#payment-network
#payment-network

23 hours ago

London built the payment rails that made instant casino withdrawals possible - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The iGaming industry has transformed payment processes, enabling instant withdrawals for players due to advancements in payment infrastructure.

Golden State Warriors

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16 hours ago

The Block, As Remembered By The Guy Who Called It And The Guy Who Let It Be | Defector

LeBron James' iconic block in Game 7 of the 2016 NBA Finals is remembered as a defining moment in NBA history.

Are we tokenmaxxing our way to nowhere? | TechCrunch

The gap between AI insiders and the general public is increasing, highlighted by spending, suspicion, and new vocabulary.

Once close enough for an acquisition, Stripe and Airwallex are now going after each other | TechCrunch

Jack Zhang chose to reject a $1.2 billion acquisition offer from Stripe to continue building Airwallex, which has since grown significantly.

Airwallex is about to take on Stripe and the rest of the payments industry - in the physical world | TechCrunch

Airwallex is launching a point-of-sale product for in-person payments, enhancing competition with Stripe, Square, and Adyen in the fintech space.

Venture

Once close enough for an acquisition, Stripe and Airwallex are now going after each other | TechCrunch

Jack Zhang chose to reject a $1.2 billion acquisition offer from Stripe to continue building Airwallex, which has since grown significantly.

Airwallex is about to take on Stripe and the rest of the payments industry - in the physical world | TechCrunch

Airwallex is launching a point-of-sale product for in-person payments, enhancing competition with Stripe, Square, and Adyen in the fintech space.

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Disconnected systems fueling title, wire fraud risks

Disconnected systems, inconsistent definitions of data, and the manual nature of data movement create ongoing challenges in the title industry, according to FundingShield President Adam Chaudhary.

Real estate

EU data protection

What are EU digital identity wallets? The benefits and risks explained

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues like reproductive rights and digital identity, emphasizing the importance of on-the-ground reporting.

Visa vs. Mastercard: This One Is Built to Survive the Next Recession

Visa and Mastercard are diverging in strategy, with Visa focusing on infrastructure and Mastercard emphasizing value-added services.

Visa Bridges Capital Markets and Onchain Payments on Canton Network

Visa is facilitating onchain payment flows for financial institutions while ensuring privacy standards are met.

Business

Visa vs. Mastercard: This One Is Built to Survive the Next Recession

Visa and Mastercard are diverging in strategy, with Visa focusing on infrastructure and Mastercard emphasizing value-added services.

Visa Bridges Capital Markets and Onchain Payments on Canton Network

Visa is facilitating onchain payment flows for financial institutions while ensuring privacy standards are met.

PayPal turns Canva designs into payment machines

PayPal Payment Links are now integrated in Canva, allowing instant payments from designs without needing a separate e-commerce platform.

One Event for Everyone: Ripple Combines Swell and Apex to Unite Finance Leaders, Developers, and Innovators

Ripple merges Swell and Apex into one event to unify institutional finance and blockchain development.

6 hours ago

XRP Prepares for Quantum Future as Ripple Maps XRPL Strategy for Security Readiness

Ripple is implementing a multi-phase plan to secure the XRP Ledger against quantum threats by 2028.

XRP News: Could Ripple's New Deal With a $190 Billion Payments Giant Help XRP Price Recovery?

Convera partners with Ripple to use stablecoins for cross-border payments, marking a significant integration of Ripple's technology in a large payment network.

NYC startup

One Event for Everyone: Ripple Combines Swell and Apex to Unite Finance Leaders, Developers, and Innovators

Ripple merges Swell and Apex into one event to unify institutional finance and blockchain development.

6 hours ago

XRP Prepares for Quantum Future as Ripple Maps XRPL Strategy for Security Readiness

Ripple is implementing a multi-phase plan to secure the XRP Ledger against quantum threats by 2028.

XRP News: Could Ripple's New Deal With a $190 Billion Payments Giant Help XRP Price Recovery?

