Four major European companies became active participants in the decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN), launching validator nodes on the peaq blockchain. The initiative demonstrates the corporate sector’s growing interest in…

PayPal and Venmo users in the United States will be able to send crypto using domain names created with the Ethereum Name Service (ENS). The initiative is to simplify transfers…

Visa announced the launch of A2A payments, an open system that allows consumers to securely and quickly transfer funds between accounts, bypassing the traditional direct debit process.  Payments giant Visa…

Bitmama launches a platform to facilitate cross-border payments between users in several African countries, while MANSA provides liquidity for transactions in all countries served.  MANSA, one of the leading liquidity…

Banco Central do Brasil (BCB) announced that the digital real (CBDC) pilot project, known as Drex, entered a new phase. Participants include 16 consortiums and large financial companies. The second…

As of 2024, approximately 51% of U.S. businesses use the RTP network and FedNow to make instant payments. In two years, government digital payment services are expected to be used…

Japan launched a platform for using stablecoins in cross-border payments, which is being developed with the support of the country’s largest financial companies. The initiative aims to streamline cross-border transfers…

The popularity of the decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) sector grew significantly. As of 2024, there are about 1,500 projects, with a total market cap of more than $50 billion. …

FinTech company Mercuryo launched the Spend debit card, allowing users in the European Economic Area (EEA) to spend crypto directly from their wallets. The card is issued on the Mastercard…