Tagged: crypto payments

July 29, 2026 @ 9:27 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Emirates has activated a new digital payment pathway that lets qualifying customers settle flight bookings with cryptocurrency via Crypto.com Pay. The feature is now live on the airline’s website and mobile application, giving travellers an additional method beyond traditional cards and transfers. The service is… Read More

December 2, 2025 @ 3:49 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Argentinians visit Brazil each year for various reasons such as work, tourism, and family travel. Now, paying in Brazil reportedly became more accessible, because of a new Binance Pay integration that enables Argentinians to use Pix with crypto. As covered, Pix is Brazil’s national instant-payment… Read More

November 27, 2025 @ 9:10 am By Omar Faridi  |  

MoonPay, the global enabler of crypto payments, has recently announced that the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has authorized the MoonPay Trust Company, LLC, a New York Limited Purpose Trust Company (LPTC), to begin offering its services to customers. The charter authorizes… Read More

November 24, 2025 @ 3:05 am By Omar Faridi  |  

CoinPayments, a global enabler of crypto payment processing, has recently announced its re-entry into the US, marking a key milestone in its business growth and reaffirming its position as one of the digital payment solution providers. Established back in 2013, CoinPayments claims that it has… Read More

October 26, 2025 @ 9:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Streaming platform Rumble (NASDAQ:RUM) recently unveiled a Bitcoin tipping feature that enables users to make donations directly to digital creators and online influencers in Bitcoin. The newly announced feature was introduced at the Lugano PlanB event this past Friday. Legal industry professional / commentator and… Read More

July 29, 2025 @ 11:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) announced an integration with Samsung Pay, enabling crypto purchases and account funding for users in the US and Canada. This partnership reflects the crypto exchange’s commitment to reducing friction in the crypto onboarding process and aligning with mainstream payment technologies. By combining… Read More

June 18, 2025 @ 2:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Alchemy Pay, the crypto payment solution provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Ripple to support fiat on-ramp access via Ripple USD (RLUSD), a USD-denominated stablecoin issued by Standard Custody & Trust Company, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ripple Labs. This support enables users… Read More

May 25, 2025 @ 4:52 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

BoomFi, a payment suite bridging crypto and fiat currencies, announced a  partnership with Paytiko, a payment orchestration platform. This collaboration aims to provide merchants “with access to cryptocurrency payment options, enhancing flexibility and expanding customer reach.” Founded in 2020, Paytiko has established itself as a… Read More

May 21, 2025 @ 2:42 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Binance Pay is now integrated with Pix, the instant payment system developed by Brazil’s Central Bank and used by millions every day. This means users in Brazil can make real-time payments in Brazilian reais using crypto, “converting their digital assets into local currency through a… Read More

May 18, 2025 @ 10:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Dubai Finance (DOF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Crypto.com, a global cryptocurrency trading platform, to facilitate government service fee payments using cryptocurrencies—marking a pioneering milestone in digital finance on a global scale. The agreement was formalized by Ahmad Ali Meftah, Executive Director… Read More

April 29, 2025 @ 9:29 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

MoonPay, a global cryptocurrency payment platform, has announced the opening of a new U.S. headquarters in New York City’s vibrant SoHo district. The company has secured a facility exceeding 5,000 square feet, marking a significant expansion of its operations in the United States. This move… Read More

April 17, 2025 @ 8:27 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Tether, which claims to be the largest company in the digital asset industry, has made a strategic investment in Fizen Limited, a Fintech specializing in self-custody crypto wallets and digital payments. This investment underscores Tether’s commitment to supporting solutions that aim to “enhance financial accessibility… Read More

April 13, 2025 @ 10:03 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Alchemy Pay, a fiat-crypto payment gateway, has joined forces with Hedera and integrated Hedera’s native $HBAR and $USDC into its On-Ramp solution, enabling fiat purchases of these assets via credit cards, bank transfers, and local payment methods. By joining forces, Alchemy Pay and The HBAR… Read More

March 15, 2025 @ 3:56 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

RedotPay, a crypto payment platform, announced the successful close of a $40 million Series A funding round led by Lightspeed following their commitment in December 2024, with investments from HSG and Galaxy Ventures. The investment round reportedly saw participation from DST Global Partners, Accel, Vertex… Read More

January 29, 2025 @ 9:36 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Alchemy Pay, a fiat-crypto payment solutions provider, announces its registration as a Digital Currency Exchange Provider with the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC). This approval represents a key regulatory approval, enabling Alchemy Pay to facilitate fiat-to-crypto payment services in the Australian market. With… Read More

January 26, 2025 @ 11:53 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In recent comments, Bank of America’s (NYSE: BAC) CEO Brian Moynihan expressed the bank’s readiness to support cryptocurrency payments in the future, highlighting the need for clear and robust regulatory frameworks before they can fully embrace crypto transactions for clients. Moynihan said at the World… Read More

December 20, 2024 @ 3:44 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Alchemy Pay, the fiat-payment gateway, achieved a key milestone by having  successfully registered under Visa’s Ramp Provider Program. This registration, made possible via its partnership with Worldpay, marks a new development in Alchemy Pay’s mission to bridge the gap “between traditional finance and the crypto… Read More

November 11, 2024 @ 7:26 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Alchemy Pay, a fiat-crypto payment solutions provider, announced that it has secured additional U.S. Money Transmitter Licenses (MTLs) in Minnesota, Oklahoma, Oregon, and Wyoming. These licenses bring Alchemy Pay’s total to 8 U.S. state licenses, following its  approvals in Arkansas, Iowa, New Hampshire, as well… Read More

May 7, 2024 @ 12:40 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

BitPay, the provider of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency payment services, released its latest report, “The 2024 BitPay Spending Report,” which provides a comprehensive look into cryptocurrency spending during the historic 2024 Bitcoin bull run. Key findings shared by Bitpay include: Crypto payments up 20% from January… Read More

March 8, 2024 @ 7:52 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Invoys, a fintech transforming the invoicing industry, and KUNA Pay, a key player in the crypto payment space, have announced a collaboration to enable businesses with crypto payment options directly from invoice links. The partnership between Invoys and KUNA Pay is said to “mark a… Read More