Convera partners with Ripple to use stablecoins for cross-border payments, marking a significant integration of Ripple's technology in a large payment network.

Lydian Launches Visa Platinum Crypto Card To Enable Everyday Spending Of Digital Assets

Lydian launched a Visa Platinum card enabling users to spend over 300 digital assets globally, simplifying crypto transactions.

Relics Of A Revolution, Part III: The Suit, The Songs, The System

Afroman's response to the botched raid was not just a legal victory; it was protest art in the modern age—raw, low-budget, absurdist, and deeply American.

Social justice

The Translation Layer: Why AI Is Necessary to Scale Decentralized Finance

AI agents in decentralized finance automate tasks, enhancing user interaction with smart contracts and reducing reliance on centralized intermediaries.

EU data protection

MiCA Decoded: Your Crypto White Paper Can't Just Be a Gitbook or PDF

A MiCA white paper is a formal regulatory document, not a marketing tool, with strict compliance requirements for crypto-assets in the EU.

Web design

fromMiami Herald

PayPal turns Canva designs into payment machines

PayPal's Payment Links feature is now integrated into Canva, allowing users to turn designs into checkout pages seamlessly.

#cross-border-payments

How Wise is betting on infrastructure and brand - Tearsheet

Cross-border payments face inefficiencies; Wise aims to streamline this with direct connections to local payment systems.

fromFast Company

Digital life

How technology is reinventing global payments

How Wise is betting on infrastructure and brand - Tearsheet

Cross-border payments face inefficiencies; Wise aims to streamline this with direct connections to local payment systems.

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Digital life

How technology is reinventing global payments

#stablecoins

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22 hours ago

Cryptocurrency

Mastercard Moves to Settle Card Payments Using Stablecoins

Morph Report Shows Stablecoins Reshaping Global Payments Infrastructure

Stablecoins reached a $312 billion market cap in 2025, indicating a significant shift towards everyday financial applications beyond trading.

There's a strong case for AI and crypto-but you have to squint to see it | Fortune

Stripe, Circle, and Coinbase are positioning stablecoins for AI agent payments as a structural alternative to credit cards for high-frequency, low-value transactions between software agents.

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22 hours ago

Mastercard Moves to Settle Card Payments Using Stablecoins

Mastercard integrates stablecoins into its payment settlement process, partnering with SoFi Technologies to enhance transaction efficiency and bridge traditional banking with digital assets.

Morph Report Shows Stablecoins Reshaping Global Payments Infrastructure

Stablecoins reached a $312 billion market cap in 2025, indicating a significant shift towards everyday financial applications beyond trading.

There's a strong case for AI and crypto-but you have to squint to see it | Fortune

Stripe, Circle, and Coinbase are positioning stablecoins for AI agent payments as a structural alternative to credit cards for high-frequency, low-value transactions between software agents.

Artificial intelligence

How American Express is fixing the weak link in agentic commerce - Tearsheet

Artificial intelligence

American Express releases tools to build AI payments-and pledges to pay the price if agents go awry | Fortune

E-Commerce

Trust Bridges Matter: When agentic systems meet payment reality - Tearsheet

Artificial intelligence

Trust Bridges Matter: When agentic systems meet payment reality - Tearsheet

How American Express is fixing the weak link in agentic commerce - Tearsheet

Agentic commerce is evolving with AI agents that anticipate user needs, transforming transactions while maintaining user control and trust.

American Express releases tools to build AI payments-and pledges to pay the price if agents go awry | Fortune

Agentic commerce is gaining traction, with American Express introducing a developer kit and purchase protection for AI-driven transactions.

E-Commerce

Trust Bridges Matter: When agentic systems meet payment reality - Tearsheet

Artificial intelligence

Trust Bridges Matter: When agentic systems meet payment reality - Tearsheet

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TRON Powers $2T in USDT Transfers in Q1; CoinDesk and Messari Research Highlight AI, Institutional Growth

TRON network shows strong growth in stablecoin settlement and institutional engagement, with significant protocol fees and DeFi activity in Q1 2026.

