Opinion
Emerging markets are not just adopting crypto, they’re redefining it. People in high-friction economies set new standards for the global crypto ecosystem.
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Payments News
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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Crypto cards now rival banks for everyday purchases in Europe, with nearly half of transactions under $12 and online spending far above the eurozone average.
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Countries that ban crypto payments often have no restrictions on using crypto abroad, but such legal overlaps may attract scrutiny from global regulators like the FATF.
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Crypto infrastructure provider Taurus said the new contract could increase practical adoption of stablecoins, especially among businesses with sensitive transfers.
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BIS says stablecoins fall short on key monetary principles, warning of financial crime risks and threats to monetary sovereignty.
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The social media app will soon be embedded with various financial services, X CEO Linda Yaccarino said.
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Yellow Card plans to roll out stablecoin payments with Visa in at least one African country this year amid a trend driven partly by limited access to US dollars.
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RBF lets you resend unconfirmed transactions with higher fees, but it requires a clear understanding of fee units, wallet behavior and transaction structure.
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JD.com plans to apply for stablecoin licenses in major countries, aiming to slash cross-border payment costs by 90% and settle in 10 seconds.
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Joey Bertschler, a former OpenAI employee, is building a crypto wage distribution system, Volante Chain, motivated in part by disillusionment with OpenAI’s culture.
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The demand for an offline digital cash option has been intensifying since Russia invaded Ukraine. Is there a role for blockchain?
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Shopify is rolling out USDC payments via Coinbase’s Base network, offering cashback perks and expanding crypto checkout options through Shopify Payments.
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The National Cryptocurrency Association’s 2025 report reveals a surprising normalcy to crypto ownership, spanning construction sites to art studios and challenging long-held stereotypes.
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The acquisition of Privy follows Stripe’s entry into the stablecoin market in 2024.
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Connecticut has joined the growing number of US states rejecting the notion of a state Bitcoin reserve, prohibiting government entities from making crypto investments and payments.
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