Micropayments News

Latin Americans are using stablecoins and crypto to combat inflation and access banking services where traditional systems have failed, according to the CEO of Bybit LATAM.

Industry watchers welcomed the idea of “skinny” master accounts as another sign of the end of crypto’s banking troubles, which insiders described as “Operation Chokepoint 2.0.”

AI will automate most retail purchases in the future, with blockchain used to finalize payments, Shark Tank co-host and venture capitalist Kevin O’Leary says.

Corporate giants are building their own L1s, shifting blockchain from neutral infrastructure to strategic moats with regulatory advantages.

Despite surging crypto adoption in emerging markets, the promise of financial sovereignty remains unfulfilled. Millions hold digital wealth they can’t easily use without seamless payment systems and practical off-ramps.

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.

Nikola Plecas joins TON Foundation to lead its global payments strategy as the network scales for Telegram’s massive user base.

Crypto travelers tend to have higher spending per transaction, greater loyalty and more frequent bookings.

Bitget Wallet’s latest report found that 37% see security concerns as the biggest obstacle to crypto payment adoption.

The adoption of crypto payments could be due to the growing acceptance of digital assets in the region, with governments lending a helping hand.

The minimum barrier to entry for tokenized Uranium is now just $10, down from the previous minimum of $4.2 million for over-the-counter uranium trades.

Consumer-facing blockchain applications with intuitive user experiences could bring more mainstream cryptocurrency users.

Bitcoin journalist Joe Hall tests Lugano, Switzerland, to see if it truly merits the title of the world’s most crypto-friendly town.

Lightspark will also integrate the Universal Money Address standard for Nubank, which gives an email-like address for users to send and receive money.

Cryptocurrency-based mobile payments must be as functional as Apple Pay and Google Pay to challenge conventional payment services, according to Helio CEO Stijn Paumen.