TRON Network Deepens Role in Agentic AI Infrastructure as B.AI Launches

B.AI launches on the TRON network, providing financial infrastructure for AI agents to enhance decentralized payments and commerce.

Justin Sun Unveils Tron Post-Quantum Plan as Crypto Security Debate Grows

Tron is launching a post-quantum upgrade to enhance security against future quantum computing threats.

6 hours ago

TRON Powers $2T in USDT Transfers in Q1; CoinDesk and Messari Research Highlight AI, Institutional Growth

TRON network shows strong growth in stablecoin settlement and institutional engagement, with significant protocol fees and DeFi activity in Q1 2026.

TRON Network Deepens Role in Agentic AI Infrastructure as B.AI Launches

B.AI launches on the TRON network, providing financial infrastructure for AI agents to enhance decentralized payments and commerce.

Justin Sun Unveils Tron Post-Quantum Plan as Crypto Security Debate Grows

Tron is launching a post-quantum upgrade to enhance security against future quantum computing threats.

Cryptocurrency

Hands-on Review by Bitcoin.com - Unravelling HTX's World

Bitcoin Rebounds, But Crypto's Security Crisis Intensifies Week in Review

Bitcoin and major cryptocurrencies rose, indicating risk appetite despite ongoing geopolitical and economic uncertainties.

Cryptocurrency

Heleket Crypto Payment Processing Platform Brings Low-Fee Transactions to Online Business

Cryptocurrency

Grayscale Predicts Elon Musk's X Could Use Crypto to Power Next Wave of Financial Ecosystems

Demand For Crypto Pay Surges, But Payroll Systems Fall Behind: Research

A significant portion of workers are interested in receiving part of their pay in cryptocurrency, despite limited employer offerings.

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Can - and Should - You Use Cryptocurrency to Travel?

Cryptocurrency faces significant challenges in the travel industry due to volatility and limited acceptance as a payment method.

18 hours ago

Hands-on Review by Bitcoin.com - Unravelling HTX's World

HTX is a comprehensive cryptocurrency exchange offering a wide range of trading features and tools for various user experiences.

Bitcoin Rebounds, But Crypto's Security Crisis Intensifies Week in Review

Bitcoin and major cryptocurrencies rose, indicating risk appetite despite ongoing geopolitical and economic uncertainties.

Heleket Crypto Payment Processing Platform Brings Low-Fee Transactions to Online Business

Cryptocurrency payment systems like Heleket offer lower fees and faster transactions compared to traditional payment methods.

Grayscale Predicts Elon Musk's X Could Use Crypto to Power Next Wave of Financial Ecosystems

Grayscale forecasts crypto will drive the next evolution of consumer finance, with X leveraging smart cashtags for deeper integration.

Demand For Crypto Pay Surges, But Payroll Systems Fall Behind: Research

A significant portion of workers are interested in receiving part of their pay in cryptocurrency, despite limited employer offerings.

fromElite Traveler

Can - and Should - You Use Cryptocurrency to Travel?

Cryptocurrency faces significant challenges in the travel industry due to volatility and limited acceptance as a payment method.

Cryptocurrency

Why the Wealthy Are Doubling Down on Bitcoin-Backed Debt

Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin loses momentum after a sharp rally - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

20 hours ago

Strategy (MSTR) Makes $2.5B Bitcoin Buy, 3rd Largest To Date

Strategy added 34,164 bitcoin to its treasury, spending $2.54 billion, surpassing BlackRock's holdings and becoming the largest publicly traded bitcoin holder.

'Think Even Bigger': Michael Saylor's New Signal Hints at Another Massive Strategy Bitcoin Buy

Strategy Inc. signals aggressive bitcoin accumulation, with Michael Saylor's cues indicating potential balance sheet expansion and sustained institutional demand.

