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ForkLog 49 16.07.2024

Stripe Enables Cryptocurrency Purchases in the EU

Payment service Stripe has introduced the option for EU residents to purchase cryptocurrencies using credit and debit cards, as reported by the Irish Independent. The decision by the company, founded by brothers Patrick and John Collison, aims to “simplify ordinary transactions with digital assets.” According to the publication, online merchants using Stripe’s technology can add […]

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ForkLog 10 26.06.2024

Solana Foundation Unveils Tools for Cryptocurrency Payment Integration

The Solana Foundation has launched tools enabling any website or application to become a gateway for cryptocurrency payments and other blockchain operations. Solana Foundation Head of Ecosystem Engineering @jnwng on Solana Actions and blinks https://t.co/0dTdPHbf56 — Solana Foundation (@SolanaFndn) June 25, 2024 The Solana Actions solution is a set of API that allows blockchain transactions […]

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ForkLog 11 06.06.2024

Mastercard Resumes Partnership with Binance

Payment system Mastercard has reinstated agreements with Binance regarding payments and deposits following the resolution of issues with US regulators, reports CoinDesk. Withdrawals and other functions will be available later, the company clarified. “After a comprehensive review of the stringent controls and processes implemented by Binance, Mastercard has decided to allow platform-related purchases within its […]

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ForkLog 17 28.05.2024

Russian Metallurgical Giants Embrace USDT for International Transactions

At least two of Russia’s largest metal producers, not subject to sanctions, have begun using the stablecoin USDT and other cryptocurrencies for international transactions. This was reported by Bloomberg, citing company executives. According to them, the deals are primarily conducted with Chinese clients and suppliers. In some cases, transactions are routed through Hong Kong. The […]

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ForkLog 27 23.05.2024

Telegram to Introduce In-App Currency on TON Network

Starting June 12, the messaging app Telegram will introduce an in-app currency, Telegram Stars, for purchasing digital goods and services within bots and mini-applications. The company has communicated this update to developers. This initiative follows a notification from Apple regarding a breach of App Store policies, which prohibit internal payments from customers, including cryptocurrencies. Non-compliance […]

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ForkLog 14 16.05.2024

Tether Partners with TON and Oobit to Enhance Crypto Payments

Tether, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin, has partnered with The Open Network (TON) and Oobit to “create a seamless cross-chain payment solution.”

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ForkLog 21 26.04.2024

Stripe to Reintroduce Cryptocurrency Payments After Six-Year Hiatus

Payment service Stripe has announced plans to support transactions in the stablecoin USDC this summer. Crypto is back. @Stripe will start supporting global stablecoin payments this summer. Transactions instantly settle on-chain and automatically convert to fiat. Join the waitlist https://t.co/hws2OsU3Id and watch the demo (h/t @Solana) from Sessions. pic.twitter.com/zGKYW2FM6i — John Collison (@collision) April 25, […]

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ForkLog 12 23.04.2024

Russia Sets Date for Cryptocurrency Pilot in International Settlements

Deputies of the State Duma have introduced a revised draft law permitting the Central Bank to initiate an experimental platform for using cryptocurrencies in international settlements starting from September 1, 2024. This was reported by Interfax. During the experiment, the regulator must coordinate several steps with Rosfinmonitoring, the FSB, and the Ministry of Finance. The […]

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ForkLog 35 08.04.2024

1inch and Mastercard Unveil Web3 Debit Card

The DeFi project 1inch Network has introduced a Web3 debit card, developed in collaboration with Mastercard and Crypto Life. ? @1inch ❤️ @Mastercard by @CL_Technology pic.twitter.com/81akL0cPeK — Sergej Kunz (@deacix) April 8, 2024 The 1inch Card will enable both online and offline purchases using cryptocurrencies, as well as cash withdrawals at Mastercard-supported ATMs worldwide. The […]

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ForkLog 14 21.02.2024

CommEX Faces Temporary Issues with Ruble Gateway

On February 21, the cryptocurrency exchange CommEX reported encountering temporary difficulties in withdrawing rubles through its fiat channel. “Withdrawals to cards are operational, but the conversion rate is not very high,” platform representatives clarified in a comment to ForkLog. They also stated that the current situation is unrelated to the suspension of withdrawals at QIWI […]

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ForkLog 22 12.02.2024

Torrevieja to Embrace Bitcoin Payments

The administration of Torrevieja, a city in Spain’s Alicante province, announced a digital transformation project allowing local shops to accept cryptocurrency payments. The initiative is being conducted in collaboration with the city’s Ministry of Commerce and the Association of Small and Medium Traders. The authorities aim to transform Torrevieja, home to 82,000 residents, into Europe’s […]

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ForkLog 14 22.01.2024

Dogecoin Surges 15% Following X Payments Profile Debut

The meme token Dogecoin (DOGE) saw a 15% increase in value over several days, rising from $0.078 to $0.089, following the emergence of an XPayments account on the social network X. 15-minute DOGE/USDT chart on Binance. Data: TradingView. At the time of writing, the coin’s price had adjusted to $0.083. According to CoinGecko, the asset’s […]

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