Payments

Russia Approves New Crypto Trading Framework While Maintaining Domestic Payment Ban

Russia has formally established its first comprehensive legal framework governing cryptocurrency markets after President Vladimir Putin signed landmark legislation regulating digital asset activities nationwide. The new law introduces structured oversight across cryptocurrency exchanges, custodians, brokers, investors, clearing organizations, and other market participants. As reported by Tass, the legislation expands regulated

August 6, 2026 2 mins read

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Says AI Will Drive Crypto Adoption Through Autonomous Payments

AI will help to foster cryptocurrency adoption by generating demand for programmable digital payments, according to Brian Armstrong. In his X post dated July 26, he contended that AI will make blockchain technology the backbone of finance for autonomous systems. AI agents will buy data, computing power, and digital services

July 27, 2026 2 mins read

Volvo Explores Proprietary Crypto Token for Supply Chain Payments and Logistics Coordination

Blockchain technology continues to grow outside the realms of the financial markets. As leading companies look into ways to resolve their problems within the complex global supply chain system. Specifically, Volvo Group announced trials using its own cryptocurrency aimed at easing the process of payments and coordinating activities. Information management,

July 16, 2026 2 mins read

Lawson Launches Japan’s First POS-Integrated JPYC Stablecoin Payment Trial

Lawson is set to conduct payment tests using JPYC stablecoin backed by the Japanese yen beginning in early August at one convenience store in Tokyo. According to the FNNews article, the firm decided to conduct the tests in the Takanawa Gateway City convenience store in Minato Ward. HashPort, the digital

July 13, 2026 2 mins read

Gate Secures Malta Payments License, Expands EU Stablecoin Infrastructure

Gate has secured a Payments Institution license from the financial regulator in Malta to further develop its presence in Europe. The license enables Gate to offer regulated payment services in the member states of the European Union with established compliance frameworks. Gate has confirmed that the license approval enhances its

February 26, 2026 2 mins read

X Money Beta to Launch in 1–2 Months, Musk Says

Elon Musk says X Money will go live in an external beta within the next one to two months, marking a major step in his plan to turn X into an “everything app.” He shared the timeline during an “All Hands” presentation at his AI company, where he confirmed that

February 12, 2026 3 mins read

Circle Pushes USDC as Core Enterprise Crypto Infrastructure

Circle is doubling down on USDC as a building block of crypto finance infrastructure for businesses. Rather than promoting USDC solely as a trading stablecoin, Circle is now positioning it as digital dollar infrastructure for global payments, settlements, and treasuries. This approach is consistent with the trend observed in the

January 30, 2026 3 mins read

Messika Integrates Crypto Payments to Redefine Luxury Shopping

Messika, a jewellery brand from Paris, has attained a new milestone as it has announced that it accepts crypto payments in its boutiques across Europe, the US, and for online customers. The jewellery brand has collaborated with a payment provider, Lunu, which allows customers to pay in BTC, ETH, USDT,

April 29, 2025 2 mins read

Visa Introduces A Roadmap For Ambitious Crypto Product

Visa, one of the leading digital payment companies in the world, has looked to increase its reach across the digital payment landscape via a new ambitious crypto product roadmap. On Monday, Cuy Sheffield, the Visa head of crypto, stated that the company is aiming for a further push into mainstream

April 25, 2023 2 mins read

Fashion Brand: Philipp Plein Adds Crypto as Payment Option

The crypto industry has printed its first foot in almost every sector. As crypto-assets evolve faster in the digital world, cryptocurrency adoption has become a trend, with many industries accepting cryptocurrency. Cryptocurrency is now making its first foray into the fashion industry. Philipp Plein is the first fashion brand to

August 6, 2021 2 mins read