The Whole Entire Universe: 21 Million, One Painting

Bitcoin's fixed supply of 21 million is represented physically through art, emphasizing its significance and the labor behind its abstraction.

When Quantum Computers Come For Your Bitcoin: What Classical Property Law Says Happens Next

Bitcoin's future is challenged by quantum computing, raising questions about ownership and legality of coins accessed through quantum-derived keys.

2 hours ago

Why the Wealthy Are Doubling Down on Bitcoin-Backed Debt

High-net-worth individuals are increasingly using bitcoin-backed loans for long-term capital preservation instead of active trading during market volatility.

Bitcoin loses momentum after a sharp rally - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Bitcoin's recent price surge was driven by macro factors but lacks sustained capital flows for a lasting trend.

20 hours ago

Strategy (MSTR) Makes $2.5B Bitcoin Buy, 3rd Largest To Date

Strategy added 34,164 bitcoin to its treasury, spending $2.54 billion, surpassing BlackRock's holdings and becoming the largest publicly traded bitcoin holder.

'Think Even Bigger': Michael Saylor's New Signal Hints at Another Massive Strategy Bitcoin Buy

Strategy Inc. signals aggressive bitcoin accumulation, with Michael Saylor's cues indicating potential balance sheet expansion and sustained institutional demand.

The Whole Entire Universe: 21 Million, One Painting

Bitcoin's fixed supply of 21 million is represented physically through art, emphasizing its significance and the labor behind its abstraction.

When Quantum Computers Come For Your Bitcoin: What Classical Property Law Says Happens Next

Bitcoin's future is challenged by quantum computing, raising questions about ownership and legality of coins accessed through quantum-derived keys.

Bitmine Buys Over 100,000 ETH in Largest Weekly Purchase Since December

Bitmine purchased over 100,000 ETH, increasing its holdings to 4.12% of total supply, as part of its strategy to dominate Ethereum treasury holdings.

1 hour ago

Onchain Analysts Flag Justin Sun-Linked Wallet's 274 Million USDT Exit From Aave Minutes After rsETH Freeze

A wallet linked to Justin Sun withdrew 274 million USDT from Aave shortly after the protocol froze its rsETH markets.

KAIO Secures $8M From Tether and Systemic Ventures to Build Onchain Asset Distribution in UAE

Tether led an $8M funding round for KAIO, raising its total to $19M, focusing on tokenization of real-world assets.

Tether extends $127.5 million in funding to crypto platform Drift as critics blast rival Circle for failing to freeze hacked funds | Fortune

Tether provided $127.5 million to support Drift, a Solana-based exchange, after a significant hack, enhancing its role in the crypto ecosystem.

Tether Steps In With $150M Support Plan After Drift Protocol Loses $285M in Exploit

Tether committed $127.5 million to Drift Protocol's recovery plan, linking user repayments to trading revenue rather than upfront capital.

Tether Launches Consumer Wallet App With Human-Readable Addresses and No Gas Tokens

Tether launched tether.wallet, a self-custodial digital wallet, on April 14, 2026, for 570 million users to access USDT, XAUT, and bitcoin.

13 hours ago

KAIO Secures $8M From Tether and Systemic Ventures to Build Onchain Asset Distribution in UAE

Tether led an $8M funding round for KAIO, raising its total to $19M, focusing on tokenization of real-world assets.

Tether extends $127.5 million in funding to crypto platform Drift as critics blast rival Circle for failing to freeze hacked funds | Fortune

Tether provided $127.5 million to support Drift, a Solana-based exchange, after a significant hack, enhancing its role in the crypto ecosystem.

Tether Steps In With $150M Support Plan After Drift Protocol Loses $285M in Exploit

Tether committed $127.5 million to Drift Protocol's recovery plan, linking user repayments to trading revenue rather than upfront capital.

