Stripe payment platform launches support for crypto and NFTs
Stripe crypto services go live, as businesses can now use the platform as a payment method for crypto and NFT transactions. Stripe’s co-founder John Collison announced the news on Twitter on Thursday, detailing the various ways the business aims to help Web3 companies through its crypto APIs—the interfaces that companies use to connect to Stripe’s […]
Colorado State now accepts Cryptocurrencies for Tax Payments
Colorado has officially become the first state in the United States to accept cryptocurrencies for payment of taxes. According to media sources, Colorado has become the first state in the United States to accept bitcoin payments for taxes. Governor Jared Polis praised the initiative, calling it “the next logical step on the path to digital […]
Colorado State to accept tax payments in crypto by summer – Governor
The governor of Colorado, Jared Polis, has stated that people would be able to pay taxes in cryptocurrencies as early as summer 2022. Taxes were the first step while things like driver’s licenses and hunting license payments in crypto might follow suit soon. Polis stated in a Tuesday CNBC interview that cryptocurrency owners in Colorado […]
Fireblocks crypto firm buys First Digital payment platform in a $100M deal
As part of a larger push to expand its payment capabilities for the cryptocurrency sector, Fireblocks has completed the acquisition of First Digital, a stablecoin and digital asset payment platform in a $100M deal. The acquisition provides Fireblocks with more resources to help payment service providers buy cryptocurrencies and accept payments in digital assets, possibly […]
Japanese messaging app LINE set to accept payment in its native token LINK (LN)
Beginning in March, users of the Japanese messaging platform LINE will be able to pay with the app’s native token at select online businesses. The corporation is also considering future payment options including BTC and ETH. The LINE Corporation said on Tuesday that beginning March 16, users will be able to pay using native LINK […]