#cryptocurrency-payments tag

fromwww.theguardian.com

Marshall Islands launches universal basic income scheme offering cryptocurrency - in world first

We the government want to make sure no one is left behind, Marshall Islands' minister for finance David Paul told the Guardian. $200 per person per quarter, which is about $800 a year, does not compel you to quit your job but it's actually like a morale booster for people. An archipelago in the Pacific Ocean, the Marshall Islands lies between Hawaii and Australia, and has a population of about 42,000.

World news

fromBusiness Matters

4 days ago

How Blockchain and Crypto Are Changing the Online Casino Industry

The online casino industry has always been driven by innovation, but no technological shift has been as transformative as the rise of blockchain and cryptocurrency. What started as an experimental payment method has now evolved into a powerful engine reshaping how players interact with gambling platforms. Even established brands like Win Olympia are adopting blockchain-driven features to stay ahead of the curve. From faster payments to unparalleled transparency, blockchain is not just enhancing the online casino experience-it is redefining it entirely.

Information security

Startup companies

fromTechCrunch

1 week ago

World launches its 'super app,' including crypto pay and encrypted chat features | TechCrunch

World's updated app adds end-to-end encrypted messaging with verification indicators and expanded crypto payments to verify humans and facilitate private transactions.

Privacy professionals

fromZDNET

1 week ago

Forget burner phones - you can join this new carrier with just a ZIP code (no ID necessary)

Phreeli is a US MVNO offering privacy-by-design mobile service requiring only ZIP code, username, and payment, with prepaid plans and optional crypto payments.

Cryptocurrency

fromBitcoin Magazine

2 months ago

'Our Allegiance Is With Bitcoiners': Steak 'n Shake Scraps Ethereum Payments Idea

Steak 'n Shake suspended an Ethereum payment poll and committed to supporting Bitcoin after receiving strong Bitcoin customer support and sales gains.

Digital life

fromcointelegraph.com

3 months ago

8 crazy things you can actually buy with crypto (2025 edition)

Cryptocurrency is widely accepted in 2025 for virtually any purchase, including luxury, biohacking, DNA storage, tokenized assets, and agent-driven payments.