Tether Launches Consumer Wallet App With Human-Readable Addresses and No Gas Tokens

Tether launched tether.wallet, a self-custodial digital wallet, on April 14, 2026, for 570 million users to access USDT, XAUT, and bitcoin.

more#tether

Moonpay Launches Open Wallet Standard to Unify AI Agent Payments

The Open Wallet Standard (OWS) is designed to solve fragmentation in the agent economy by allowing artificial intelligence (AI) agents to hold value and sign transactions without exposing private keys. This initiative is backed by over 15 major organizations, including the Ethereum Foundation and Paypal, and is available on platforms like Github and npm.

European startups

9 hours ago

Incident Report: Llamarisk, Aave Service Providers Detail Kelp rsETH Hack Across Ethereum and Arbitrum Markets

An attacker exploited Kelp's Layerzero V2 bridge, minting 116,500 rsETH, leading to estimated bad debt of $123.7M to $230.1M across seven markets.

19 hours ago

The crypto industry and prediction markets share a mission of disruption-but it's not clear where crypto fits in | Fortune

Polymarket and Kalshi have rapidly grown in valuation, highlighting the intersection of prediction markets and the crypto industry.

Fresh Manipulation Warnings Hit Other Crypto Projects After RAVE's 95% Collapse

Warnings about structural risks and questionable trading behavior in the crypto market are increasing, exposing retail investors to potential losses.

Miscellaneous

How Modern Treasury is building a payments platform for a hybrid money world - Tearsheet

Modern Treasury launched an integrated payments platform combining fiat and stablecoin infrastructure, reducing setup time from six months to days through native stablecoin support via its Beam acquisition.

Privacy professionals

fromFast Company

Crypto is in its "cloned cell phone" era

1990s cellular fraud cost the industry $650 million annually until carriers implemented authentication systems and law enforcement coordination that dramatically reduced cloning crimes.

Ethereum Price Prediction: How Much Will 1 ETH Be Worth by 2030?

Ethereum's price by 2030 could range from $8,000 to $40,000 depending on network upgrades and macroeconomic conditions.

Circle Launches USDC Bridge for Native Cross-Chain Transfers Across EVM Networks

Circle launched the USDC Bridge, enabling direct cross-chain USDC transfers without third-party involvement.

#xrp

Cryptocurrency

XRP's Institutional Adoption Among Crypto's Fastest in US Spot ETFs, Ripple Says

Cryptocurrency

Ripple (XRP) Leads Weekly Crypto Gains as Altcoins Outperform Bitcoin

XRP's Institutional Adoption Among Crypto's Fastest in US Spot ETFs, Ripple Says

XRP ETFs are enhancing institutional engagement by providing regulated access for traditional finance investors.

Ripple (XRP) Leads Weekly Crypto Gains as Altcoins Outperform Bitcoin

XRP's recent price surge is driven by positive ETF inflows and ecosystem developments, but key resistance levels remain critical for sustained growth.

This Week in Crypto Law (Apr. 12, 2026)

This week in crypto law showed a shift from experimentation to integration with federal authority reinforced and traditional finance deepening digital asset involvement.

FATF Calls for Rapid Global Crypto Standards Rollout as Cross-Border Enforcement Gaps Raise Systemic Risks

FATF pressures jurisdictions to enforce crypto regulations faster, increasing scrutiny on stablecoins and accountability for compliance gaps.

Less Than 1% of Crypto Projects Disclose Market Maker Deals

91% of crypto protocols generate revenue, but less than 1% disclose market maker deals, highlighting transparency issues and risks for investors.

Tempo Launches Private Stablecoin Zones for Enterprise Payroll and Treasury Settlements

Tempo launched Zones, a private execution environment for stablecoin transactions, ensuring transaction-level privacy for enterprises.

fromEntrepreneur

Why the Payments Industry Is Being Rebuilt From the Inside

The problem was not growth or demand or even competition. It was settlement. Payments took days to clear. Reconciliation took weeks. Cash piled up in the wrong places. Finance teams spent their time explaining why the numbers did not match instead of planning what came next.

