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Visa, Mastercard, tech firms and banking institutions are all exploring ways of using blockchain technology for payments and settlement.
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Broadly speaking, payments are compensation for goods or services. A person can pay with cash, gold or any number of other things, depending on what the receiving party allows. Fiat money is most commonly used for payments, although crypto payments have become more common over the years. A number of services and platforms facilitate the ability to make a payment in Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies. Payment gateways have increased the ability to use Bitcoin in business, even for entities that are not directly in the blockchain business.
Cryptocurrency has gained significant adoption over time, with mainstream payments players also becoming involved with the asset class. Additionally, a person can pay with Bitcoin directly in a peer-to-peer fashion.
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A Deloitte survey shows 99% of CFOs at billion-dollar firms expect to adopt crypto long term, with nearly a quarter planning integration within two years.
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Indonesia’s Finance Ministry raised taxes for crypto miners and sellers, while exempting some crypto transactions from VAT.
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Sygnum’s Fabian Dori says the GENIUS Act brings the U.S. closer to global consensus on stablecoin regulation, paving the way for real-world use cases.
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Nigeria’s SEC Director-General Emomotimi Agama said the country welcomes stablecoin firms, marking a shift toward supportive crypto policy.
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Graham Krizek, founder and CEO of Voltage, predicts the Lightning Network will capture billions in global stablecoin volume within the next few years.
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Crypto and fintech groups are urging Trump to defend open banking rules, warning the case could affect access to wallets, DeFi apps, and stablecoins.
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OmyPayments, a next-gen payment infrastructure, joins the Cointelegraph Accelerator portfolio to help drive the future of global crypto commerce.
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Once an idealist’s vision, Algorand has turned into a fully functioning ecosystem built for inclusivity and real-world utility.
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37% of survey participants cited artificial intelligence and payments as the key drivers for crypto adoption in 2025.
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Product reveals spanning collectible FTN Notes, DeFi lending and real-time crypto cards showed how Fastex is translating its ecosystem into concrete user touchpoints.
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Bitget Wallet’s direct withdrawal launch for USDT and USDC reflects the growing demand for ways to exit crypto positions without relying on centralized exchanges.
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As Brazil’s Pix system expands and BRICS eyes a reserve currency, Trump responds with a 50% tariff and a sweeping trade investigation.
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Blockchain technology brings practicality to everyday life, with examples demonstrating how it delivers efficiency, security and accessibility across diverse industries and global systems.
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Gaming, daily purchases and travel bookings emerge as categories where Gen Z users strongly prefer cryptocurrency.
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