … Read more

Blue Origin Opens Crypto Checkout for New Shepard Spaceflights via Shift4

Blue Origin will accept cryptocurrency and stablecoin payments for New Shepard suborbital flights through a new integration with Shift4. Shift4 Brings Crypto Payments to Blue Origin’s Space Tourism Starting today, customers can use bitcoin (BTC), ethereum ( ETH), solana ( SOL), tether ( USDT), and USDC to book seats, with Shift4 processing the transactions, according … Read more

Paypal Teams With Indian and Chinese Giants to Build Global Payment Network

Paypal has launched a new platform aimed at connecting various payment systems with its digital wallets, allowing users to shop internationally without conversion fees or delays. Expanding Global Reach Fintech giant Paypal has collaborated with global payment leaders to introduce Paypal World, a new platform designed to connect popular payment systems with its digital wallets. … Read more

PAX and Lunu Pay Enable Crypto Payments at 80 Million Terminals Globally

PAX Technology has partnered with Lunu Pay to enable crypto payments across its global network of 80+ million terminals, letting retailers accept bitcoin, ethereum, and more with instant fiat conversion and zero volatility risk. 80 Million Payment Terminals to Accept BTC, ETH and Other Cryptocurrencies In a major step toward real-world crypto adoption, PAX Technology, … Read more

Ripple Boosts RLUSD Adoption With Embedded Finance and Payment Features

Ripple is scaling RLUSD-powered stablecoin payments globally, fusing blockchain precision with embedded fiat access to transform enterprise finance across high-impact markets. Ripple and Openpayd Join Forces to Power Global Stablecoin Payments Surging enterprise demand for seamless blockchain-to-banking integration is accelerating partnerships focused on compliant stablecoin solutions for high-volume global payments and treasury operations. Financial infrastructure … Read more

Crypto Exchange Kraken Enters Payments Race With Krak App

Crypto exchange Kraken has launched Krak, a global money application designed to facilitate free local and international payments using both fiat currency and cryptocurrency. Zero-Fee Global Payments: Kraken Unveils Krak Money App The app aims to address persistent issues within traditional financial systems, which Kraken co-CEO Arjun Sethi described as slow, costly, and opaque. Kraken … Read more