Miscellaneous

TRON Integrates deBridge MCP, Unlocking Seamless Cross-Chain Execution for AI Agents

TRON DAO integrates deBridge's Model Context Protocol for seamless cross-chain execution, enhancing developer access to liquidity and transaction management across multiple blockchains.

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Meet the crypto guru to the Fortune 500 | Fortune

CFOs are hesitant to adopt blockchain despite its existing infrastructure and Fortune 500 companies experimenting with it.

Closing the Gap: XDC Network's Sean White on Why SMEs Deserve Better Payment Infrastructure

XDC Network aims to modernize payment systems for Australia's 2.5 million medium-sized businesses through the AUDDapt grant program.

Meet the crypto guru to the Fortune 500 | Fortune

CFOs are hesitant to adopt blockchain despite its existing infrastructure and Fortune 500 companies experimenting with it.

Closing the Gap: XDC Network's Sean White on Why SMEs Deserve Better Payment Infrastructure

XDC Network aims to modernize payment systems for Australia's 2.5 million medium-sized businesses through the AUDDapt grant program.

Crossmint's Lobster.cash Integrates Mastercard Agent Pay for Agentic Commerce

Lobster.cash and Mastercard enable Openclaw's AI agents to charge purchases to Mastercard cards with user approval through a secure framework.

Chainalysis Details 'Shadow Crypto Economy' Exposure as Grinex Suspends Operations

Grinex's shutdown reveals crypto laundering tactics that evade typical enforcement actions, raising concerns about illicit fund movements.

Privacy technologies

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Ripple (XRP) News: XRP Goes Live on Solana as the Price Hits $1.50

wXRP is a wrapped version of XRP on Solana, backed 1:1 by native XRP, enabling cross-chain transactions without third-party risks.

Binance Chat Launches as Part of Broader Super App Push Into Everyday Finance

Binance introduced in-app chat to integrate communication and crypto transfers, enhancing its platform as a comprehensive financial hub.

Crypto Talks Are Approaching The Final Stretch: JPMorgan

Lawmakers are nearing a final agreement on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act to regulate crypto in the U.S.

XRP News: XRP Ledger Adds Zero-Knowledge Proofs to Let Banks Transact Privately for the First Time

XRP Ledger integrates zero-knowledge proofs, allowing banks to verify transactions without revealing sensitive details.

Lightning Labs Releases AI Tools To Help Bitcoin Payments

An open-source toolkit enables AI agents to run Lightning nodes, make autonomous micro-payments, host paid endpoints, and access Lightning-based services without traditional registration.

Atlas Goes Live on Rootstock With Support for BTC, ETH, USDC, and More

Rootstocklabs launched Atlas, a user-friendly interface for bridging Bitcoin and assets into the Rootstock network.

No Battery, No Screen, Full Control - Satochip Raises Bridge Round To Bring Its Bitcoin Wallet To America

Satochip SRL secures bridge financing to expand into the U.S. digital asset market with secure hardware solutions.

Leveraging technology to make smarter cryptocurrency decisions in 2026 - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Technology has transformed crypto trading by providing advanced tools for analysis and decision-making.

How Paze is betting bank trust can crack the digital wallet market - Tearsheet

I'm the general manager of Paze, one of the business units of Early Warning Services. The mandate is really to take Paze and bring this new payment checkout system to the masses - both on the consumer side and on the merchant side - really making sure that our goal of becoming one of the top three wallets for checkout in the next five years becomes reality.

Cryptocurrency

FTC Warns Visa, Mastercard, Paypal, Stripe as Debanking Concerns Shake US Financial Access

Federal regulators are intensifying scrutiny of payment giants over account restrictions that may conflict with consumer expectations and policies.

4 weeks ago

The slow death of interchange as a standalone growth engine - Tearsheet

Interchange is essential for entry into payments, but ongoing customer relationships and services are crucial for sustained business growth.

fromBusiness Matters